<p>what is the deal with PE at columbia?</p>
<p>I believe there is a requirement of 1 or 2 semester of PE? and a swim test?</p>
<p>2 semesters at any time over the four years. Pass/Not Pass based on attendance, with a certain number of absences allowed. There are lots of choices of types of classes.</p>
<p>Sac is right on all counts. Tons of choices -- they offer every possible sport you can imagine (well, maybe not polo) and then stuff like CPR, yoga, etc. The classes are generally 50 mins 2x/week. You can miss 6 of the 28 sessions and still pass.</p>
<p>And CC -- but not SEAS -- requires a swim test. You have to swim 1.5 laps in any manner that you choose. Dogpaddling will work.</p>