At VMI all cadets are required to take seven semesters of physical education classes.

The Physical Education program mentally and physically develops cadets, through exposure to comprehensive and progressive academic (non-degree granting) and experiential (co-curricular) programs designed to enhance self-esteem, physical fitness, leadership characteristics, and the pre-requisite knowledge that produces graduates with a commitment to life-long physical fitness and health.

The program also provides cadets:

• with knowledge & skill to enhance physical fitness and self-confidence
• with the knowledge to develop leadership capabilities
• on how to apply exercise science principles to design exercise/fitness programs
• with experience to respond appropriately to situations where CPR/lifeguard skills are needed

Degrees and Programs

The Physical Education curriculum offers a Exercise Science Minor. 

All cadets are required to take seven semesters of physical education classes, and earn four semester credit hours (exclusive of any 3 credit hour course) to meet graduation requirements.