<p>Ok, so I signed up for a fitness class this semester, and today I went to the orientation. When the teacher showed us the grading scale used, he mentioned that he rarely awards students with A's unless they drastically alter their lifestyle/fitness habits (ie. work out daily/lose a substantial amount of weight). Therefore he suggests that we take the class pass/no pass if we want to preserve our GPAs.</p>
<p>I still want to take this class, but I dont want to destroy my GPA by getting a B. However, I've heard UC's don't accept pass/no pass classes. But do they care if its a fitness class?</p>
<p>Responses are very appreciated, thanks!</p>
<p>What did you mean by UCs don't accept pass/no pass classes? I am positive they do. I personally have 2 so far and one of my buddies had 1 in pre-calc and got into Haas. See if you can ask that prof. if you will still have the option to go for pass/no pass after a couple of months.</p>
<p>I'm surprised your school offers the fitness class for a grade. I think all my fitness classes at my school are credit/no credit.
I would take the class pass/no pass you still get the UC credit and don't risk your gpa. Also UC's do take pass/no pass class. I think what most people on this board have said is it's not good to take a lot of pass/ no pass classes. Also I've heard not to take credit/ no credit for pre-reqs. </p>
<p>But then again this all what I've "heard".</p>
<p>Ive asked a UCLA TAP representative who so happened to be a UCLA undergraduate admissions officer and she said that taking P/NP isnt a bad thing, just dont take more than 9 units (semester) worth of them. also, dont take P/NP on major prereqs and the main IGETC requirements (such as english). </p>
<p>But that doesnt make sense, why can't you get an A in the fitness class? how does the teacher measure the amount of change in your lifestyle. does he weigh you every class? are all the fitness classes like that? i know the ones at my school are: if you show up, give alot of effort, and generally respect the teacher - you get an A.</p>
<p>I'm just wondering how a B would "destroy [your] GPA". Especially if it's a fitness class which are generally 1-unit courses.</p>
<p>If you're afraid of having the class leaving a dent in your gpa, then don't take it at all. Again, it is a one unit course, and if you're really interested in the course then take it P/NP as long as you don't go over the amount allowed by the UC.</p>