Along with core academics, strong emphasis is put on Physical Education and competitive sports. Children with growing bodies need to move and work those bodies! Stretching the limbs, getting air in the lungs and gaining competence and skill in physical activities is vital to a well-rounded education and healthy, happy children. 

Mary’s Schoolhouse and Shuttleworth Academy have a Physical Education program that gets children moving and working out to the fullest of their potential. This regularly includes volleyball, basketball and running. At the start of each PE session, children are put through a full work-out of calisthenics which includes sit ups, jumping jacks, push ups and crunches to warm up, followed by a sports activity. PE is typically 3 days per week. 

Each spring, the school holds “Sports Day” in a local park, where they compete in soccer, football and running races.

Summer session includes swimming lessons 2 days per week at the pool at LA City College where they gain valuable skills in swimming.

All students wear uniforms for their PE classes that consist of Mary’s Schoolhouse and Shuttleworth Academy t-shirts and black shorts or pants and shoes appropriate for exercise.