Athletics
MIT has 33 varsity sports teams. Of the previous 41 varsity sports, eight (Alpine Skiing, Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, Men's Gymnastics, Women's Gymnastics, Pistol, and Wrestling) were cut in 2009 for budget reasons. MIT also has an extensive club and intramural sports team.
All MIT undergraduates must complete physical education classes as well as a swim test or class as part of the General Institute Requirements (GIRs).
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