Alternate Points

ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO EARN PHYSICAL EDUCATION POINTS

The following options are available as alternative activities to earn physical education points:

Varsity Athletics
ROTC
Group Exercise Classes
Personal Training Sessions
Private Swim Lessons

Varsity Athletics

Students can earn physical education points for participation on varsity athletics teams. Upon the completion of each varsity season, the team head coaches submit physical education grades. The number of possible points is based on the sport and season of participation.

For all varsity sports, students can earn up to 4 points in their main season of competition. For sports with a split season (fall and spring), students can earn up to 4 points in their main season of competition and 2 points for the alternate season.

Students who quit the team, are cut from the roster, or asked to leave the team will not be awarded points.

If you have questions related to varsity points, contact the Physical Education Office at physedoffice@mit.edu.

ROTC

Students can earn 2 points per year, for up to a maximum of 4 physical education points total, for participation in ROTC (Air Force, Army, Navy). Points are awarded for a full year of participation and are credited at the end of each academic year.

See the MIT course catalogue for more information: http://web.mit.edu/catalogue/overv.chap3-gir.shtml#per.

Group Exercise

Students may purchase a group exercise pass and earn physical education points for successful completion of group exercise classes. In order to earn 2 points, you must complete 440 minutes of instruction. See the Recreational Sports web page for pricing.

Steps:

Purchase a group exercise pass from the main customer service desk at the Z Center or Alumni Wang.
Obtain a blue attendance card from the Dupont Desk at the Z Center or main desk at Alumni/Wang.
For each session completed, you must indicate the date, number of minutes, and obtain signature of the instructor. You must show the instructor your id.
Upon completion of the 440 minutes, submit the completed blue attendance card to the Assistant Fitness Director, Stephanie Kloos, at Alumni/Wang (57-127). Card must be turned in within 1 week of completion of sessions.
The completed card will be reviewed and approved by the Assistant Fitness Director and Physical Education Office. Upon approval, physical education points will be awarded and processed.

Note: In order to receive points, you must have completed the classes. Points are not awarded for classes purchased and not yet completed. Classes must be completed in an 8 week period.

Personal Training

Students may purchase personal training packages and earn physical education points for successful completion of training sessions. In order to earn 2 points, you must complete 440 minutes of personal training sessions. Lessons must be completed in an 8 week period. See the Recreational Sports web page for pricing.

Steps:

Purchase a personal training package from the main customer service desk at the Z Center or Alumni Wang.
Obtain a blue attendance card from the Dupont Desk at the Z Center or main desk at Alumni/Wang.
For each session completed, you must indicate the date, number of minutes, and obtain signature of your personal trainer. Be sure to inform the trainer that you are completing the sessions for physical education credit.
Upon completion of the 440 minutes, submit the completed blue attendance card to the Assistant Fitness Director, Jason Norton, at the Zesiger Center (W35-366). Card must be turned in within 1 week of completion of sessions.
The completed card will be reviewed and approved by the Assistant Fitness Director and Physical Education Office. Upon approval, physical education points will be awarded and processed.

Note: In order to receive points, you must have completed the training sessions. Points are not awarded for training sessions purchased and not yet completed. Sessions must be completed in an 8 week period.

Private Swim Lessons

Students may purchase private swim lessons and earn physical education points for successful completion of the sessions. In order to earn 2 points, you must complete 440 minutes of swim lessons. Successful completion of private swim lessons will also fulfill the swim requirement for the physical education general institute requirement. Lessons must be completed in a 8 week period. See the Recreational Sports web page for pricing.

Steps:

Purchase a swim lesson package from the main customer service desk at the Z Center or Alumni Wang.
Obtain a blue attendance card from the Dupont Desk at the Z Center or main desk at Alumni/Wang.
For each session completed, you must indicate the date, number of minutes, and obtain signature of the instructor.
Upon completion of the 440 minutes, submit the completed blue attendance card to the Aquatics Coordinator, Wyatt Callander, at the Zesiger Center Pool (W35-198). Card must be turned in within 1 week of completion of sessions.
The completed card will be reviewed and approved by the Aquatic Program Director and Physical Education Office. Upon approval, physical education points will be awarded and processed.

Note: In order to receive points, you must have completed the swim lessons. Points are not awarded for lessons purchased and not yet completed. Lessons must be completed in a 8 week period.

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