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The Core Curriculum - Physical Education

What is required?

Basketball in Dodge Two courses and a swim test.

When?

Recommended in first year.

Can I test out?

No.

Special Notes:

Students unable to complete the swim requirement due to physical restrictions should obtain a waiver from Health Services at Columbia before contacting the Physical Education Department. Students must take their first PE class at Columbia. The second course may be taken at either Barnard or Columbia.

Columbia’s Core includes a Physical Education component to emphasize the importance of intellectual and physical balance. The department offers a variety of activities in the areas of aquatics, fitness, martial arts, individual and dual “lifetime” sports, dance, team sports, and outdoor education.

Students who are participating on an intercollegiate team and wish to receive physical education credit should register for the appropriate team section of Physical Education C1005—Intercollegiate athletics .

Physical Education Office
336 Dodge Fitness Center
212-854-3439