Resolution 93-36: LET EXSA COURSES BE OPTIONAL - NOT REQUIRED

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Number	93-36
Description	Exercise and sport activity courses at the University of Texas at Arlington be optional and not a requirement for graduation
Authored by	Scott Elrod
Sponsored by	Kennie Pryor Angela Orr David Worch
Date Submitted	Tuesday, October 12, 1993
Date Considered	Wednesday, January 1, 1000
General Body Vote	Thursday, January 1, 1970
Committee	Student Affairs
Result	n/a
Remarks	FAILED - Although this happened around 8 years later. No further information is available about this resolution.
Whereas	All UTA students are required to complete four semesters of exercise and sport activities (EXSA) courses before graduation; and
Whereas	Many of these courses only teach a new skill and do not even require any physical exercise; and
Whereas	Many students exercise regularly and play sports outside of EXSA time; and
Whereas	Credit by examination for academic classes is offered to students who can demonstrate appropriate knowledge in a subject. However, even if a student is physically fit and an expert in a particular sport, he or she cannot test out of EXSA courses; and
Whereas	Some of the exemption policies where certain students do not have to take any EXSA courses are in violation of the University's Age Discrimination Policy; and
Whereas	At many colleges and universities, including the University of Texas at Austin, EXSA courses are optional and not required for graduation. No EXSA courses at all are offered at UT-Dallas.
Be It Further Resolved That	Exercise and sport activity courses at the University of Texas at Arlington be optional and not a requirement for graduation; and
Be It Further Resolved That	The implementation of this policy would save students time, fees, and tuition money. It would also save the University money due to a drop of enrollment in EXSA courses, a decrease in use and wear on equipment, and a diminished need for so many EXSA instructors.