Physical Education

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Athletic Director: Murphy

Physical Education Courses

PE 4** - Team Sports Credit Credits: Non-credit
PE 101 - Physical Education Credits: Non-credit
PE 201 - Aerobics Credits: Non-credit
PE 202 - Archery Credits: Non-credit
PE 204 - Backpacking Credits: Non-credit
PE 205 - Badminton Credits: Non-credit
PE 208 - CPR—Adult Credits: Non-credit
PE 209 - CPR—Child & Infant Credits: Non-credit
PE 210 - CPR—Community Credits: Non-credit
PE 211 - CPR—Instructor Credits: Non-credit
PE 212 - CPR—Professional Credits: Non-credit
PE 213 - Croquet Credits: Non-credit
PE 217 - Dance—Jazz Credits: Non-credit
PE 218 - Dance—Modern Credits: Non-credit
PE 219 - Dance—Tap Credits: Non-credit
PE 220 - Fencing Credits: Non-credit
PE 222 - First Aid—Community Credits: Non-credit
PE 226 - Golf Credits: Non-credit
PE 229 - Juggling Credits: Non-credit
PE 230 - Karate Credits: Non-credit
PE 234 - Racquetball Credits: Non-credit
PE 236 - Rock Climbing Credits: Non-credit
PE 237 - Self Defense Credits: Non-credit
PE 241 - Squash Credits: Non-credit
PE 242 - Tennis Credits: Non-credit
PE 245 - Wilderness Leadership Credits: Non-credit
PE 248 - Cardio Kick-Boxing Credits: Non-credit
PE 253 - Yoga Credits: Non-credit
PE 255 - Belly Dancing Credits: Non-credit
PE 261 - Pilates Credits: 1
PE 265 - Nutrition Credits: 3
PE 301 - Canoeing Credits: Non-credit
PE 302 - Crew Credits: Non-credit
PE 304 - Kayaking Credits: Non-credit
PE 305 - Lifeguard Training Credits: Non-credit
PE 306 - Lifeguard Instructor Credits: Non-credit
PE 307 - Sailing Credits: Non-credit
PE 308 - Scuba Diving I Credits: Non-credit
PE 311 - Swim Level 1 – 3 Credits: Non-credit
PE 312 - Swim Level 4 – 6 Credits: Non-credit
PE 313 - Swim Level 6 – 7 Credits: Non-credit
PE 315 - Water Polo Credits: Non-credit
PE 316 - Water Skiing Credits: Non-credit
PE 318 - Water Safety Instructor Credits: Non-credit
PE 319 - Boat Smart Credits: Non-credit
PE 321 - Fitness Swimming Credits: Non-credit

Graduation Requirement

The college maintains a physical education requirement for graduation; however, the program carries no academic credit. A total of four courses is required: PE 101 (required of all students, including transfers, during their first semester at Davidson); one lifetime credit (PE 2**); one water credit (PE 3**); and one team credit (PE 4**). The requirement must be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Students receive credit for a team sport by participating on a varsity or junior varsity athletic team or by participating in 75 percent of games in a club or intramural sport. Lifetime credit will be given to students who participate in one of the lifetime physical education classes. A swim evaluation is administered during orientation to determine swimming ability and to offer guidance in course selection. Students who do not successfully complete a swim evaluation must register for an appropriate swimming class.