Physical Education and Intercollegiate Athletics

Departmental Office: 336 Dodge Physical Fitness Center; 212-854-3439; perec.columbia.edu 

Director of Undergraduate Studies: Director of Physical Education and Recreation, Jeffrey Ryder,332 Dodge Physical Fitness Center; phed@columbia.edu; 212-854-4001

Departmental Administrative contact: 212-854-3439

The Physical Education Department offers a variety of activities in the areas of aquatics, fitness, martial arts, individual/ dual sports, team sports, and outdoor education. Most of the activities are designed for the beginner level. Intermediate/advanced courses are offered at selected times. All courses are designed to develop and/or improve skills and knowledge, increase physical activity, and promote well-being. Courses aim to promote holistic, sustainable opportunities to engage with physical activity and physical well-being concepts. A major goal is to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for students, leading to the development of an active, healthy lifestyle.

The majority of the courses are offered in ten time preferences. However, there are early morning classes, Friday-only classes at Baker Athletics Complex, and specialty courses that utilize off-campus facilities during weekends. A description of the scheduled activities for each time preference is included in the Department of Physical Education website.

A list of the activities for the term is included in the Directory of Classes and on the website. Students may select physical education courses during online registration. Students may register for only one section of Physical Education each term.

Physical Education Requirement

Successful completion of two Physical Education courses is a Columbia College requirement that students are advised to complete by the end of the first year. Students may elect to take one or two additional terms of Physical Education Activities for credit. Students receive 1 point of academic credit for each completed term of physical education for a possible total of 4 points.

For more information on this requirement, please visit the Core Curriculum—Physical Education Requirement section of the bulletin.

Medical Conditions

Students who request to have their Physical Education activities limited or waived because of a medical condition should contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Physical Education. In some situations, students may require an evaluation by a clinician at Health Services at Columbia in order to receive a waiver. In consultation with the Director of Physical Education, students may be instructed to contact Dr. Melanie Bernitz, Senior Vice President for Columbia Health, who facilitates these evaluations.

Grading

The grading in all physical education courses is Pass/Fail. Students who fulfill the attendance and participation requirement receive a Pass. Those who miss more than the permissible number of classes and who do not drop the course by the official drop deadline receive a W (Withdrawal), UW (Unofficial Withdrawal), or F (Fail). Those who anticipate attendance problems should contact their instructors or the Director of Undergraduate Studies for Physical Education.

Swim Test

All students are also required to pass a swimming test or take beginning swimming for one term to fulfill the swimming requirement. A waiver of the swimming test requirement may be granted if a student has a disability certified by a medical authority that precludes swimming. Students may also request waivers and accommodations on the grounds of religious observance or gender identity/expression. All requests for waivers and accommodations are reviewed by the Director of Physical Education.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Students who are participating on an intercollegiate team should register for the appropriate team section of PHED UN1005 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. Intercollegiate athletes are responsible for taking the swimming test. Student-athletes who cannot pass the test should take beginner swimming at the first possible opportunity.

Student-athletes who register correctly and participate on a team receive a Pass; those who drop off a team in midterm and still wish to receive academic credit must notify the Physical Education Office and be placed in an activity to complete the attendance requirement. Otherwise, the student must officially drop Intercollegiate Athletics or they receive a mark of W (Withdrawal).

Director of Physical Education Programs

Jeffrey Ryder

Associates

  • Jack Abelson
  • Colin Allison
  • Zack Almonte
  • Michael Aufrichtig
  • Noah Axford
  • Tracey Bartholomew
  • Alexandra Bassetti
  • Kayla Bautista
  • James Bolster
  • Brett Boretti
  • Jake Brown
  • Alex Canale
  • Tobe Carberry
  • Tom Carty
  • Diana Caskey
  • Demerae Christianson
  • Stephen Conway
  • Tyler Cordell
  • Theodore Cowling
  • Nicholas Cruz
  • Emerson Curry
  • Derek Davis
  • Katie DeSandis
  • Maggie DeVlieger
  • Laki Djokovic
  • Scott Donie
  • Howard Endelman
  • Jim Engles
  • Tobi Esche
  • Aliza Feuerstein
  • Chris Fernandez
  • Jamie Franco
  • Wilfred Frederic
  • Liv Gardner
  • Lea Georgatos
  • Ralph Green
  • Meg Griffith
  • Matt Hall
  • Jumpei Harada
  • Ashleigh Herndon
  • Andrew Hess
  • Cole Hester
  • Dan Ireland
  • Brian Jines
  • Olivia Kelly
  • Amphone Keovongmanysar
  • Anastasia Kirtiklis
  • Laurel Korholz
  • Nike Kukharchuk
  • Canyon Kyle
  • Eliana Laessig
  • Andrew Laiosa
  • Tierney Larson
  • Gustavo Leal
  • SeoungWoo Lee
  • Frank Lisante
  • Reanna Lizardo
  • Madison Maida
  • James McDermott
  • Yuki Miyazawa
  • Gess Mongelli
  • Rich Mueller
  • Anne Murray
  • Shannon Nee
  • Sara Negrette
  • Meghan Negron
  • Gina Orlando
  • Kristen O’Rourke
  • Nich Lee Parker
  • Sophia Rouze
  • Skyler Russo
  • Chris Sachvie
  • Tamara Sagadore
  • Patrick Santiago
  • Steve Shulman
  • Akhnaten Spencer-El
  • Zach Tanelli
  • Jen Teague
  • Tom Terhaar
  • Selma Trevino
  • David Troy
  • Ian Van Cott
  • Dave Vandercook
  • Amanda Ventura
  • Nayelly Walker
  • Chad Walsh
  • Samantha Warren
  • Amy Weeks
  • Ilene Weintraub
  • Thomas Wenk
  • Sarah Welton

PHED UN1005 INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS. 0.00-1.00 points.

Archery, Mens/Womens Golf, Baseball, Womens Lacrosse, Womens Basketball, Womens Soccer, Mens Basketball, Mens Soccer, Womens Rowing, Womens Softball, Mens Freshman Light Row, Womens Swimming, Mens Freshman Heavy Row, Mens Swimming, Mens Varsity Light Row, Womens Tennis, Mens Varsity Heavy Row, Mens Tennis, Womens Fencing, Womens Track, Mens Fencing, Mens Track, Womens Field Hockey, Womens Volleyball, Football, Wrestling, Womens Squash, and Mens Squash

Fall 2024: PHED UN1005
Course Number Section/Call Number Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment
PHED 1005 001/14432  
Derek Davis, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 4/20
PHED 1005 002/14433  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Brett Boretti 0.00-1.00 7/50
PHED 1005 003/14434  
Megan Griffith, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 10/35
PHED 1005 004/14435  
James Engles, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 4/35
PHED 1005 005/14436  
Michael Aufrichtig, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 7/60
PHED 1005 006/14437  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Michael Aufrichtig 0.00-1.00 6/60
PHED 1005 007/14438  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Katherine Desandis 0.00-1.00 5/60
PHED 1005 008/14440  
Gregory Lamb, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 58/150
PHED 1005 009/14441  
Amy Weeks, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 4/25
PHED 1005 010/14443  
Richard Mueller, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 2/25
PHED 1005 011/14444  
Anne Murray, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 13/50
PHED 1005 012/14445  
Emerson Curry, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 21/75
PHED 1005 013/14446  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Nicholas Parker 0.00-1.00 2/60
PHED 1005 014/14447  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Nicholas Parker 0.00-1.00 6/60
PHED 1005 015/14448  
Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Thomas Terhaar, Jeffrey Ryder 0.00-1.00 0/60
PHED 1005 016/14450  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Thomas Terhaar 0.00-1.00 10/60
PHED 1005 017/14451  
Tracey Bartholomew, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 20/50
PHED 1005 018/14456  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 1/50
PHED 1005 019/14457  
Jeffrey Ryder, Jennifer Teague, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 7/50
PHED 1005 020/14458  
Jeffrey Ryder, Christopher Sachvie, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 4/50
PHED 1005 021/14459  
Jeffrey Ryder, Christopher Sachvie, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 5/50
PHED 1005 022/14460  
Diana Caskey, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 19/50
PHED 1005 023/14461  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, James Bolster 0.00-1.00 20/50
PHED 1005 024/14462  
Ilene Weintraub, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 5/50
PHED 1005 025/14463  
Howard Endelman, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 10/50
PHED 1005 026/14464  
Daniel Ireland, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 12/75
PHED 1005 027/14465  
Daniel Ireland, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 13/75
PHED 1005 028/14466  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Patric Santiago 0.00-1.00 10/50
PHED 1005 029/14467  
Jeffrey Ryder, Zachary Tanelli, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 14/50
PHED 1005 030/14468  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 13/50
Spring 2025: PHED UN1005
Course Number Section/Call Number Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment
PHED 1005 001/14398  
Derek Davis, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/20
PHED 1005 002/14399  
Brett Boretti, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 003/14400  
Megan Griffith, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 4/35
PHED 1005 004/14401  
James Engles, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/35
PHED 1005 005/14402  
Michael Aufrichtig, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/60
PHED 1005 006/14403  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Michael Aufrichtig 0.00-1.00 0/60
PHED 1005 007/14404  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Niki Miller 0.00-1.00 1/60
PHED 1005 008/14406  
Gregory Lamb, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 4/150
PHED 1005 009/14407  
Amy Weeks, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/25
PHED 1005 010/14408  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Richard Mueller 0.00-1.00 3/25
PHED 1005 011/14409  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Anne Murray 0.00-1.00 6/50
PHED 1005 012/15672  
Emerson Curry, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/75
PHED 1005 013/15673  
Nicholas Parker, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/60
PHED 1005 014/15674  
Nicholas Parker, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 2/60
PHED 1005 015/15675  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Andrew Hess, Jeffrey Ryder 0.00-1.00 0/60
PHED 1005 016/15676  
Jeffrey Ryder, Andrew Hess, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/60
PHED 1005 017/15677  
Tracey Bartholomew, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 018/15678  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Jason Orban 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 019/15679  
Jeffrey Ryder, Jennifer Teague, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 12/50
PHED 1005 020/15680  
Jeffrey Ryder, Christopher Sachvie, William Hall 0.00-1.00 1/50
PHED 1005 021/15681  
Jeffrey Ryder, Christopher Sachvie, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 3/50
PHED 1005 022/15682  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Diana Caskey 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 023/15683  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, James Bolster 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 024/15684  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder, Ilene Weintraub 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 025/15685  
Howard Endelman, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 026/15686  
Daniel Ireland, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 4/75
PHED 1005 027/15687  
Daniel Ireland, Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 6/75
PHED 1005 028/15688  
Patric Santiago, William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Jeffrey Ryder 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 029/15689  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall, Donny Pritzlaff 0.00-1.00 0/50
PHED 1005 030/15690  
Jeffrey Ryder, Diamond Stewart, William Hall 0.00-1.00 0/50

PHED UN3998 INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1.00 point.

Independent Study

Fall 2024: PHED UN3998
Course Number Section/Call Number Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment
PHED 3998 001/14431  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Sara Negrette, Jeffrey Ryder 1.00 5/8
PHED 3998 002/21231  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Sara Negrette, Jeffrey Ryder 1.00 0/8
Spring 2025: PHED UN3998
Course Number Section/Call Number Times/Location Instructor Points Enrollment
PHED 3998 001/13935  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Sara Negrette, Jeffrey Ryder 1.00 0/8
PHED 3998 002/13936  
William Hall, Diamond Stewart, Sara Negrette, Jeffrey Ryder 1.00 0/8