COURSE LISTINGS
You are invited to peruse the Phys. Ed. Department offerings, however, we would like to know that you first read the P.E. Dept Policy Statement. At the end of this page, you will be asked to simply enter your name. This will give you detailed access to the course listings.  Course times and fees in this web site take precedence over those listed in other areas.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION COURSES
Cornell Outdoor Education is part of the Physical Education Department and offers both credit and non-credit courses in a variety of outdoor related activities. Courses may be added any time before the class starts, with no late enrollment fee .Cornell Outdoor Education courses include hiking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, caving, teambuilding, wilderness first aid, and fall/spring break trips. Cornell Outdoor Education maintains its own drop deadlines and other policies. For complete details please visit: CORNELL OUTDOOR EDUCATION.  

PHYS ED REQUIREMENT
All Cornell undergraduates are normally required to take two credits (two courses) of Physical Education, one credit each semester of the first year on campus. Students may take more than one PE class per semester, but may only take one for credit.  Registered participants in Cornell Athletics may receive PE credit (sign up during the registration). There are some exceptions for transfer students.

SWIM TEST REQUIREMENT
All Cornell undergraduates are normally required to pass a swim test.  There are some exceptions for transfer students. Regular Swim Tests will be offered on Friday, 8/22/08, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, 8/25/08 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Students should bring a bathing suit and their student I.D. card.

Make up Swim Tests will be offered on the following days and times: Fridays, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Teagle pool. .Men's tests will be given in Teagle Hall. Women's tests will be given in Helen Newman Hall.

There will be a $30.00 charge for tests administered on these dates. If you need more information please contact Fred DeBruyn at 255-2729.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE TRANSACTED AFTER THE COURSE CHANGE DEADLINE: FRIDAY, September 12, 2008

1. LATE ENROLLMENT FEE: A $30.00 late enrollment fee will be charged to credit students who enroll in Physical Education after WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
 This does not apply to non-credit students.

2. ALL NON-CREDIT STUDENTS will be limited to 5 absences only. Proportional adjustments will be made for courses that meet less than 24 times or more than 45 minutes a session (instructor's prerogative). Failure to adhere to this absence policy will result in a one time $20.00 penalty fee which will be bursar billed.

3. THE FALL COURSE CHANGE PERIOD of additions and/or deletions for Physical Education ends at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2008. All post deadline drops may be assessed a $20.00 drop fee. Please see specific course information as numerous earlier deadlines exist.

4. ADD-DROP LIMIT: Each student will be allowed only one course transaction (one drop and one addition). After that, a $20.00 fee will be charged for each additional change.

5. CHANGES: CREDIT STUDENTS are normally not permitted to transact changes after FRIDAY, September 12, 2008. However, changes may be transacted for legitimate documentable problems and conflicts. A $20.00 fee may be assessed.

ALL POST REGISTRATION COURSE CHANGE ACTIVITY MUST BE TRANSACTED IN PERSON WITH THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION STAFF ONLY. THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OFFICE IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF Teagle Hall. COURSE CHANGE ACTIVITY FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAY NOT BE TRANSACTED BY TELEPHONE, STANDARD OPTICAL MARK FORMS, ON-LINE OR IN THE OFFICE OF A COLLEGE REGISTRAR.

6. NON-ATTENDENCE: If you are enrolled in a course and have numerous absences or fail to attend, all regular course fees and/or penalty fees will be charged. If you are enrolled for credit, a failing grade will be recorded. NON-ATTENDENCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DROP OR EXCLUSION FROM COURSE FEES AND PENALTIES.

7. SWIM TEST FEE: A $30.00 penalty fee will be assessed for all swim tests conducted that do not correspond with the Physical Education Department's identified swim test dates and times, specifically during Fall and Spring semester orientations.

8. TRANSCRIPT: Physical Education courses taken for credit will be graded pass/fail with the results recorded on the transcript. Non-credit students will not receive a grade on their transcripts.

9. COURSE DROP DEADLINE: The last day to drop Physical Education courses for the FALL 2008 semester is: Friday, September 12, 3:30PM.

10. REFUNDS: No refunds will be transacted after the course drop deadline of Friday, September 12, 3:30PM.

11. COURSE LIMIT PER TERM: Students receive credit for ONLY ONE course per term. If a student enrolls in more than one course per term, credit will be given only for the first course the student has enrolled in, as recorded in the Physical Education Office.

START OF CLASSES: DAYS-TIMES although there are many exceptions, most classes begin: Monday/Wednesday classes will begin September 8 Tuesday/Thursday classes will begin September 9 Please see the course schedule for details.