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A remote synchronous course closely resembles an in- person Physical Education and Wellness courses with students attending 2 classes per week (MW or TR) with Zoom that includes both an instructor and other students. Students choosing this option are required to have adequate space for movement (minimum 6ft x 6ft, non- slip floor, clear of any objects) and internet access to allow for both video and audio to be on during the zoom course. To provide additional perspective students will need enough space to be able to do a push up and jumping jacks.

In a remote asynchronous course, students are required to complete 2 weekly assignments that may include any of the following: readings, quizzes, short answer questions, a video review and discussion boards. Students will independently manage their time to complete these assignments by the deadline to receive attendance credit for the particular assignment. Each assignment is equivalent to one attendance date. Students are also required to attend 2 synchronous zoom meetings (30 minutes) to meet with their instructor and class to review the course materials, assignment due dates and Q&A- typically during week 1 and week 4. See dates/times listed under your class section. Please note: students are eligible to receive points only once per asynchronous class.

Drop-in swim tests are held throughout the academic year on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8AM, Monday/Tuesday at 7:30PM in the Zesiger Center Pool(W35) and Wednesday at 12p in the Alumni Wang Pool (building 57).  Arrive to the pool deck early and the lifeguard can direct you to the manager on duty.

• Although a variety of Physical Education & Wellness courses are offered, students are allowed to take the same course more than once and still receive points.
• However, students are encouraged to try new experiences and to participate in a variety of courses.

The Physical Education and Wellness General Institute Requirement states that all students are required to complete a minimum of eight points and the swim requirement. Students are expected to complete this requirement by the end of their second year. Transfer students need to only complete four points and the swim requirement.

Students can earn physical education & wellness points through core courses or alternative options such as group exercise classes, personal training sessions, private swim lessons, or participation in varsity sports or ROTC.

MIT undergraduate students are required to meet the swim requirement by taking a swim course during their first year or electing to take a swim test during orientation. Swim courses are offered throughout the year and students can register through the on-line physical education & wellness registration system.

Visit the calendar for quarterly registration periods.

• Attire that implies, or contains; inappropriate, offensive, or vulgar themes, language, images, or symbols, is not permitted within DAPER facilities.
• At any time, individuals found with inappropriate attire can be denied participation in DAPER sponsored programs and events.
• Staff decisions regarding attire policy enforcement are final. Refer to MIT’s Mind and Hand Book’s section on Harassment, Freedom of Expression, and Institute Expectations of Student Behavior and Integrity for further elaboration of standards and expectations.

• Your degree audit shows how many points you have completed and how many remain incomplete. It will also states whether your swim requirement is complete or incomplete.
• Letter grades for Physical Education & Wellness are not included on student transcripts or degree audits.
• Grades for Physical Education & Wellness are visible in the PE&W registration system only. This is the system of record for the General Institute Requirement.

Physical Education & Wellness points are not awarded for instructional courses offered through the Recreation Program. The Physical Education & Wellness General Institute Requirement most importantly provides undergraduate students 8 hours of highly structured and progressive instruction with practice opportunities for skill acquisition. All courses are taught by trained and certified instructors that meet all the requirements of Physical Education & Wellness.

Whereas, Recreational Instructional Courses focus on providing recreation opportunities designed around the interests and needs of graduate students, staff and faculty.

Because, many times the course duration, amount of progressive instruction and different instructor credentials do not comply with MIT requirements for the General Institute Requirement, Recreational Instructional Courses are not offered for Physical Education & Wellness points.

Physical Education & Wellness points are not awarded for club sports. The Physical Education & Wellness GIR most importantly provides supervised, intentional, methodical instruction for skill acquisition by certified instructors in addition to providing practice opportunities. An additional goal of a physical education & wellness course is to create a sense of community within courses so students can continue practicing the acquired skills with others when the course is completed.

Clubs sports are student initiated, student run and student sustained organizations intended to provide MIT students with a leadership opportunities. The students determine the direction of the club, whether it be competitive or instructional. Although clubs can take an instructional approach, they are not expected to provide structured progressions to beginners twice a week for six weeks. Also, clubs sports instructors or coaches are not required to keep detailed records including attendance or meet the same instructor qualifications.

The Director of Physical Education & Wellness, Physical Education & Wellness Faculty, Director of Club Sports with the Club Sports Council reviewed the concept of offering club sports for physical education & wellness points. It was concluded that there is not sufficient infrastructure within the club sport program and available resources in DAPER to manage and sustain this initiative with appropriate integrity. However, the club sport proposal will be reviewed in the future if a Recreational Sport Coordinator is hired.

As a solution, the Physical Education & Wellness Office will review a proposal by any club sport that would like to offer a course through Physical Education & Wellness that is submitted in April for the following year. Clubs need to demonstrate student interest and recommend an instructor who would provide a 12 class syllabus complete with learning outcomes that meets required degree requirement and certifications. If the proposal is approved, the instructor is then interviewed, hired, and trained as a physical education instructor. These instructors would be expected to complete the same tasks as other physical education & wellness instructors. This is feasible solution because it operates within the current physical education & wellness structure.

• No, please refer to Institute Policies and Procedures statement regarding “Consensual Sexual or Romantic Relationships in the Workplace or Academic Environment”
• For more information, you can also refer to the “Letter to the MIT Community” from President L. Rafael Reif regarding Sexual harassment and the future we invent together”

• The Pirate Certificate is designed to recognize the completion of the undergraduate Physical Education General Institute Requirement and became available in Fall 2011.
• Students who have completed Archery, Fencing, Pistol (or Rifle) and Sailing should send an email to our office with name and MIT ID number once grades are posted for all four courses. Check Student History on our Website.
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• Yes, graduate students are eligible for the pirate certificate.
• After the completion of their 4th class, and it is confirmed they received a passing grade in all required courses, a certificate will be awarded.