Our curriculum incorporates a wide variety of lifetime sports and activities, classes in conditioning and aquatics, courses leading to personal and instructor certifications, a wellness program, all of which serve the physical needs of the students at Stony Brook. It is our stated goal to enhance the daily quality of life of all Stony Brook students who participate in Physical Education courses. By taking Physical Education courses Stony Brook students can receive up to 10 academic credits which may be used to fulfill degree requirements for the baccalaureate in the College of Arts and Sciences. You may take four 100 level classes for credit. In addition, you may take six credits at the 200-300 level.
Many students sign up and repeat classes they enjoy for no credit.
We offer a full range of aquatics instruction, including Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Swimming, Hydro-Aerobics, Basic Rescue, Lifeguard Training and Adapted Aquatics. Additionally, there are fieldwork courses in Adapted Aquatics. Varsity Sports Courses Students who are members of athletic teams may qualify for Physical Education credit for team participation. The enrollment in the Varsity Sports courses must be done under the advisement and guidance of the team coaches.