Athletics – Statement of Purpose
It is the goal of the athletics program at Christ Presbyterian Academy to teach our students fundamentals of physical development that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Each student is instructed to take proper care of his/her body, the temple of the Holy Spirit, to exhort one another in times of trial, to complete tasks which are begun, and to cooperate with team members.

We, at CPA, must never allow the athletics program to become The Program. Athletics is offered so that each student can learn to face tough circumstances with determination and to continue on, even if victory seems impossible. We desire for our athletes to learn to persevere, to lose with grace, and to win with humility.

Finally, the athletics program at Christ Presbyterian Academy will be one that teaches self-sacrifice, self-discipline, and personal commitment to attain the goal of excellence. The primary goal is to develop characteristics in students that will enable them to overcome challenges they will face throughout their lives. At the high school level, CPA is a member school of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA); at the middle school level, CPA is a member of the Harpeth Valley Athletic Conference (HVAC).

Role of Athletics
The role of athletics at Christ Presbyterian Academy is multifaceted, offering a variety of opportunities for the student in the different grade levels of the school.

First, as a general athletics program incorporating the entire student body, the athletic program is designed to teach fundamental physical development to the students in a manner which will assist students in daily activities throughout their lives. Through this all-encompassing program, the primary intent of the physical education program is to teach each student
to maintain proper care of his/her physical body through a series of activities and exercise programs. Every student is provided with an opportunity to be involved in specific physical activities on a daily basis, which will contribute to his/her physical well
being and development.

Secondly, the athletic program at CPA participates in organize eague events at both the middle school and high school levels. This aspect of the athletics program is designed to provide an opportunity for those individuals with appropriate talent levels to compete in an organized team sport. Through this process, athletic participation provides an avenue of teaching whereby an individual learns the value of personal sacrifice, discipline, and
commitment to personal and team goals. Through participation in a highly competitive environment, the lessons of winning with humility, losing with grace, and persevering to achieve a goal will be imparted.

In addition, the goal of athletics at CPA is not to become the driving force behind the school’s identity. However, it is recognized that athletics can play an important role, if properly handled, in the overall development of school spirit as well as the development of the athletic skills of individual participants. The athletic program will promote standards consistent with the philosophy of the school, acting as a supplement to the overall emphasis placed upon spiritual and academic development during daily school activities for those individuals who participate in athletics.