{"id":8932,"date":"2016-04-13T12:10:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T16:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/?page_id=8932"},"modified":"2026-07-14T12:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:29:30","slug":"physical-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/physical-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Education Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span>Please email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:perdreg@bu.edu\">perdreg@bu.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Details &amp; Policies (for academic year 2026-2027)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Overview &amp; Eligibility<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registered <strong>full-time<\/strong> (undergrad and graduate) Boston University students can sign up for <strong>one <em>FREE<\/em> physical education class per semester<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Registration for Fall 2026 will open to students on <strong>Tuesday, August 4 at 12pm (EST)<\/strong>.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Classes will be available to browse starting Tuesday, July 14.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Physical education classes are progressive and teach skills and concepts that are built upon each week.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li>To drop a physical education course, please fill out and submit <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeS8rz01KAkb4ssjQU3lBGmGM4T9mO-Zf_N8Erz8e0JSClsWQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this form.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Classes will start on <strong>Monday, September 14<\/strong>. Please refer to the specific start and end date listed on your class registration confirmation.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Except <span data-teams=\"true\">Gym to Crag and Learn To Sail,<\/span>\u00a0which will start the week of September 7<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>Tuition remission no longer applies to any FitRec programming. PE courses are no longer offered for university credit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Looking for Procedures, Deadlines &amp; Schedules, and Course Syllabi from prior to academic year 2024-2025? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/archived-physical-education-class-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New This Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-time students can register for and purchase additional PEs on <strong>Tuesday, August 25<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Part-time students and non-students have the opportunity to register for and purchase PEs on <strong>Tuesday, August 25<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Attendance Policy<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Our attendance policies exist to help us collectively achieve the mission of BU\u2019s Physical Education program: to positively impact our participants\u2019 health, well-being, 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participants 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.<\/li>\n<li>First-day no-shows and no-contact may be dropped from the class at the instructor&#8217;s discretion.<\/li>\n<li>Classes can be enrolled in as long as they are posted with space available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How many classes can I take?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Registered full-time (undergrad and graduate) Boston University students can sign up for one free physical education class per semester.<\/p>\n<p>Provided there is space, additional PE classes will be made available for purchase to the BU Community and the public.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How much do classes cost?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Registered full-time (undergrad and graduate) Boston University students can sign up for one free physical education class per semester. Additional classes available for a fee. Please refer to the specific course for pricing information.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I register?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/view?r=eyJrIjoiMjY1MzE3YjYtMTc5Yi00ODBhLTg2MDYtYTM3MzA3YjZhYzgxIiwidCI6ImQ1N2QzMmNjLWMxMjEtNDg4Zi1iMDdiLWRmZTcwNTY4MGM3MSIsImMiOjN9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Browse Classes<\/a> link to view available classes<\/li>\n<li>Select a class and click the green &#8220;Class and Registration Info&#8221; button<\/li>\n<li>Click the green &#8220;Click to Register&#8221; button<\/li>\n<li>Add the course to your cart (be sure you&#8217;re selecting the correct section that you want &#8211; if using a mobile device you&#8217;ll need to scroll left to view all sections)<\/li>\n<li>Log in via the yellow button using your BU login and Kerberos credentials<\/li>\n<li>Complete the checkout process<\/li>\n<li>If later you wish to drop your PE class, use the online drop form linked below<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I drop a course?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Drop deadline for Fall 2026 classes is <strong>Monday, October 5<\/strong>. After this date, drops will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"> Can I get a refund?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Full refunds are only granted for cancelled classes, documented medical conditions, and withdrawal requests made at least one week before the class start date. No refunds will be given to participants who withdraw from courses within 6 days of or after the scheduled start date. Refunds are not issued for classes that are not attended.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"> If I sign up after the class start date, will the cost be prorated?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">How do I transfer into a different PE class or section?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We do not conduct transfers from one PE 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 that you are now able to register for any available class.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Where can I see what PE classes are offered?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>You can browse available classes <a href=\"https:\/\/app.powerbi.com\/view?r=eyJrIjoiMjY1MzE3YjYtMTc5Yi00ODBhLTg2MDYtYTM3MzA3YjZhYzgxIiwidCI6ImQ1N2QzMmNjLWMxMjEtNDg4Zi1iMDdiLWRmZTcwNTY4MGM3MSIsImMiOjN9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What classes are available to me if I'm not a full-time student?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>After the full-time student registration window, PE classes will be available for everyone to purchase as space allows. Additionally, we offer a wide array of classes. Browse more of our programs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can I apply tuition remission to PE courses?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Tuition remission no longer applies to any FitRec programming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What about certification courses?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We are still offering certification courses, which will remain fee-based:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/emergency-medical-response\/becomeemt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emergency Medical Technician<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h6 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Who should I contact if I have questions or feedback?<\/h6><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Please email <a href=\"mailto:perdreg@bu.edu\">perdreg@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<ul><\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Drop-In Classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Can&#8217;t commit to a full semester of physical education classes? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/what-we-offer\/fitness\/dropins\/\">Drop-In class schedule<\/a>. Unlimited drop-in classes are free for annual, 6mo and full time BU students.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is required and can be done 24-hours in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please email perdreg@bu.edu with any questions. 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. 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