PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Policy Statement - FALL 2009

Course times and fees in this web site take precedence
over those listed in other areas by the University, such as Peoplesoft, etc.

DROP/ADD DEADLINES - FALL 2009 COURSES
Friday, September 4th - Sailing, Tennis, Golf and Waterskiing.
Equitation - See Equitation page for drop/add deadline information.
Cornell Outdoor Education - See COE page for COE deadlines.
Friday, September 11th - all other PE Courses.
Enrollees are responsible for any course fees if the course
is not dropped by the listed deadline for each course.

COURSE LISTINGS
You are invited to peruse the Physical Education Department Course Offerings for both Spring and Summer Sessions, however, we would like to know that you first read the Physical Education 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

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 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. For a complete description of the Physical Education Requirements and exceptions, please see Physical Education Requirements
SWIM TEST REQUIREMENT
The University Faculty Committee on Physical Education has established a basic swimming competency requirement for all entering freshman undergraduates. The test is normally taken as part of their fall orientation process. The test consists of entering the deep end of the pool with a feet-first jump and making a continuous seventy-five-yard swim using front, back, and optional strokes. Any student who cannot pass the swim test is required to include swimming in his or her program of physical education before choosing electives.

If a student does not pass the swim test in his/her first Beginning Swimming PE class, then the student must take a second Beginning Swimming PE class. Successfully passing the two Beginning Swimming classes based on attendance requirements will fulfill the University's swim test requirement.

Students unable to meet the swim requirement for medical, psychological, religious or other reasons acceptable to the University Faculty Committee on Physical Education will be required to take either the Certified First Responder or Wellness and Fitness Physical Education class as an alternative to the swimming requirement. A meeting with the Director of Physical Education, documentation of the condition and a waiver request are required for the University to consider an alternative to or adaptation of the swim test. There are also some exceptions for transfer students.
Regular Swim Tests will be offered on Friday, 8/21/09, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday, 8/26/09 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students should bring a bathing suit and their student I.D. card.Men's tests will be given in Teagle Hall. Women's tests will be given in Helen Newman Hall.

Make up Swim Tests will be offered on the following days and times: Fridays, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Teagle Hall Pool. No appointment is necessary. Students must bring their Cornell University ID to the test. There will be a $30.00 charge for make-up swim tests. If you need more information please contact Fred DeBruyn at 255-2629.

1. LATE ENROLLMENT FEE: A $30.00 late enrollment fee will be charged to students who enroll in Physical Education after FRIDAY, September 11, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.  

2. ABSENCES: Students attending courses that meet for 45 minute sessions, 24 times in a semester will be limited to 4 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).

3. THE FALL COURSE CHANGE PERIOD of additions and/or deletions for Physical Education ends at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2009. All post deadline drops may be assessed a $30.00 drop fee. Please see specific course information as numerous earlier deadlines exist.

4. CHANGES: Students are normally not permitted to transact changes after FRIDAY, September 11, 2009. However, changes may be transacted for legitimate documentable problems and conflicts. A $30.00 fee may be assessed.

AFTER SEPT. 11 2009, ALL POST REGISTRATION COURSE CHANGE ACTIVITY
MUST BE TRANSACTED IN PERSON WITH THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION STAFF ONLY,
NOT BY TELEPHONE, ON-LINE, NOR IN THE OFFICE OF THE COLLEGE REGISTRAR.

THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION OFFICE IS LOCATED
IN TEAGLE HALL, ON THE FIRST FLOOR

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. TRANSCRIPT: Physical Education courses will be graded pass/fail with the results recorded on the transcript.

8. REFUNDS: No refunds will be transacted after the course drop deadline Friday, September 11, 3:30PM.

9. 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.

A more complete description of Physical Education Requirements, and exceptions can be found at:
Physical Education Requirements
For class start dates, times, and locations,
please see the
Physical Education Course Schedules