Physical Education
Bryn Mawr’s Physical Education curriculum is designed to provide opportunities to develop lifelong habits. From organized sport instruction, to a variety of dance offerings, lifetime sport skills, fitness classes, and a wellness curriculum, the Department provides a breadth of programming to meet the needs of the undergraduate and the greater College community. The physical education and dance curriculums offer more than 50 courses in a variety of disciplines. Students can also enroll in physical education classes at Swarthmore and Haverford Colleges on a space available basis.
Fulfilling your Physical Education Requirements
Program Requirements Overview
All undergraduates, who enter as First-Year students, must earn six physical education (PE) credits to fulfill the College’s graduation requirement. Transfer and McBride students have slightly different requirements. This page will give you all the information you need.
Requirement 1: THRIVE Seminar
THRIVE is a first-year wellness program that must be completed in the first Fall semester at the College (2 PE credits). Learn more on this page.
Requirement 2: Swim Proficiency
All undergraduate Bryn Mawr students are required to complete a swim test or instructional beginners swim PE class. Students may be exempted of this requirement by Access Services as stated in PE policies. Learn more on this page.
Requirement 3: PE Elective Credits
Students may earn the remaining three PE elective credits by taking PE classes (quarter classes=1 credits; semester classes=2 credits), participating in varsity intercollegiate athletics or joining club sports. Visit this page to find a listing of qualifying PE classes. For information about fulfilling this requirement through intercollegiate or club sport participation, please visit the Program Requirements Overview page.
Did You Know?
You can find a list of Physical Education offerings and their course descriptions in the online course catalog!