Brown University Physical Education Classes
Brown University Physical Education Classes can be counted as credit toward Au Pair in America’s education requirements. As a general rule, 45 hours of class time is equal to 3 credits. If you choose to fulfill your education requirements in this way, it will be important that you sign in for every class that you attend, and that you keep a tracking sheet listing all classes attended (see attached tracking sheet). You can then submit the tracking sheet to me so that I can obtain a formal proof of education document for you.
Details and pricing are as follows:
Individual Membership
12 Months – $550
6 Months – $325
3 Months – $175
In addition to a membership, you will need to buy an “All Access Pass” which would allow you to attend unlimited physical education classes. The current price for an all- access pass is $99 for each academic term (Spring and Fall), $45 for Intersession (the 6-week recess between academic terms) and $69 for the summer session. Brown offers over 64 physical education classes in the areas of aerobics & fitness, martial arts & self-defense, dance, leisure sports and yoga. Classes begin at 7 a.m. daily, and are offered throughout the day and evening, with the last class being offered at about 9 p.m. You can visit Brown University’s website for listing of available classes: http://www.brown.edu/Athletics/Recsports/physed.html
Below are current prices for All-Access Passes:
Session/Term “All Access Pass” Price
Fall Term: 9/12/11 – 12/9/11 $99
Intersession: 1/2/12 – 2/6/12 $45
Spring Term: 2/13/12 – 5/4/12 $99
Summer Session: (Dates/Price to be determined)
Typically, each academic term is 11 weeks, and intersession terms are 6 weeks.
Some au pairs might choose to purchase a 12-month membership because they would enjoy the opportunity to take classes all year; however, here is an example of how you might plan your classes to earn your credits in the most cost-effective manner:
You could purchase a 3-month membership ($175) in February, along with an All-Access Pass for the Spring Term (2/13 – 5/4) for a total cost of $274. You would then need to attend 4 hours of classes per week in order to earn the equivalent of 3 credits.