If you have a medical reason (asthma, heart condition, severe social anxiety disorder), see your school nurse or counselor before the first class. They can secure a modified PE (Adapted PE) plan. For general nervousness: remember that everyone else is looking at themselves, not you.
Most programs break the course down into three pillars:
If you are the "Non-Athletic" Student:
If you are the "Athletic" Student:
Most universities allow freshmen to waive PE via: Freshmen- Physical Education
Deep Insight: This waiver policy is a mistake. The varsity athlete needs PE most—to learn recreational identity. The ROTC cadet needs PE to prevent overuse injuries. The medically excused student needs adapted PE more than anyone. Waivers treat PE as a chore, not a resource.
Physical Education is required every year of high school in most districts, but the freshman year is unique. At approximately 14 or 15 years old, students are undergoing massive biological, cognitive, and emotional shifts. If you have a medical reason (asthma, heart
PE grading is often misunderstood. It is not always based on athletic ability. Usually, grades are determined by: