The objectives of the Physical Education Program are to:

• instill in students the skills and confidence necessary to live a physically active and healthy lifestyle;
• help each student discover and develop his/her individual athletic talents;
• teach students sportsmanship and teamwork;
• provide students with the opportunity to experience healthy competition. 

Students are taught to become competent participants in a variety of sports, as well as build strength, balance, coordination, agility and endurance.  In addition, through active team participation and cooperation, students learn interpersonal skills and sportsmanship.

The physical education curriculum offers a wide range of activities and experiences, geared to specific ages and skill levels.  Activities are presented to students in a sequential manner, arranged in a meaningful progression from simple to complex.  Sports taught include soccer, field hockey, European handball, basketball, squash, gymnastics, yoga, swimming, lacrosse, baseball, softball, and track and field.

The physical education staff fosters a comfortable and supportive learning environment, reinforcing the positive efforts of each student.  The two-full time members of the staff are assisted by teacher-coaches and local experts in certain sports, such as squash. 

Interscholastic competition is introduced in Grade 7.  Stanwich School participates in the Fairchester Athletic League; Stanwich teams compete against other independent schools in Westchester County (New York) and Fairfield County (Connecticut).  All Stanwich School teams maintain a strict "no-cut" policy; every player participates. 

An annual School-wide "Blue and White Field Day" is held each June to celebrate the collective athletic achievements of all students.