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Physical Education

The Colgate curriculum includes a physical education component that must be completed prior to graduation.
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PE Course Offerings

We offer PE options ranging from aerobics, to trap shooting, to yoga. There is something for everyone, and plenty of new opportunities for you to try!

COURSE OFFERINGS

Outdoor Education

Participation in the Outdoor Education Program and its various classes and activities may qualify for PE credit.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Requirements

  • Graduation requirement: All students must pass 2 units of PE credit to graduate.

  • All students must complete two units of Physical Education as a graduation requirement. Pre-registration for all PHED courses is limited to freshman and sophomores.

  • Juniors and seniors who have not completed their PHED requirement may register with the class instructor at the first class of the term.

  • Any student wishing to take a class should attend the first session. Attendance — a minimum of 9 hours — is required for credit.

  • Students may take the same PE class more than once for credit.

  • Students with questions concerning this policy should contact the Physical Education Office at 315-228-7613.

  • Drop/add for PE class happens automatically at the end of the semester based on class attendance.

  • Grades and credit appear on your transcript with an "O." This stands for "OTHER" — it is not a zero! If it is not listed, then you do not have a credit.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION HANDBOOK