At Emanuel School, athletics play a significant role in the day-to-day operations of the school. Understanding that participation in sports and other activities may give chances for enhancing one's health and fitness, enhancing one's well being, and developing one's character is at the core of their service offering. They think that every student should have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities, both as a member of a team and on an individual basis, in order to foster a love of physical exercise and competition.