The physical education program at Randolph-Macon Academy provides an opportunity for students to develop efficient and effective motor skills and to embark on a continuing program of physical fitness. By engaging in team sports, students develop confidence and emotional control, and learn the rules of good sportsmanship.

In addition to the classes listed below, physical education credits are awarded for participation in interscholastic and intramural sports.  One-half credit is awarded for every season of participation.  These sports activities are conducted after the classroom instruction ends for the day.

Personal Fitness

This is a physical education class consisting of game play, circuit training with progressive guidance in technique safety, and personal goal achievement.  This class is designed for student athletes and is conducted during the school day. 

Competitive Sports

Sports typically offered are Lacrosse, Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Soccer, Football, Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Girls’ Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Boys’ Tennis, Girls’ Tennis, Swimming, Wrestling, Golf, Baseball, and Softball.

Rotational Activities

During after-school intramural activities, those students not engaged in other sports activities may participate in an organized series of rotational activities that can include swimming, hiking, basketball, soccer or other designated and supervised physical activities. 

Drill Team

Armed and unarmed drill teams prepare, rehearse and perform precision routines and represent the school in local, state and national military drill competitions. This class is conducted during the school day.  The drill team is part of the Academy’s parade unit and participates in parades away from campus on major holidays, at major events and prior to Christmas. The Academy awards a Physical Education toward graduation requirements or an elective credit for this course; however, participation in this course does not apply toward the Air Force Junior ROTC Certificate of Completion. Travel with the drill team is a class requirement.

Color Guard

The Color Guard is made up of ceremonial, parade and competition units, which carry the national, state, and school colors. The Color Guard members rehearse and perform precision competition routines and represent the school in military drill competitions, in parades, and in public ceremonies. The Academy awards an elective credit or a physical education credit toward graduation for this course if the student completes a school year in this program. However, participation in this program does not apply toward the Air Force JROTC Certificate of Proficiency. Travel with the Color Guard is a class requirement.