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A vocal advocate and leader for athletics at Connecticut College, Patricia Robinson '47 was a three-sport standout, serving as basketball and softball captain while also playing field hockey. She was a representative on the college’s Athletic Association, holding offices of vice president and president. Robinson also helped lead a successful student movement to resurrect the college’s athletic program after it was discontinued during World War II. She received the C Award in recognition of her contributions to the college’s physical education program.
 
After graduating, Robinson continued to be an active voice for athletics and serve in various leadership roles. She taught physical education at Bates College from 1947-50. In 1952, she earned her master’s degree in education at the University of Michigan, where she was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Robinson then taught and coached at the University of Connecticut, where she was a member of the Physical Education Department for more than two decades.
 
After coaching field hockey, basketball and softball from 1953-65, she was head of women’s physical education for five years. She received the silver arrow pin from the university in recognition of her service and commitment to the physical education department.
 
Robinson has been a rated official in a variety of sports. She received local and national ratings in basketball and was named an honorary official in 1957. Robinson also held a local rating as a field hockey official and a national rating in volleyball officiating. She has run numerous clinics and classes to train other officials. 
 
In 2005, Robinson was inducted into the New Agenda Northeast Women’s Hall of Fame, an organization that recognizes those individuals who have advanced the role of girls and women in sport. Since retiring, she has continued her involvement in fitness activities.
 
A volunteer Red Cross swimming instructor for more than 50 years, she is a fitness and aerobics instructor and especially enjoys leading classes for older women.