During your first summer in BCT, you'll undergo strenuous physical training to develop strength, endurance, agility, and coordination. Conditioning exercises, an obstacle course, and a confidence course are part of this training. During fall and spring semesters, you'll take physical education courses which are part of the curriculum. All cadets also receive extensive instruction in competitive athletics either through the varsity athletics or intramural programs. The Physical Education Review Committee may place a cadet on athletic probation, initiate corrective action, or make recommendations regarding retention to the Director of Athletics or the Academy Board.
Women participate in all athletic activities except boxing, football, and baseball.
Women have their own intercollegiate teams in volleyball, basketball, cross-country, fencing, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track. Women can also compete for places on the varsity rifle team. Several prairie falcons, which are native to Colorado, and one white gyrfalcon are housed at the Academy. The prairie falcons are trained by cadet falconers who teach them to perform demonstrations during half-time activities at football games.