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Required Physical Education
The program consists of two activities courses, each ten weeks in length and scheduled for two periods per week. Students are required to successfully complete this program in order to graduate. They are strongly urged to complete the requirement during their first year in residence. All students are encouraged to participate in this program beyond the two-activity requirement on an elective basis.

Physical education activity courses include: Alpine Skiing, Badminton/Pickleball, Ballet, Ballroom Dance, Bowling, Conditioning (Beginning and Advanced), Cross-Country Skiing, 5k Race Running, Golf, Hip Hop Dance, Ice Skating, Indoor Climbing, Individual Fitness Program, Karate, Kickboxing, Latin Dance, Modern Dance (Beginning and Advanced), Pilates, Racquetball, Self-Defense for Women, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Squash, Strength Training, Swimming, Telemark Skiing, Tennis, Wallyball, and Yoga.
Theory and Study

The courses cited below are designed for students planning careers in education and for those wishing to study the role of physical recreative activities in modern society. Students considering professional careers in physical education, coaching, recreation, and related areas should confer early in their college careers with the chair of the department.

 

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