Anyone ever taken a BOXING Class in College?

Question

Thinking about taking a boxing class as a PE in college. Do you actually Box other students and stuff? Or is it just like training and techniques and stuff.. Just curious. Thanks

Answer 1

At a junior college I did. In high school we had boxing in PE but with lawsuits and liability issues they no longer have it in PE. I remember back in the day you were able to spar at the gym but insurance issues are so sticky. The funny thing about the whole thing when you sign a waiver stating that the gym will not be responsible for any injuries whatsoever. It should apply. You can get hurt playing basketball at the gym or in PE. I saw a guy get busted up on the basketball court.

Answer 2

What college are you going to?  There is about 30-40 colleges in the country that have boxing clubs.  I boxed for 4 years at Lock Haven University.  We trained, sparred, and competed against boxers from other schools.  Lock Haven is in central Pennsylvania, and I boxed opponents from Air Force, Univ of Reno, Penn St Univ, Naval Academy, Univ of Kentucky.  I boxed in New York City, Reno NV, Lexington KY, and Richmond VA.

Hope this info helps.

Answer 3

Never taken boxing, but have taken archery, and fencing (which really only involves touches, not punches!) in college.  But I recommend any PE class that is one of those non-regular types of sports--I find that they're great learning experiences!