University School's physical education and athletic programs are important components of the overall school curriculum. These programs support the school's philosophy of participation, growth and achievement. We speak openly about and encourage the values of self-discipline, respect for others, integrity, responsibility and sportsmanship. Click here to view the University School Athletic Code of Conduct (pdf).

At the Shaker Campus, the program focuses on developing the individual as a whole. We are especially concerned with developing skills that can be used for a lifetime of activities. There are “A” and “B” teams in several sports in order to accommodate every boy’s desire to play, and provide him with healthy competition congruent with his ability.

At the Hunting Valley Campus, the programs reflect the equal importance of physical education and competitive interscholastic sports. In physical education, we strive to teach students the significance of their physical well being and to help them realize their capacities and limitations. The interscholastic program includes varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen teams to accommodate every boy’s desire to play, and to provide him with healthy competition that is congruent with his ability.