Physical Education and Recess

Harlem Academy takes a holistic approach to wellness, including physical education classes, daily recess, and healthy meals. We build lasting habits for wellness through meaningful practice across multiple grades and disciplines – just as we do with academic skills. These goals are supported through our advisory program, school counselors, and teaching team.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Our structured physical education program provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Held three times per week for primary and elementary students, this curriculum specializes in providing individuals with the tools necessary to grow their minds and bodies to overcome perceived limitations.
For middle school students, physical education is woven into the electives program each trimester, including an opportunity to join interscholastic track and field and cross-country teams, and to participate in a general fitness elective in the winter. 

RECESS

During recess, students can play soccer, basketball, or four square; make up creative games; or relax with friends. During this time, our goal is to guide students in developing collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving skills by offering them independence alongside thoughtful supervision. Primary students have seven recess periods a week, while elementary and middle school students have daily recess periods. 

Analise '23

The motivational skills I’m learning from sports will always stick with me and help me with everything from homework to writing essays.
Harlem Academy
655 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY, 10030

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Harlem Academy is an independent school (grades K-8) that drives equity of opportunity for promising students, guiding them to thrive at the highest academic levels and one day make a mark on the world.