Physical Education
Member of the Division of Social Studies
Physical Education is not offered as a major or concentration at Grinnell College.
Chair(s):
Andrew Hamilton
Faculty:
Activity, recreation, and theory offerings in the Department of Physical Education instruct students in areas that provide lifelong enrichment. Intramural, indoor and outdoor recreation, and other noncredit opportunities are available but are not listed in the catalog. Practicum credit, which counts toward graduation, is offered for the activity program, which includes instructional courses (PHE 100 see below) and intercollegiate sports (PHE 101 see below).
Academic credit is given for physical education theory courses, which are open to all students. These courses are specifically useful to those students planning careers in teaching, youth activities, or coaching.
Students are provided an opportunity to obtain a coaching authorization. The authorization is designed to develop the skills necessary to coach specific sports from grades K–12 and will include certification through the American Sport Education Program (ASEP).
For students who plan to pursue coaching at any level, it is recommended that they take the following courses:
Activity Programs
Instructional Courses - PHE-100 Physical Education Activity Instruction (Practica) 1/2 or 1 credit
| Aerobics |
Pickleball |
| Advanced Baseball/Softball |
Power Walking |
| Racquetball |
Rock Climbing |
| Bowling |
Swimming |
| Cardio Core |
Standard First Aid |
| Conditioning |
Tennis |
| Fishing |
Training for Your First 5K |
| Floor Hockey |
Triathlon Training |
| Golf |
Volleyball |
| Indoor Cycling |
Water Aerobics |
| Indoor Soccer |
Weight Lifting |
| Introductory Kayaking |
Wellness |
| Lifeguard Training |
Women’s Health |
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Yoga |
Note: A maximum of four credits may be earned in PHE 100 and PHE 101 combined. A maximum of eight credits earned in practica may count toward graduation. Credit in PHE 100 is not counted toward overload.
Intercollegiate - PHE-101 Sport Performance: Intercollegiate Competitive (Practica) 1/2 credit per season
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For women: |
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| Baseball |
Indoor Track |
Basketball |
Soccer |
| Basketball |
Outdoor Track |
Cross Country |
Softball |
| Cross Country |
Soccer |
Golf |
Swimming |
| Football |
Swimming |
Indoor Track |
Tennis |
| Golf |
Tennis |
Outdoor Track |
Volleyball |
Note: A maximum of four credits may be earned in PHE 101 and PHE 100 combined. A maximum of eight credits earned in practica may count toward graduation. Credit in PHE 101 is not counted toward overload.
Non-credit options
| Clubs (some clubs change with student interest) |
No Credit |
| Badminton |
Indoor Track |
Ultimate Frisbee |
| Basketball |
Lacrosse |
Volleyball |
| Equestrian |
Outdoor Soccer |
Water Polo |
| Fencing |
Rugby |
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| Grinnell Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) |
No Credit |
Sponsors trips and instruction in cycling, caving, climbing, kayaking, backpacking, canoeing, winter sports, and other outdoor activities, and provides most equipment required to participate safely in these outings.
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| Intramural Sports (Fall or Spring) |
No Credit |
Organizes competitive activities at the campus level in season.
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