Check out Your Options!
February 5th, 2008
When thinking about classes that you’ll have to take for your major, it is easy to get caught up into thinking that those are the only options.
Yes, you will have to take a certain amount of Gen. Eds. and specific courses for you major, but you may not realize that you will also need to take some electives. The electives can include other areas of interest that don’t necessarily coincide with your major, or they can simply be a fun class … like a gym class!
Now I know you are all excited because in college you are not required to take a physical education course and you may be thinking “I’m finally free”! But, remember that you can choose (respectively) when you take your classes during the day. You can make it so that you won’t have to be feeling sweaty and gross in your classes for the rest of the day. You don’t have to be rushed and you can choose which games/sport you wish to participate in. Here are some of your options:
Swimming, Volleyball, Lifeguarding, Badminton/Tennis, Racquetball/Table Tennis, Weight Training/Fitness, Skiing/Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Bowling, Golf…
Keep in mind that if you have a tough course load and want an easy way to let off stress, and get credit for it, taking a Phys. Ed. Class is a great way to do it! Plus, if you aren’t involved in any collegiate sports or intramurals, this is a chance to get you on your feet and moving. Many of these courses provide you with an excellent cardiovascular workout which helps to keep you healthy and fit.
Of course, there is limited outside of class work as well…which is a nice bonus! Think about it … you might actually enjoy it!