Physical and Health Education

Physical and Health Education (PHE) at NYU Abu Dhabi is committed and focused on the development of the whole student: physical, mental, social, and intellectual. The program enables undergraduate students to develop an understanding of the correlations between physical activity, academic studies, and overall well-being. It exposes students to new activities and learning that aim to provide confidence and inspiration to maintain a healthy, physically active life while a student and beyond.

Requirements

The Department of Athletics offers a wide variety of PHE classes covering a range of health, fitness, and sporting topics relevant to all students regardless of their ability and experiences. Undergraduate students must complete two unique 7-week courses before graduation, each successfully completed course appearing on the official student transcripts.

One PHE credit can also be earned through successful participation in a University Sports Team, participating in a minimum of 80 percent of training sessions and competitive fixtures across a single semester. Students are encouraged to complete at least one PHE credit prior to studying away.