UPDATED, NOVEMBER 15, 2012
Q: Does Brandeis have a physical education
requirement?
A: Yes. Brandeis has a physical education undergraduate
degree requirement consisting of two semester-long, noncredit
activity courses.
Q: How does one satisfy the requirement?
A: The physical education requirement is satisfied in one of three
ways.
Q: Which classes are being offered?
A: Approximately 35 courses are offered each semester in a variety
of activities. This link will open a window to the Office of the
Registrar that includes all of this semester's (Fall 2012)
offerings.
Q: How does participation in varsity athletics satisfy
the physical education requirement?
A: Completion of one full season of participation on a varsity
athletics team, as certified by the Department of Athletics and
Physical Education, is equal to the completion of one semester-long
noncredit physical education course. A student may satisfy the
physical education requirement through the completion of two full
seasons of participation on a varsity athletics team.
Q: What is the Fitness Test?
A: The Fitness Test is offered four times during a student's first
two years at Brandeis. It is a voluntary test that gives students
the opportunity to test out of all or part of the physical
education requirement. It includes a beep
test to measure endurance, a sit-and-reach
test to measure flexibility, a sit-up
test and a plank test (similar to push-ups) to test core
strength.
Q: When can I take the Fitness Test?
A: The Fitness Test is offered at the beginning of each semester
and is available to first-year students and sophomores only. The
next Fitness Test is scheduled in the Gosman Sports Center on:
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 15
Time: 12:30 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Gosman Gym
Students in their first 4 semesters at
Brandeis only.
Please allow 30 minutes for the test.
Sneakers and comfortable clothing are required.