An intramural program is a sports program that is organized within a particular institution, usually an educational institution, for the purpose of fun, exercise, and recreation. Intramural programs are designed to provide students with a variety of interesting, diverse, and challenging activities to accommodate differing levels of need, skill, readiness, and interests. Intramural programs are different from intercollegiate sports, which are competitions between different institutions.

Intramural programs can be found in middle schools, high schools, and universities. They are usually an extension of the physical education instructional program and provide opportunities for students to enjoy participation and personal success, strive for personal bests, make commitments, set goals, and follow through with responsibilities. Intramural programs are conducted before and/or after school among students in the same school and are treated equally in terms of resources, facilities, selection of staff, and allocation of supplies and equipment.

The primary reason for participation in intramural programs is enjoyment of the activities rather than pressure to compete and win, as in athletic competition. Intramural programs provide a safe environment for students to participate in sports and games under the direction of knowledgeable, caring, and trained personnel. Intramural programs are a great way for students to experience a variety of physical activities and games that will contribute to an active and healthy lifestyle without the competitiveness that comes with traditional team sports.