The college maintains a physical education requirement for graduation; however, the program carries no academic credit.  A total of four courses is required: Davidson 101 (required of all students, including transfers, during their first semester at Davidson); Two (2) Lifetime Activity credits (2**, 3**, and 5** level courses) and one team sport credit (PE 4**).  The Davidson 101 requirement must be completed in the first semester of the first year at Davidson.  Students are encouraged, but not required to complete the physical education requirement by the end of their sophomore year.  A swim evaluation is administered during the orientation to determine swimming ability and to offer guidance in course selection.  Students who do not successfully complete a swim evaluation must register for an appropriate swimming class.