Exercise and ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder with symptoms that include inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. Recently, studies utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have suggested that exercise may elicit positive effects for those with ADHD.

PE 283 Mountaineering

Are you looking for something to do over winter break? Check out these lucky students winter camping at Camp Nauman on the south side of Mount Pierce in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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ITU Short Course Duathlon World Championship

The ITU Short Course Duathlon World Championship takes place September 24-25 in Gijon, Spain. Among those that have qualified to compete in the duathlon is Sally Almekinders, instructor for the PE 106 Triathlon course.

Get A Free Water Bottle After Taking Four Courses

If you've made it halfway to your goal of completing eight Physical Education fitness and/or activity courses before graduation then stop by the Physical Education main office at 2000 Carmichael Gym to collect your first reward - a free water bottle!

Take Eight At State

We are encouraging each student at NC State to take eight credits of physical education from our 100 and/or 200 level activity courses before graduation. Currently, students are required to take just two credits of physical education to graduate.

Renovated Tennis Courts

This semester students in PE 249 Beginning Tennis and PE 250 Advanced Tennis will be getting some interesting new improvements. The most notable of these improvements will be the renovated tennis courts, but students will also be able to take advantage of a new ball machine too.

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Welcome to Physical Education

In 1923, N.C. State's Department of Physical Education was established upon authorization of the Board of Trustees. Since that time, the university has developed and expanded its unique physical education program under the leadership of eight department heads and numerous faculty. Physical Education works closely with the Department of University Recreation to provide NC State students with diverse opportunities for learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

There are 100 courses offered through courses at the 100 level (fitness & wellness), 200 level (skill activity), and 300/400 level (specialized). Examples of fitness and skill courses offered are: Run Conditioning, Aerobics, Water Aerobics, Triathlon, Swim Conditioning, Fitness Walking, Indoor Group Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, Weight Training, Scuba, Equitation, Dance, Tennis, Racquetball, Badminton, Bowling, Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting, Mountaineering, Backpacking, Rock Climbing, Sea Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Fencing, and Swimming.

Undergraduate students are required to complete two semesters of Physical Education to meet the university GEP requirement. This includes a 100-level course and one additional course from either the 100 or 200-level.

Four specialties are offered in the department's Minor Program (Coaching, Health, Outdoor Education, & Sport Science) through 30 courses, with an Emergency Medicine Program in development with the Department of Biology.

Over 685 classes are taught each year through 100 different course offerings. Instruction is offered to more than 15,000 students on campus, and 1,450 students via distance education.