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Physical Education

PE Couch to 5K

Students clad in athletic close pose outside of the KSC with their hands in fists, flexing their biceps.

PE Boot Camp Fitness

Students are lined up with bow and arrows inside the KSC. Some have their bows drawn.

PE Archery

Each elliptical in the KSC is occupied with an exercising student. They are all facing away from the camera, focused.

PE Running

A student in front of a volleyball net with a centered blue W, throws a volleyball into the air to spike it. Their coach watches

PE Volleyball

A student in a yellow Class of 2023 shirt is elbowing a blue, thick pad that another student is pushing onto them.

PE Self Defense

Physical Education

Physical Education Mission

Wellesley Physical Education engages students through instructional classes in diverse physical activities to develop skills and knowledge on the importance of regular physical activity that leads to a healthy lifestyle.

Requirement

Students must earn eight physical education credits to fulfill the College's graduation requirement. These credits do not count as academic units toward the degree, but are required for graduation. Students may earn PE credits through:

PE Classes
Varsity Athletics
Other Credit Options

Qualified students may also earn credit for rigorous, instructional independent programs (four credits maximum).