PE 1540

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PE 1540
Introduction to Skating

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

For the novice. Course will cover basic skills of forward and backward skating, turns and stops.


Fees Course fee: TBA.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Comments No previous instruction necessary. For the beginning skater or skater with no previous formal instruction. Students will learn basic forward and backward skating skills, including stopping and turning, while also covering skate safety, proper fitting, and body mechanics of skating. An assessment will be done the first day of class and students grouped accordingly. Skate rental available for $2.00 per session.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  4260 PE 1540   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Sep 2 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Bentley, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $170. Students must attend the first class. Skate rental available for $2.00 per session.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Physical Education courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.