Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy

Physical Education

Indoor Cycling
Physical Education

This course is designed to increase muscle strength and improve cardiovascular endurance using state-of-the-art bikes. Students will experience rolling hills, sprints and other drills to give them a great interval...

Outdoor Fitness
Physical Education

Outdoor fitness offers noncompetitive cross-country skiing and snowshoeing as often as possible through the Academy woods, around the fields and on the river. Non-skiing days are spent hiking, mountain biking or doing other outdoor activities. Skis are...

PE Hockey
Physical Education

Club hockey enrolls players (both boys and girls) from beginner levels onward. It is, however, helpful to have basic skating skill. Each player is assigned to a team that practices and plays a regular schedule in this no-checking, intramural league. Players...

Boys JV Hockey
Physical Education

The boys varsity ice hockey program offers experienced players a competitive schedule against other independent schools. The JV team also plays a competitive schedule against other independent...

PE Mountain Biking
Physical Education

Mountain biking is conducted in our outdoor classroom. Students will cover topics on riding technique, equipment, maintenance and safety. Riders will explore the trails of Fort Rock, Stratham Hill Park and Bear Brook State Park. Mountain bikes provided by the...

Boys V/JV Squash
Physical Education

Squash is a sport that emphasizes racquet control, speed and strategy. Varsity squash players typically begin squash at the Academy and spend a year on the JV learning the game. There are regular challenge matches that allow players to move up the ladder, and...

Vinyasa Yoga
Physical Education

Yoga at Exeter is taught in several ways, and choosing one is a matter of preference. Yoga is an individual practice and all students are welcome regardless of previous experience. In both types of yoga, joints, muscles and internal organs benefit from...

Boys Varsity Swimming
Physical Education

The boys varsity and JV teams have eight to 10 dual meets each during the winter. The varsity ends its season with the New England Prep Championships. Stroke-technique work and weight training are emphasized. Divers with or without competitive experience are...

PE Running
Physical Education

The club running program is designed for students who want to run for fitness. Beginning runners will receive thorough introduction to distance running. Experienced runners will further develop their speed and stamina. Daily runs of 2 to 5 miles will compose...

Boys V/JV Diving
Physical Education

The boys varsity and JV teams have eight to 10 dual meets each during the winter. The varsity ends its season with the New England Prep Championships. Stroke-technique work and weight training are emphasized. Divers with or without competitive experience are...