Programs

Physical Education Classes

Registration for physical education classes is the same as for academic courses. Physical education classes are listed in the class schedule under Physical Development Program (PDP). Participants can earn ½, 1, or 2 credits. For course offerings, see Courses.

FitRec Membership

Membership provides BU students, faculty, staff, and alumni access to world-class recreation facilities in a convenient location on campus. Full-time enrolled BU undergraduate and graduate students have full access to the facility. Depending on affiliation, faculty, staff, alumni, and part-time students are able to purchase memberships at highly competitive rates.

Adult Recreation Classes

FitRec Adult Recreation Classes offer a variety of noncredit classes to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. The program is also open to the general public. We offer classes in aquatics, camping, court sports, dance, emergency medical response, fitness, golf, hiking, ice skating, paddling, Pilates, rock climbing, sailing, and yoga. Course lengths range from one to 12 weeks. Online registration and information are available on our website.

Family Programs

Family Recreation classes are offered in dance, gymnastics, ice skating, rock climbing, squash, swimming and diving, tennis, tumbling, and other activities at various times during the year. During the summer, Camp Terrier provides day camps for children ages 5 through 15. Detailed class and registration information is available from our website.

Club Sports

Club sports are initiated and administered by students with the guidance of the Physical Education, Recreation & Dance staff. Some club sport teams practice several times a week and engage in intercollegiate competition. Others provide instruction and/or workouts. Visit our website for a list of current active club sports open to full-time students at BU.

Minor in Dance

The minor consists of 20 credits in dance theory, studio, and performance classes. Required dance theory classes are Dance History, Dance Aesthetics, and Dance Composition. Students must also take four semesters of Performance and Repertory. The remaining credits are electives and technique classes, with a minimum of one semester in at least four of the following areas: ballet, modern, jazz, tap, or movement improvisation. This minor is available to all undergraduate students.

Intramural Sports

Intramural sports provide team competition for groups of students, faculty, and staff. Teams are scheduled into leagues with a four- or five-game regular season and the possibility of playoffs. Each team plays approximately one game a week in the evening or on the weekend. Open, women’s, and co-rec leagues are available in most sports, and teams choose their ability division based on the experience level of team members. For a list of current sports offered and more information, visit the Intramural Sports website.