Physical Education Classes
Welcome to the Boston University Department of Physical Education Recreation and Dance. We are committed to providing quality physical education classes to the students of Boston University. On this page, you will find details and policies relating to our class offerings.
Details & Policies (for academic year 2025-2026)
Overview & Eligibility
- Registered full-time (undergrad and graduate) Boston University students can sign up for one physical education class per semester. Browse and register for classes here.
- Registration for Fall 2025 will open to students on Monday, August 4 at 12pm (EST).
- Provided there is space available, all full-time students will be able to register for one additional PDP class on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12pm (EST). Students may not enroll in more than two PDPs per semester.
- Physical education classes are free with defined learning objectives that teach skills and concepts built upon each week.
- To drop a physical education course, please fill out and submit this form.
- Classes will start on the Monday after academic classes start. Please refer to the start date on the class registration for the class you are enrolled in.
- Certification courses will remain fee-based.
- Tuition remission no longer applies to any FitRec programming. PDP courses are free for full-time students and are no longer offered for university credit. Staff, faculty, and community members can enroll in select PDP courses for a specified fee once student registration has ended and provided there is space available.
- Looking for Procedures, Deadlines & Schedules, and Course Syllabi from prior to academic year 2024-2025? Click here.
Attendance Policy
Our attendance policies exist to help us collectively achieve the mission of BU’s Physical Education program: to positively impact our students’ health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life through inclusive instructional and recreational programs that promote lifelong personal wellness, skill development, and physical activity and fitness in a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Students are committing to consistent and regular attendance so the class can advance as a group. Please refer to your instructor for class specific attendance policies.
- First day no-shows and no-contact may be dropped from the class at the instructor’s discretion.
- Classes can be enrolled as long as they are posted with space available.
FAQs
How many classes can I take?
Registered full-time (undergrad and graduate) Boston University students can sign up for one physical education class per semester.
Provided there is space available, all full-time students will be able to register for one additional Fall 2025 PDP class on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12pm (EST). Students may not enroll in more than two PDPs per semester.
How much do classes cost?
How do I register?
Registration will be required here on the FitRec website. Registration for Fall 2025 opens to students on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12pm (noon) EST.
- Click the Browse Classes link to view available classes
- Select a class and click the green “Class and Registration Info” button
- Click the green “Click to Register” button
- Add the course to your cart (be sure you’re selecting the correct section that you want – if using a mobile device you’ll need to scroll left to view all sections)
- Log in via the yellow button using your BU login and Kerberos credentials
- Complete the checkout process
- If later you wish to drop your PDP class, use the online drop form linked below
How do I drop a course?
To drop your course, please fill out and submit this form.
Please note that drop requests are processed Monday through Friday during normal business hours in the order in which we receive them. You will receive an automated receipt from our system once you have been dropped.
How do I transfer into a different PDP class or section?
We do not conduct transfers from one PDP to another. Use the drop form linked above to drop your class. Once this is processed, you will receive an automated email receipt from our system signaling you are now able to register for any available class.
Where can I see what PDP classes are offered?
You can browse available classes here.
Where can I find credit classes?
You will find select classes on MyBU.
What classes are available to me if I'm not a full-time student?
We offer a wide array of other classes. Browse our programs here.
Can I apply tuition remission to PDP courses?
Tuition remission no longer applies to any FitRec programming. PDP courses are free for full-time students and are no longer offered for university credit. Staff, faculty, and community members can enroll in select PDP courses for a specified fee once student registration has ended and provided there is space available.
What about certification courses?
We are still offering certification courses, which will remain fee-based:
Where can I find Procedures, Deadlines & Schedules, and Course Syllabi from prior to academic year 2025-2026?
You may browse information here.
Who should I contact if I have questions or feedback?
Drop-In Classes
Can’t commit to a full semester of physical education classes? Check out our Drop-In class schedule. Unlimited drop-in classes are free for annual, 6mo and full time BU students.
Registration is required and can be done 24-hours in advance.