This Is MIT Physical Education & Wellness

A variety of instructional physical activity courses are available for undergraduate students to complete the Physical Education and Wellness General Institute Requirement which is four courses (8 points) and the swim requirement (swim course or swim test). SCROLL DOWN PAGE FOR QUARTERLY SCHEDULES.

Course Catalog Class Format Explained Academic Calendar 25/26 (7/7/25)

Quarterly Schedules 2024-2025

Important Dates

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Summer PE&W ends- TR

July 31, 2025 at 4:20pm View Event

Summer PE&W ends- MW

August 4, 2025 at 4:00pm View Event

First Year- Swim Test

August 24, 2025 at 11:00am More details

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A Look Inside

MIT Physical Education & Wellness Program

Learn more from the program director, instructors and students in this short video.

Swim and Boat Test

Check out this video to learn more about the swim and boat test.

Get your MIT Wellness Wizard Certificate

This Certificate is available for MIT students who have completed 3 different wellness courses (e.g., stress management, resiliency, healthy relationships, nutrition, meditation, and/or financial health)

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Latest Wellness Tips & Student Stories

Physical Activity

Exercise & Learning: What’s the Connection?

How exercise positively impacts learning and overall mental health, as well as how to reap these benefits at MIT.

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Student Story

Gaining Time feat. Vyshnavi V.

Vyshnavi V. shares how different courses impacted her grad student experience.

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Get Your MIT Pirate Certificate

The Pirate Certificate is available for MIT students who have earned their points by completing Archery, Fencing, Pistol (Air Pistol or Rifle) and Sailing.

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