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Cornell University

Physical Education

Aquatics - Spring 2025

Notes on Scuba Courses:

Swim Test: All beginning scuba classes require a swim test that is separate from the University swim test. This test consists of swimming 200 yds. continuously and then treading water for 10 minutes. If a student cannot perform this test, they should not register because it is a prerequisite for the course.

Drop Policy: For all classes this must be done by the published drop date. After that, only medical excuses will be accepted to drop the course. All others will be charged the full course fee, a late drop fee and given a failing grade, if applicable. 

Cut Policy: The following policy has been instituted for scuba diving courses: 1) no absences are allowed; 2) anyone arriving more than 15 minutes late for a class session may not be allowed to continue in the course at the instructor's discretion; 3) if a student is not allowed to continue or completely misses a class, they will be dropped from the course with no refund. 

Pacing:  We cannot guarantee that all confined water dives will be completed during class due to different learning paces. All Open Water classes are referral only, and completion and certification are not guaranteed. There are PADI standards that need to be met, and we cannot move on until they are.

Equipment: All students are required to provide their own mask and snorkel for all classes. These may be purchased from the department during class orientation for $40 via bursar.

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 body position on the front and back, proper breathing technique, Front Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, treading and swimming in deep water.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6051 LEC 001
MW
09:05AM - 09:55AM
 
Ball, S. (seb27)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6127 LEC 002
TR
02:30PM - 03:20PM
 
Treadwell, C. (ct696)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6052 LEC 003
MW
06:40PM - 07:30PM
 
Jackson, F. (fbj8)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6053 LEC 004
MW
07:40PM - 08:30PM
 
Jackson, F. (fbj8)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6054 LEC 005
TR
10:10AM - 11:00AM
 
Ball, S. (seb27)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6138 LEC 006
TR
03:30PM - 04:20PM
 
Treadwell, C. (ct696)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
20426 LEC 007
MW
03:00PM - 03:50PM
 
Bringman, E. (eb665)
Enrollment limited to: women. Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
21103 LEC 008
MW
10:10AM - 11:00AM
 
Schanker, N. (nls86)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

PE 1101 - Advanced Beginner Swimming

Ideal for all who have taken Beginning Swimming or have some basic knowledge of how to swim, regardless of whether the University Swim Requirement was successfully met. Areas of emphasis are the Front Crawl with rotary breathing, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, diving, treading water, and underwater swimming. The primary objective is to strengthen the student's confidence and competence.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6169 LEC 001
MW
10:10AM - 11:00AM
 
Ball, S. (seb27)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6170 LEC 002
TR
09:05AM - 09:55AM
 
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6212 LEC 003
TR
02:15PM - 03:05PM
 
Ball, S. (seb27)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

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 technique. The focus will be on workouts, workout planning and different types of training methods. This course is intended for more advanced swimmers. Students who have completed Beginning or Advanced Beginner Swimming may have a very difficult time in this course.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6056 LEC 002
TR
08:00AM - 08:50AM
 
Putnam, B. (bar28)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
1 CR S/U NoAud 01/27/2025 - 05/06/2025
6124 LEC 003
TR
09:00AM - 09:50AM
 
Ball, S. (seb27)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 6, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.

PE 1130 - Open Water Scuba

Program includes knowledge development and skill training in the pool. All classes are referral only (no open water dives), meaning students will need to pickup their paperwork and complete four additional dives in open water within one year from the last training section to receive a PADI Open Water Diver certification. For more information, please see: www.pe.cornell.edu/.

Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
11877 LEC 001
R
01:30PM - 03:30PM
 
01/23/2025 - 01/23/2025
Putnam, B. (bar28)
Course fee: $470. Knowledge development will be completed independently before lecture/lab sections via e-learning (students may choose their language). Lecture will include completing a quick review quiz, reviewing any missed questions, getting a mask/snorkel and gear for the next day in the pool. Please note: Pool dates for each section are listed in each lab section. Course prerequisites: able to swim, medically fit for diving, comfortable in the water. PRIOR to the Open Water Diver course, your instructor will ask you to: Float or tread water without aids for 10 minutes Swim 200 metres/yards with no aids or 300 metres/yards with mask, fins and snorkel. Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form https://www2.padi.com/mypadi/uploadedFiles/24_Training_Essentials/242_Curriculum/2421_Diver_Training/10346E_Diver%20Medical_Form.pdf to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive. Add Deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education (PE) courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.
11878 LAB 401
R
01:30PM - 03:30PM
 
01/30/2025 - 03/11/2025
Putnam, B. (bar28)
Pool sessions will be on Thursdays from 1:30-3:30pm (must attend all dates).
Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
12059 LEC 002
F
01:00PM - 03:00PM
 
02/21/2025 - 02/21/2025
Chase, R. (rsc262)
Course fee: $470. Knowledge development will be completed independently before lecture/lab sections via e-learning (students may choose their language). Lecture will include completing a quick review quiz, reviewing any missed questions, getting a mask/snorkel and gear for the next day in the pool. Please note: Pool dates for each section are listed in each lab section. Course prerequisites: able to swim, medically fit for diving, comfortable in the water. PRIOR to the Open Water Diver course, your instructor will ask you to: Float or tread water without aids for 10 minutes Swim 200 metres/yards with no aids or 300 metres/yards with mask, fins and snorkel. Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form https://www2.padi.com/mypadi/uploadedFiles/24_Training_Essentials/242_Curriculum/2421_Diver_Training/10346E_Diver%20Medical_Form.pdf to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive. Add Deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
12058 LAB 402
SSu
10:00AM - 02:00PM
 
02/22/2025 - 02/23/2025
Gudaz, J. (jag245)
Pool sessions will be from 10am-2pm on both Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, 2025 (must attend all days).
Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
12376 LEC 003
F
07:00PM - 09:00PM
 
02/28/2025 - 02/28/2025
Couillard, R. (raa4)
Course fee: $470. Knowledge development will be completed independently before lecture/lab sections via e-learning (students may choose their language). Lecture will include completing a quick review quiz, reviewing any missed questions, getting a mask/snorkel and gear for the next day in the pool. Please note: Pool dates for each section are listed in each lab section. Course prerequisites: able to swim, medically fit for diving, comfortable in the water. PRIOR to the Open Water Diver course, your instructor will ask you to: Float or tread water without aids for 10 minutes Swim 200 metres/yards with no aids or 300 metres/yards with mask, fins and snorkel. Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form https://www2.padi.com/mypadi/uploadedFiles/24_Training_Essentials/242_Curriculum/2421_Diver_Training/10346E_Diver%20Medical_Form.pdf to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive. Add Deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Drop Deadline: Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
12358 LAB 403
SSu
11:00AM - 03:00PM
 
03/01/2025 - 03/02/2025
Chase, R. (rsc262)
Pool sessions for lecture meet on Saturday, March 1, 2025 and Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 11am-3pm (must attend both days).

PE 1134 - Bahamas Dive Trip

Scuba trips to various destinations, such as the Bahamas. Locations change from year to year.

1 CR S/U NoAud 03/28/2025 - 04/04/2025
12356 LEC 001
MTWRFSSu
-
 
Putnam, B. (bar28)
Taught in Nassau, Bahamas. Spring break scuba diving trip. Course fee: $2200 ($500 non-refundable deposit due 11/15/24). Registration by permission only. Students must fill out an application form to register for the course. For more information and application form, please contact: Brigitta Putnam (bar28@cornell.edu) or visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/courses/spring-2025/aquatics/pe-1134-bahamas-scuba-trip