The intercollegiate program offers the most advanced level of competition. The program is divided into a Varsity and Club level. On the Varsity level, Marist is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and subscribes to the Division I-AA philosophy. Students interested in team sports at a less advanced level may turn to an extensive intramural program. In its physical education and recreation program, a wide range of courses is offered in individual sports including aerobics, golf, karate, exercise, racquetball, sailing, dance, yoga and coaching certification.
Classes are small and instruction geared to beginning and intermediate levels of ability.
Team schedules are available throughout the year to all students. Student support and participation in these activities are a vital part of life at Marist. Current Marist students are not charged admission to regularly scheduled athletic events and attendance is encouraged. Throughout all levels of the physical education and athletics programs, the College emphasizes the physical, social and recreational benefits to be gained through active participation. With these educational values in mind, the College fosters a program that encourages as broad a student participation as possible in the physical education programs as well as in the intercollegiate, intramural and club sports offered.