Prior to graduation, every Cornell student is required to take two credits (two courses) worth of Physical Education classes. While this may seem like an inconvenient requirement to some, the PE requirement is actually very easy to complete and can be a lot of fun!

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Cornell students have a requirement to complete two credits worth of Physical Education classes for graduation. With so many PE classes available as options, it can be difficult to narrow down what you should take. Here are my firsthand experiences taking PE classes.