Students learn how to calculate Target Heart Rate Zones, understand the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, and perform basic body composition assessments. It’s biology class, but you get to move.
Freshmen — Physical Education is an introductory PE program aimed at first-year students that combines basic fitness, motor skills, team sports, and health education. It emphasizes developing lifelong activity habits, physical literacy, and social skills through cooperative and competitive activities. Freshmen- Physical Education
Deep Insight: This waiver policy is a mistake. The varsity athlete needs PE most—to learn recreational identity. The ROTC cadet needs PE to prevent overuse injuries. The medically excused student needs adapted PE more than anyone. Waivers treat PE as a chore, not a resource. Deep Insight: This waiver policy is a mistake