Physical Education
D. L. Harmon, Head
Associate Professor: P. J. Grebinar
Instructors: C. Bartley, P. Bennett, G. Crum, M. DeSavage, N. Dyment, C. Galasso, P. Hickey, E. Lorion, M. MacPherson, L. Moreau, L. Noble, A. Sevigny, G. Snoddy, J. Steele, E. Zaloom
Requirements
Qualification in physical education shall be established by completing 1/3 unit of course work. Students are urged to complete this requirement in their first two years of residency at WPI. In addition to general PE course offerings, students may satisfy their PE requirement in the PE 1100-series courses noted below:
- WPI approved varsity athletic team participation. Student must be registered in advance of participation.
- Club Sports. Students must be members of a PE approved club prior to becoming eligible for physical education credit. Students must be registered in advance of participation.
- Approved courses not offered at WPI; advance approval by the Physical Education Department is necessary.
Students who wish to obtain PE credit by the above means must be enrolled in a course in the PE 1100 series.
Participation in certain ROTC programs may entitle students to a receive PE credit.
Athletic Programs
The Intercollegiate Program
The intercollegiate athletics program offers competition in 20 varsity sports.
All full-time members of the physical education faculty and staff are involved in coaching, with assistance from other faculty members and part-time coaches from the community who have special skills in athletics.
WPI has excellent facilities and provides the best in protective equipment but, if an injury should occur, a team physician and full-time trainers are available, offering the latest treatment methods and facilities.
Practices are normally held daily, after 4 pm. Midweek contests involving travel are held to a minimum to avoid missing classes. Every effort is made to avoid conflicts with academic activities, and competitions are generally scheduled with schools with similar standards and objectives.
In recent years, teams and individuals have been sent to regional and national tournaments to allow them to compete at the highest possible level. All-America recognition has been attained recently in football, men's soccer, track and field, and wrestling.
The athletic program forms an important point of contact with other universities and colleges in the East and is an opportunity for our students to compete against conference and independent institutions.
Varsity Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball (men)
- Basketball (women)
- Crew (men)
- Crew (women)
- Cross Country (men)
- Cross Country (women)
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Soccer (men)
- Soccer (women)
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving (men)
- Swimming & Diving (women)
- Track (men) - Indoor/Outdoor
- Track (women) - Indoor/Outdoor
- Volleyball (women)
- Wrestling
The Club Sports Program
The Club Sports Program offers a variety of competitive activities for student participation. Some of the current Club Sports include:
Club Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Cheerleaders
- Soccer
- Fencing
- Free Style Wrestling
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Martial Arts (SOMA)
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Scuba
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball (men)
- Water Polo
Club Sports, Class II, are administered through the Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics and details regarding the activities listed above are available through the Coordinator of Club Sports in Alumni Gymnasium.
The Intramural Program
The Intramural Program is designed as an opportunity for students to enjoy the benefits of recreation and athletic competition even though they may not have the time, talent or desire to compete on the higher intercollegiate level.
Entries are welcome not only from fraternities, sororities and other residential units but also from a variety of independent student groups and individuals, including faculty and staff. Approximately 50% of the student body participate in intramurals.
The program includes flag football, floor hockey, racquetball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, and bowling. The program is ever-expanding, and activities are added as needs arise and time and facilities permit.
The program is administered by the Department of Physical Education and Athletics, and all details regarding scheduling and eligibility are available on the department website.
