General FAQ for PE and Sports Participation

All students are eligible to be excused from one 0.5 credit PE class with two seasons of sports participation.

Students who participate in two seasons of sports can be excused from 0.5 credit of PE.

No, students are not required to participate in sports to earn PE credit.

Students who have participated in four seasons of sports can be excused from their PE requirement, but will still need to meet the health requirement.

YEs, all students are still required to complete the Health 1 class at Bishop O'Connell.

No, students can participate in different sports in order to be excused from the PE credit. Students can also participate in the same sport over multiple years.

Yes, students use all four years to be excused from the PE requirement. students who want to use sports in their senior year must receive approval from the Dean of Academics.

Students may request prior approval from the Dean of Academics for sports such as gymnastics, equestrian or other programs to satisfy the PE requirement.

Participation will only count for the O'Connell season, not the travel season. Participation in AAU, recreational league or CYO leagues does not count.