Physical Education

Physical Education Requirements

Students must complete two PHED experiences during their time at Hartwick. While these experiences will be primarily tied to PHED courses, some other courses may also be assigned a PHED designator. Non-course/Co-curricular experiences will be reviewed by the mentorship teams. Our inclusive PHED courses are flexible and adaptable, encouraging individual growth in the physical and mental wellness of each of our students. Student-athletes may count their full, completed athletic season towards this requirement, potentially earning both PHED credits through a seasonal sport (if matriculation in FA20 or after). The PHED experiences do not count towards the total 120 credit pathway of each Hartwick student.

For students who matriculated prior to FA20, one (1) physical education credit is awarded for participation on a varsity sport team. The second credit must be taken from the list of PHED courses in the class schedule. A scholar-athlete may not receive one credit for participation in Equestrian and also Horsemanship, Swim team and Swim Lessons, Tennis team and Tennis class, etc.

These combinations CANNOT together satisfy the requirement:

PHED 147	Beginning Tennis	1
	And
PHED 423	Tennis	1
PHED 160	Horsemanship	1
	And
PHED 425	Equestrian Team	1
PHED 110	Swimming	1
	And
PHED 422	Swimming and Diving	1
PHED 312	Water Safety Instructor	2
	And
PHED 315	Lifeguard Training	2

One Theatre Arts class from the following may count toward the skill-course requirement:

THEA 110	Movement & Dance for Theatre	1
THEA 111	Modern Dance I	1
THEA 112	Ballet I	1
THEA 116	Dance Rehearsal & Performance	3
THEA 212	Ballet II	1
THEA 312	Ballet III	1