In accordance with the mission statement of Wells College, our Physical Education Department provides opportunities to Wells College students for the development of lifelong learning in the areas of fitness, sport activities, wellness, and recreation.  We seek to accomplish this in a safe, fun, dynamic and diverse environment that uses interactive outlets to improve or maintain the physical, emotional and social health of all students. The Physical Education Department at Wells College continuously strives to develop programs and activities for our students that increase their knowledge of physical activity, promote self-expression, and improve communication and self discovery ultimately encouraging them to commit to a lifetime of wellness and fitness participation.
 

With some exceptions, in order to complete the requirements for a degree from Wells College, each student must complete a two semester physical education requirement.  The requirement consists of four seven-week courses; generally completed by the end of sophomore year: wellness, swimming and two additional courses (P.E. activity classes, dance classes, or varsity sports).  Every effort will be made to accommodate students with special needs.

Opportunity is given for exemption in swimming. The swimming exemption test will be given the first week of the fall semester.  If a student passes the swimming test he or she needs only to take wellness and two P.E. activity courses to fulfill the physical education requirement.  However, once the requirement is fulfilled, a student is encouraged to participate in the Physical Education program throughout his or her college career.

Courses are offered on both a full-semester and a seven-week basis.  Academic credit is earned upon successful completion of the course, or participation on an intercollegiate team.  Should a student wish to continue an activity once they have completed the 100 – level, they may continue the activity on a higher level.

Wells College Physical Education Classes 

PE 100. Wellness

PE 101. Introduction to Tai Chi

PE 105. Meditation for Stress Reduction and Relaxation

PE 109. Community First Aid and Safety

PE 110. Beginning Swimming

PE 115. Aerobic Kickboxing

PE 118. Sailing - Prerequisite: pass the swim test.

PE 119. Canoeing/Kayaking - Prerequisite: pass the swim test.

PE 121. Water Aerobics

PE 123. Yoga

PE 124. Toning

PE 125. Exercise and Weight Training

PE 128. Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding

PE 129. Riding

PE 130. Beginning Tennis

PE 135. Golf

PE 175. Scuba Diving - Prerequisite: pass the swim test

PE 180. Beginning Self-Defense

PE 185. Beginning Shorin-ryu Karate

PE 190. Nutrition and Women's Health

PE 199. Independent Study in Physical Education

PE 280. Advance Self-Defense-Prerequisite: PE 180 Beginning Self-Defense

PE. 290/390. Internship in Physical Education

PE. 305 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

PE 310. Swim for Fitness - Prerequisite: pass the swim test

PE 315. Lifeguard Training - Prerequisite: swimming endurance required - Standard First Aid and CPR/BLS required certification

PE 416. Water Safety Instructor - Prerequisite: permission of instructor

*All P.E. classes are graded S/U
 

Intercollegiate Athletics

Prerequisite: Tryout. Graded: S/U Offered annually in the fall semester (1 semester hour)
PE 430. Women's Tennis
PE 435. Men’s Cross-Country
PE 435. Women's Cross-Country
PE 440. Women’s Field Hockey
PE 442. Men’s Soccer
PE 442. Women’s Soccer
 

Prerequisite: Tryout. Graded: S/U Offered annually in the spring semester (1 semester hour)
PE 410. Men's Swimming
PE 410. Women's Swimming
PE 415. Softball
PE 445. Men’s Lacrosse
PE 445. Women’s Lacrosse

Dance

DANC 205. Modern Dance Techniques

DANC 206. Ballet Techniques
 

If you would like to make a class suggestion or would like to refer an instructor, please contact the Coordinator of Physical Education, Recreation and Fitness at recreation@wells.edu
 
 

Jeff Tillapaugh
Coordinator of Physical Education, Recreation & Fitness
Wells College
Schwartz Center
Aurora, NY 13026
(o)315-364-3421
(c)607-592-8771
(f)315-364-3433