Senior Associates: Tavius Cheatham, Sharon Everson (Chair), Laura Masone, George Padilla, Luci Rosalia
Associates: Lisa Northrop
Adjunct Associates: Allison Foley-Graham, Peggy Levine, Coline Kali Morse, Natasha Spearman-Isip
For a complete list of
faculty on leave see:
http://www.barnard.edu/provost/facleavelist.html
Students admitted as first-year students must complete two semesters of Physical Education at Barnard. One semester must be passed in the first year and the requirement must be completed by the end of the junior year. Only one course per semester to count towards fulfilling the requirement. Sophomore and junior transfers are required to complete one semester of Physical Education at Barnard. Failure to complete the requirement by the specified deadlines will result in a failing grade. Physical Education courses are graded pass/fail based on attendance and participation.
Health Status: Students with permanent or temporary disabilities will be individually advised and placed in a suitable activity, based upon the recommendations of the Director of Health Services or Disability Services.
Curriculum: The curriculum is organized and administered by the faculty of the Department of Physical Education. Instruction is offered in the areas of sports, aquatics, fitness, mind/body, and self-paced courses. Courses are designed to promote the development and enjoyment of lifetime motor skills, which will afford opportunities to realize one’s potential and to provide vigorous exercise to release tensions often generated by strong academic commitments and intense urban life.
Intramurals: The Physical Education Department offers an extensive intramural program, which features basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, tennis, and volleyball. The program offers different levels of competitive play and emphasizes participation in a friendly atmosphere; activities are open to all members of the college community. For more information, contact the Director of Intramurals, 206 Barnard Hall, or call 854-6959.
Recreation: Recreational use of the gymnasium, swimming pool, track, and weight room is available at specified times. All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to use the facilities. In addition, the Physical Education Department sponsors special recreational activities, such as fun runs and sports tournaments, throughout the semester.
Intercollegiate Athletics: The Barnard/Columbia Athletic Consortium provides the opportunity for eligible undergraduate women to compete together as members of University-wide athletic teams. Fifteen varsity sports are currently sponsored: archery, basketball, crew, cross country, fencing, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, indoor and outdoor track & field, and volleyball. Governed by NCAA and Ivy League rules, all teams are Division I. Competition is scheduled with teams from the Ivy League, the metropolitan area, and the eastern region. In addition, students are eligible to qualify for regional and national championships. Physical Education credit may be earned through satisfactory participation on a varsity team. For more information, contact Valerie Richardson, Associate Director of Athletics, Columbia–Dodge Fitness Center, 854-8373.
Registration: Registration takes place at the beginning of each semester. Information 314 Physical Education is available in the Physical Education office or on the department’s web site. Incoming students receive information in their registration packets. After confirming registration with the Physical Education Department, students should include the Physical Education course by number, section, title, and I.D. number on final programs filed with the Registrar.
Cross Registration: An agreement between the Department of Physical Education of Barnard College and Columbia College permits limited enrollment of Barnard students in selected Columbia courses. Barnard students must successfully complete one Physical Education course at Barnard before they may elect a Columbia Physical Education course. Columbia College and School of Engineering students may register for designated Barnard courses during Barnard’s registration period. Other Columbia University students must receive permission from the Physical Education Department to register before filing their final programs with the Registrar. Registration is not open to graduate students.