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Cornell University

Racquet Sports - Spring 2026

PE 1440 - Introduction to Badminton

Instruction and practice in the basic skills and rules for both singles and doubles play.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
18172 LEC 001
TR
12:00PM - 01:00PM
 
Ormsby, E. (eco27)
Course fee: 170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2017 LEC 003
TR
02:30PM - 03:30PM
 
Pavia, J. (jp2583)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 1441 - Intermediate Badminton

Should have past experience in badminton. Strategies are taught for both singles and doubles play.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2018 LEC 001
TR
01:15PM - 02:15PM
 
Pavia, J. (jp2583)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 1445 - Outdoor Beginning Tennis

Instruction and practice in the basic skills of the game. Grip, serve, forehand, backhand, and lob are areas covered along with scoring systems. All equipment is furnished.

1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2019 LEC 001
MWF
09:00AM - 10:00AM
 
Falkson, A. (abf11)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2020 LEC 002
MWF
10:15AM - 11:15AM
 
Falkson, A. (abf11)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2021 LEC 003
MWF
04:00PM - 05:00PM
 
Falkson, A. (abf11)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2022 LEC 004
TR
08:30AM - 10:00AM
 
Simna, C. (cs2429)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2023 LEC 005
TR
10:15AM - 11:45AM
 
Simna, C. (cs2429)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 1446 - Outdoor Intermediate Tennis

Review and further instruction in strokes: forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and lob. Topspin and underspin are covered along with doubles strategy. All equipment is furnished.

1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2024 LEC 001
MWF
11:30AM - 12:30PM
 
Falkson, A. (abf11)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2025 LEC 002
MWF
02:45PM - 03:45PM
 
Falkson, A. (abf11)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2026 LEC 003
TR
12:15PM - 01:45PM
 
Simna, C. (cs2429)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 1447 - Outdoor Advanced Tennis

For players with high school team or tournament experience. Skills emphasized are spins, serve and return of serve, volley, overhead smash, court positioning, and playing strategies.

1 CR S/U NoAud 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2037 LEC 001
MWF
01:00PM - 02:30PM
 
Falkson, A. (abf11)
Course fee: $170. Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 1448 - Pickleball

Pickleball is fun, social and friendly sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It can be played both indoors and outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game. Class includes equipment, instruction and practice in the basic skills and rules for both singles and doubles play.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2259 LEC 001
MW
10:00AM - 11:00AM
 
Frost, J. (jf866)
Course fee: $170. The class will be in Noyes gymnasium for the first 7 weeks then move outdoors to the Risley Courts by mid-March. Rain location during 7week2, will be in Noyes gym. Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2260 LEC 002
MW
11:15AM - 12:15PM
 
Frost, J. (jf866)
Course fee: $170. The class will be in Noyes gymnasium for the first 7 weeks then move outdoors to the Risley Courts by mid-March. Rain location during 7week2, will be in Noyes gym. Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 03/11/2026 - 05/05/2026
2261 LEC 003
MWF
12:30PM - 02:00PM
 
Wilkins, V. (vw226)
Course fee: $170. Class will end once 12 sessions have occurred (extra sessions are scheduled in case of cancellation due to inclement weather). Drop Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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 1465 - Introduction to Squash

A beginner's course where rules of the game, basic strokes and strategies are taught. This class will also provide students with an invigorating cardio workout which may necessitate a shower following class. Please note: a pair of non-marking court shoes will be needed. All other equipment is provided, including safety glasses that are required to be worn at all times.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2046 LEC 001
MW
11:45AM - 12:45PM
 
Nighman, G. (gmn5)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2047 LEC 002
MW
01:00PM - 02:00PM
 
Nighman, G. (gmn5)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2048 LEC 003
MW
02:15PM - 03:15PM
 
Nighman, G. (gmn5)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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 1466 - Intermediate Squash

Students are taught more advanced techniques than PE 1465 (introduction to squash) and this class is not suitable for beginners. Students must be proficient in some form of racquet sport such as Tennis, Badminton, Racquetball or have successfully completed the Intro to Squash class. This class will also provide students with an invigorating cardio workout which may necessitate a shower following class. Please note: a pair of non-marking court shoes will be needed. All other equipment is provided, including safety glasses that are required to be worn at all times.

1 CR S/U NoAud 01/26/2026 - 05/05/2026
2049 LEC 001
MW
03:30PM - 04:30PM
 
Nighman, G. (gmn5)
Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026. 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.