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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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PE 1100
Beginning Swimming

An entry level class for those with little or no swimming experience. Instruction and practice in the basic skills necessary to meet the University Swim Requirement. Areas of emphasis are: developing proper ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Three Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1203 PE 1100   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF
    • Jun 2 - Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1202 PE 1100   LEC 002

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    • TWR
    • Jun 23 - Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

PE 1104
Swim Conditioning

Introduction to and practice of different types of training methods. Final objectives: 2,500 yards in one class period. This is primarily a conditioning course and not an instructional course on stroke ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1201 PE 1104   LEC 001

  •  
    • TWR
    • Jun 23 - Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

PE 1445
Outdoor Beginning Tennis

Instruction and practice in the basic skills of the game. Grip, serve, forehand, backhand, and lob are areas covered along with scoring systems. All equipment is furnished. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1200 PE 1445   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jun 23 - Aug 1, 2025

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

PE 1605
Day Hiking

From spectacular gorges and waterfalls, to wooded ridges and glacially carved lakes, the Finger Lakes Region is justly famous for its scenery. Get off campus to discover the natural wonder surrounding ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1156 PE 1605   LEC 001

    • S
    • Jun 21, 2025

    • Froncek, S

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jul 12 - Jul 26, 2025

    • Froncek, S

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PE 1622
Day Hiking: Self-Guided

Interested in getting PE credit for hiking, but on your own schedule? This fully independent section of day hiking will meet twice online to discuss the basics of hiking and outdoors safety practices, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1199 PE 1622   LEC 001

  •  
    • T
    • Jun 24, 2025

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    On Tuesday, June 24 from 6-7:00pm there is an online meeting. The rest of the class is self-guided.
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

PE 1624
Trail Running: Self-Guided

Interested in getting PE credit for trail running, but on your own schedule? This fully independent section of Trail Running will meet twice online to discuss the basics of trail running, then subsequently ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1198 PE 1624   LEC 001

  •  
    • T
    • Jun 24, 2025

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    On Tuesday, June 24 from 5-6:00pm there is an online meeting. The rest of the class is self guided.
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

PE 1640
Basic Rock Climbing

We will introduce you to rock climbing movement and techniques, belaying, equipment, knots, rappelling, and safety. Courses ensure a high degree of individual attention and a supportive space to explore ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1153 PE 1640   LEC 001

    • S
    • Jun 21 - Jul 26, 2025

    • Froncek, S

      McLaughlin, A

    • F
    • Jul 25, 2025

    • Froncek, S

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PE 1659
Redwoods Tree Climbing

Join Cornell Tree Climbing Institute staff for the experience of a lifetime - climbing some of the largest trees on the planet! Each spring we will travel to the western slope of the High Sierra mountains ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 0-1 Credits Multi-Term

  •  1163 PE 1659   LEC 001

    • MTWRFSSu

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PE 1663
Ropes Course Programming

Students learn and apply the technical, safety, leadership and facilitation skills essential to safe and effective ropes course programming. Technical skills such as knot tying, challenge course belaying, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1152 PE 1663   LEC 003

    • S
    • Jun 21, 2025

    • Froncek, S

      McLaughlin, A

    • Su
    • Jul 12 - Jul 26, 2025

    • Froncek, S

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    The course will be taught at the Hoffman Challenge Course, with transportation provided. Please note due to the US holiday, Saturday July 5 there will not be class held. Class dates include: 6/21, 6/28 and 7/12.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1721 PE 1663   LEC 001

  •  
    • R
    • Jun 26, 2025

    • Froncek, S

    • SSu
    • Jun 28 - Jun 29, 2025

    • Froncek, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

Syllabi: none

  •   Summer Special Session 2. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1722 PE 1663   LEC 002

  •  
    • R
    • Jul 17, 2025

    • Froncek, S

    • SSu
    • Jul 19 - Jul 20, 2025

    • Froncek, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/courses/roster.

PE 1668
Recreational Biking

Recreational Biking is for those who want to explore this gorgeous area by bike. Roads and bike paths will lead you right from campus to waterfalls, scenic views and ice cream! In addition to rides of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1157 PE 1668   LEC 001

    • S
    • Jun 21 - Jul 19, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • F
    • Jul 25, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Bike rentals available for free.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

PE 1671
Recreational Canoeing

This course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of canoeing in a relaxed environment. Appreciate being outside for class as you explore Beebe Lake and other Finger Lakes area waterways. Meet new ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1154 PE 1671   LEC 001

    • S
    • Jun 21, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jun 28, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jul 12, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jul 19, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jul 26, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1155 PE 1671   LEC 002

    • S
    • Jun 21, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jun 28, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jul 12, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jul 19, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

    • S
    • Jul 26, 2025

    • Bode, C

      McLaughlin, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)