Winter II 2026 Offerings
Winter I 2025 Offerings
Wellbeing (formally known as PE)
Haverford College's Athletic Department is committed to the belief that Wellbeing education is an integral component of each student's liberal arts education and offers a wide range of athletic opportunities — Intercollegiate Varsity Teams, Competitive Club Teams, Intramural Programs, Instructional Classes, and Recreational Activities — designed to meet the diverse and changing interests of its students body within the college's mission of excellence and individual growth.
The Athletic Department will provide facilities, guidance, instruction and other resources to create, support and maintain a broad based offering of programs to promote the health and wellbeing needs throughout Haverford's student, faculty and staff community. The Athletic Department will encourage each student's involvement in wellbeing activities in order to promote and establish a foundation for a lifelong commitment to and involvement in wellbeing and health.
Wellbeing (PE) RequirementsÂ
All students at Haverford are required to participate in the Wellbeing program during their first two years of College in partial fulfillment of their degree. For Wellbeing purposes, the academic year is divided into 4 quarters. Students must complete 6 quarters of wellbeing education. The only required class is either "Intro to Fitness" or "Intro to Wellbeing" class, prior to the start of junior year. Alternative methods to satisfy the physical education requirement are available for students with medical conditions preventing exercise. Please contact Susan McCabe (610-896-1117 or (smccabe1@haverford.edu).
The physical education requirement does not carry academic credit.
Students interested in coordinating an established or creating a new intramural league should contact Susan McCabe. Students interested in teaching a physical education class should contact Susan McCabe. Credit is offered in both instances.
Attendance rather than proficiency is the basis for granting credit. A student is permitted one absence per class. All cases of failure to fulfill the Wellbeing requirement will be reviewed by the Dean of the College and the Director of Athletics. Please note that you run the risk of your transcript not being released if your graduation requirements have not been met.
If you have any questions, please contact Susan McCabe. The office is located on the second floor of the GIAC.
Wellbeing (PE) Requirements Q&A
I thought the program was called PE (Physical Education)?
The requirement is currently listed as PE in the Academic Regulations. However, we wanted to expand the types of offerings to better meet student needs and to offer opportunities that reflect our institutional commitment to holistic wellbeing. We will continue to explore possible expansion and evolution of the Wellbeing program.
How do I register for Wellbeing (PE) classes?
Students register for Wellbeing classes on Bionic similar to academic classes. Please be sure to sort using PE and the Haverford Campus to find classes offered at Haverford
How many credits do I have to take in order to complete the requirement?
Students need to complete 6 credits to fulfill the requirement.
Are there any required credits?
In the past, the only required Wellbeing (PE) credit was called Intro to Fitness. There is a new required class called Intro to Holistic Wellbeing. Students may choose either Intro to Fitness (Physical Fitness) or Intro to Holistic Wellbeing in order to fulfill the only required PE credit.
Can I fulfill the requirement by taking the same class, club or intramural sport?
Yes, students can take the same class, a mix of classes, or complete the requirement competing with a club sport team.
How is the Wellbeing (PE) year divided?
The year is divided into 4 quarters, 2 quarters per semester. The fall semester:Â Fall and Winter I qtrs. The spring semester:Â Winter II and Spring qtrs.
Is there a deadline to complete the credits?
It is recommended that students complete the requirement by the end of their sophomore year.
Do I still need to complete the requirement if I am a varsity athlete?If you are a varsity athlete, students will complete their Wellbeing (PE) requirement through lifts, practices and competitions. Student-athletes must compete with their team for either two or three years depending on their sport.
Can I take Wellbeing (PE) classes at Bryn Mawr College?
Yes, students can take classes at Bryn Mawr College. Please register for classes on Bionic, similar to Haverford classes. Their dates might differ from Haverford. More information can be found here.Â
Can I take dance classes at Bryn Mawr for Wellbeing (PE) credit?
Yes, students can earn their Wellbeing (PE) credits through dance classes at Bryn Mawr. Make sure they are not for academic credit. Students won't be able to receive Wellbeing credit for dance classes if they are receiving academic credit.
Are there accommodations for students and who should I contact?
Please contact our Office of Access and Disabilities for more information. This is their website:
https://www.haverford.edu/access-and-disability-services/aboutPhone:Â (610) 896-1324Â Email:Â hc-ads@haverford.edu
What if I do not complete the requirement upon graduation?
The Registrar's office will not release your transcript.
