Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of commonly asked questions about the PE Skills Program. If your question is not listed below, please email amy-fletcher@uiowa.edu.
How do I add or drop a PE Skills course?
Prior to the first day of class, a PE Skills course can be added or dropped through ISIS. After the first day of class, you will need the instructor’s signature and the signature of your advisor to drop or add. If you have a legitimate excuse for dropping or adding after the deadline, the signature of the PE Skills Director, Amy Fletcher, is also needed. You should contact Amy Fletcher at 335-8637 or email at amy-fletcher@uiowa.edu to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation.
If a course is full, you may attend the course on the first day of class to see if it is possible to add. The PE Skills Program tries to accommodate as many students as possible, but we are often limited by space and the need to maintain an adequate student-to instructor ratio.
Please note that PE Skills courses are considered “off-cycle” courses since they do not meet for the full duration of the semester. Specific deadlines for adding/dropping courses can be found at http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/more/coursedeadlines.aspx.
What is the process to add or drop a PE Skills course using a add/drop slip?
Once classes have begun, a course may be added or dropped before the Registrar's deadlines using a Change of Registration form. You will need the instructor’s and you advisor’s signature. The signed form should be submited to the Registrar’s Service Center, 17 Calvin Hall, before the add or drop deadline. Students will not be allowed to add a PE Skills course after the first week of class.
I need to drop a course but it is after the drop deadline, what can I do?
Like all other courses at the University of Iowa, if you wait too long to drop, you will receive a W or an F in the course. Under exceptional circumstances, late drops may be approved. You should contact the PE Skills Director, Amy Fletcher, at 335-8637 or email at amy-fletcher@uiowa.edu to discuss your situation. Please be prepared to provide appropriate documentation regarding your need for a late drop.
ISIS indicates that a PE Skills course is full, can I still add?
You should check ISIS periodically to see if there is an opening in the course. If you are not successful in adding through ISIS, you can try to add on the first day of the session by attending the course and asking the the instructor if there is room to add.
Can I add my name to a waiting list for a PE Skills course?
The PE Skills Program does not maintain wait lists for its courses. You should check ISIS periodically to see if there is an opening in the course. If you are not successful in adding through ISIS, you can try to add on the first day of the session by attending the course and asking the the instructor if there is room to add.
What are the attendance policies for PE Skills courses?
Attendance is required for for all PE Skills courses.
What is the difference between an excused and unexcused absence?
An excused absence is for an illness or emergency family situation, religious holiday, or participation in a university sponsored activity. Unexcused absences include vacation, missing the bus, sleeping late, work, or non-emergency doctor or dental visits.
Where is my class located?
The majority of the PE Skills courses meet in the Field House. Some courses may meet at the Recreation Building, Hubbard Park, or the UI Recreational Fields (e.g., softball and soccer). Please check ISIS to confirm your course location.
How do I contact my instructor?
Instructors may be contacted via email. Search for your instructor’s email addresses by going to the UI’s search engine. Click here for a list of PE Skills instructors and their email addresses.
Why isn’t ______ offered this semester?
The PE Skills Program tries to accommodate student needs. However, PE Skills course offerings are limited by our instructor availability and expertise, as well as weather conditions. This means that some courses may not be available every semester.
Can I repeat the same PE Skills course (e.g., Jogging I)?
A PE Skills course cannot be repeated for academic credit. Some activities are offered as sequential courses and are considered unique courses, e.g., Jogging I, Jogging II, Volleyball I, Volleyball II. It is possible to repeat a PE Skills course, but you would not earn credit for the course the second time. You would be charged tuition and if you failed a repeat course, it would affect your GPA.
Can I audit a PE Skills course?
Due to the high academic demand for the PE Skills courses, audits are not permitted.
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