Physical Education

Physical Education Courses

• PE DAV101 - Physical Education
• PE 203 - Walking/Jogging for Fitness
• PE 204 - Backpacking
• PE 205 - Badminton
• PE 208 - CPR - Adult
• PE 213 - Croquet
• PE 217 - Dance - Modern
• PE 219 - Dance - Jazz
• PE 220 - Fencing
• PE 223 - Fitness for Life
• PE 224 - Beginning Modern Dance
• PE 225 - Cardiovascular Fitness
• PE 226 - Golf
• PE 230 - Karate
• PE 234 - Racquetball
• PE 236 - Rock Climbing
• PE 237 - Self Defense/R.A.D.
• PE 241 - Squash
• PE 242 - Tennis
• PE 245 - Wilderness Leadership Skills
• PE 253 - Yoga
• PE 255 - Belly Dancing
• PE 261 - Pilates
• PE 265 - Nutrition
• PE 301 - Canoeing
• PE 304 - Kayaking
• PE 305 - Lifeguard Training
• PE 307 - Sailing
• PE 311 - Swimming 1
• PE 312 - Swimming 2
• PE 316 - Water Skiing
• PE 318 - Water Safety Instructor
• PE 321 - Fitness Swimming

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**). Students are encouraged to complete their PE requirement by the end of their sophmore 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.