Physical Education (PE) Exemption - Certain conditions will allow you to gain exemption from the eight (8)-unit PE requirement:
1) If you have reached the age of 30 or older at the time of your first enrollment/admission to your program.
2) If you have a physical/health condition that does not allow for physical exertion.
3) If you are serving/have served full-time in the Philippine military for at least 2 years (Armed Forces, Navy, or Air Force).
4) If you are a veteran of the Philippine military (Armed Forces, Navy, or Air Force).
5) If you have already finished a Bachelor's degree or Associate degree (only provided that you had already taken PE courses in this previous academic program). Note: If this applies to you, you should apply for a transfer of credits (TOC) for these PE courses instead of requesting for exemption from the PE requirement. For further information on how to apply for TOC, you may refer to this link.
Application Period: Ideally, before the registration during your first term in the program.
Application Requirements:
Accomplished Google Form
Letter of request addressed to the Dean of the Faculty of Education (stating the reason for your exemption)
Necessary files/certifications/reports as evidence of your reason for exemption:
a. If you have reached the age of 30 or older, kindly provide a scanned copy of your PSA Birth Certificate. If your birth certificate is not legible, include a scanned copy of a government-issued ID with your birthday on it alongside your birth certificate.
b. If you have a physical/health condition, kindly provide a scanned copy of the diagnosis of a government physician.
c. If you are serving/have served full-time in the Philippine military for at least 2 years, kindly provide a scanned copy of the certification of service in the military.
d. If you are a veteran of the Philippine military, kindly provide a scanned copy of the certification of status as a veteran.
How to Apply?
Step 1: Accomplish this Google Form.
Step 2: Wait for an email reply from the Office of the Faculty Secretary for further instructions, if needed.
To ask for updates, send an email to the FEd FSec Support Team (fed-fsecsupport@upou.edu.ph)
Note: Please be advised that the processing time for this request is ten (10) working days.