All About Physical Education Credits?

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<p>About Physical Education credits:</p>

<p>1) Are the P.E.'s fun? I have seen the entire list, and they look extremely interesting to me, just wondering if anyone has any they especially recommend trying.</p>

<p>2) Do they give homework, and if so, is it much? I definitely want to do some, but not if it's going to be competing for my out of class time with my core classes.</p>

<p>3) Is it feasible to take a P.E. class even when you have a full courseload? So say during one of Engineering 19-credit semesters, would it be good as a stress reliever, or more of a burden by taking up possible study time?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>

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<p>I took bowling along with 20 other credits of classes and found it to be a great stress release. No, there was no homework.</p>

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<li><p>Yes, fun, as long as you enjoy whatever it is you're taking.</p></li>
<li><p>No. and who wants homework?</p></li>
<li><p>yes. different PEs have different schedules. some are only once a week, some are on weekends, etc. there will be something to fit into your schedule. no need to rush though; you've got 8 semesters and it might be fun to do a PE with friends you've met later on. then again, it could be a good way to meet people your first semester here.</p></li>
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<p>most people get their PE requirements out of the way frosh year ... or others, like me, still wait to finish it later.</p>

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<p>i haven't gone skiing or snowboarding before but i want to learn at least one of them. which one should i start with ? and how is it as a PE?</p>

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<p>Either, although some would say skiing is easier.</p>

<p>Fantastic.</p>

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<p>Are PE Courses pass/fail or do they have letter grades that affect your GPA?</p>

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<p>PE courses are pass/fail and for those of you in CALS, the PE credit does not count toward the 12 credits/semester required to maintain full-time status (I'm not sure what the policy is in other colleges).</p>

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<p>what semester is skiing in? and do they go on weekends or what? how does it work..? thanks =]</p>

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<p>Spring semester and yes, the weekends. Saturday I believe.</p>

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<p>how long on each saturday? are my saturdays basically gone if I take skiing? oh yeah, is there an extra fee for rentals/lift tickets, shuttle to ski places, etc? thanks!</p>

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<p>I've heard there is a fishing class, anyone have experience with this? (I love to fish).</p>

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<p>lol i cant stand fishing... just dont have the patience for it i guess. But i think it would be cool to try out skiing or something. I remember doing PE in g9, and it suked cuz you do different sport every 2 weeks and i suked at like 80% of the sports. But it seems like I would actually enjoy PE class for the first time in my life next year.</p>

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<p>There is only a fly fishing course offered through Cornell. I never took it, but some friends raved about it. The fly fishing opportunities in the Central New York area are decent, and there are a couple locations to indulge right on campus.</p>

<p>I think it is offered in the spring semester, to correspond with spawning season.</p>

<p>FLY TYING AND FISHING (261) FEE: $135.00
This course covers the basics of fly fishing including fly tying, knots and rigging, casting and presentation. Students will tie fly patterns that are appropriate for regional fishing opportunities. Field trips will offer students the opportunity to catch area cold and warm water species including land-locked Atlantic salmon, bass and panfish. All fishing tackle and fly tying materials and tools are included. Classes will meet</p>

<p>BARTELS HALL VARSITY ROOM
Monday 3:15-5:30 p.m. Staff (015-653) (Start 2/4)
Tuesday 3:15-5:30 p.m. Staff (015-702) (Start 2/5)
Wednesday 3:15-5:30 p.m. Staff (015-751) (Start 2/6) </p>

<p>I believe there is also a fishing/anglers club. I've fished at the state parks a couple of times and caught some mighty tasty lake trout.</p>

<p>Cornell</a> Physical Education: Lifetime Sports</p>

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<p>I have a question, can you take more p.e. credits than is required?</p>

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<p>Yeah you can take more than the 2 required PE classes. A lot of people take PE classes to stay in shape because then they have a set time to go to the gym each week.</p>