The physical education program at Hamlin is designed to provide students with a wide variety of carefully sequenced learning experiences commensurate with their developmental readiness. Activities are programmed to nurture the development of the student’s strength, agility, reaction time, endurance, speed, and athletic skills. The program aims to develop a positive self-concept in students and to create an awareness of the importance of ethical standards in competitive endeavors. Students are responsible for learning the rules of competitive play and for observing them. The physical education department places a strong emphasis on the Hamlin Creed (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Positive, Be Caring, Be Honest). The development of individual skills and the importance of group cooperation are emphasized equally. It is intended that students will increase their fitness, develop an interest in maintaining fitness, and develop a lifelong interest in physical activity.

The physical education and athletic program at Hamlin strives to teach the girls how they can be healthy and fit into their adult lives. We teach this through the variety of games and sports activities offered to the students from Kindergarten to eight grades. The games and activities in the physical education curriculum (skill building, lead-up games, volleyball, basketball, badminton, softball, soccer, fitness activities, yoga, and dance) help develop cooperation and inspire healthy competition and sportsmanship through daily participation.

In grades K-4, the weekly physical education program consists of movement exploration, skill practice, group games and an introduction to team sports. In grades 5-8, the weekly physical education program consists of warm-up, skill practice and lead-up games for various sports. The emphasis is on skill development, cooperation, and teamwork. Students learn the importance of healthy living through the physical fitness components: muscular endurance, flexibility, cardio endurance and muscular strength.