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3-Ball Juggling and Beyond Milan de Vries Fri Jan 21, 04-06:00pm, Lobby 10 No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Single session event Prereq: none Know how to juggle 3-balls and always wondered what comes next? Come learn how to do tricks with 3 balls, juggle 4 or more balls, and juggle other objects, like rings and clubs. This will be a hands-on learning experience. Please bring equipment if you have it. Otherwise equipment will be available for you to use, courtesy of the MIT student juggling club. Please RSVP to milandv@mit.edu so I know how much equipment we'll need. Web: http://web.mit.edu/juggle/www/meetings.html Contact: Milan de Vries, 68-652d, x3-1979, milandv@mit.edu Sponsor: Milan A De Vries, 68-652, 617 253-1979, milandv@mit.edu Adult Beginning Swim (Zesiger Pool) HFC Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-27, 08-09:00am, Zesiger Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for Registration For those of you who have always wanted to swim but were afraid to try, this course is for you! Instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners to advanced beginners. Learn and improve the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Adult Beginning Swimming (Alumni Pool) HFC Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 05-06:00pm, Alumni Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for Registration For those of you who have always wanted to swim but were afraid to try,this course is for you! Instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners to advanced beginners. Learn and improve the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Adult CPR with AED HFC staff Tue Jan 11, 06-10:30pm, DuPont Conf. Room No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event Fee: 60.00 for registration and course materials This American Red Cross course trains individuals in knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing emergencies and perform CPR for victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Includes automated external defibrillator (AED). Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Adult CPR/AED with First Aid HFC staff Tue Jan 25, Thu Jan 27, 06-10:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 70.00 for registration and course materials This American Red Cross course trains individuals in skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, provide basic care for breathing emergencies, and perform CPR for victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Includes automated external defibrillator (AED). Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Adult Group Dive HFC Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 04-05:00pm, Z Center dive area Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for for Reg. Students will be taught basic diving skills as well as the hurdle approach and the straight, tuck, and pike diving positions. Ability to dive in from the side of the pool and swim one length of the diving area is a prerequisite. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Advanced Beginning Swimming MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 01-02:00pm, Zesiger Pool Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must participate in PE Lottery for class. Class is for those who have some swimming ability but cannot pass the swim test. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Advanced Step HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 06-07:00pm, Wang fitness center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for group exercise pass Looking for a challenge? This class incorporates creative step combos to provide an exciting and motivating workout. Learn a new twist for the common L-sep, Hop-Turn, Knee Lift and much more.. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Aerobics - Step 1 HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 06-07:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must sign up thru Lottery Experience an intense cardio workout while learning the basic step movements without feeling lost. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Aikido Dick Stroud, 6th Dan Mon-Wed, Fri, Jan 10-12, 14, 17-19, 21, 24-26, 28, 05:30-07:00pm, Dupont Exercise room No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: Wear comfortable sports clothing (e.g. sweatpants & T-shirt) Come and discover Aikido, which is a modern Japanese martial art that emphasizes blending with the attacker, rather than confronting the attacker with hard techniques such as punches and kicks. Students of Aikido practice how to use their body and mind in a natural and optimally efficient way. Aikido includes many responses to different types of attacks including throws, holds, joint locks, pins, and disarming techniques. Web: http://web.mit.edu/aikido/www/ Contact: Patrick de Man, (617) 497-0147, deman@mit.edu Sponsor: Aikido Club American Jiu Jitsu Introduction to Self Defense Skills David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: Eagerness to learn self-defense. We will focus on basic self-defense skills. Additional practice will be held on Saturdays from 3-6pm. This IAP we will be focusing on practical ground fighting skills; defense from knife, gun, and blunt-weapons; and multiple attacks. All classes are open to anyone within the MIT community who has an athletics card. IAP Classes are free for all participants. This series is designed for men and women without previous experience. Advanced classes are also offered. Web: http://web.mit.edu/jiu-jitsu/www/ Contact: Joe Foley, foley@mit.edu Sponsor: American Jiu Jitsu at MIT Introduction David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy We will introduce the skills class concept and begin with eye-hand coordination exercises. This class will focus on building reflex defenses from a striking attacker. Wed Jan 5, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Blunt Weapon Defense I David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy We will introduce students to the use of blunt weapons (sticks, kubotans, ASPs, baseball bats, The CLUB, umbrellas, etc.) in self-defense. Thu Jan 6, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Defense from the Ground David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy Saturday classes are grappling/ground-fighting skills classes. Please wear a gi if you have one. If not, make sure to wear comfortable clothes that will not tear easily (thick cotton shirts, sweat pants or shorts, etc.) There is class on each Saturday except for on January 15. Sat Jan 8, Sat Jan 22, 29, 03-06:00pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Knife Defense Skills I David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy In this class, we will introduce students to the use of a knife as a self-defense tool. We will discuss the legalities of carrying and deploying knives and the extreme dangers involved with knife fights. Please wear dark clothes that can get dirty; we will be doing chalking exercises. Mon Jan 10, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Gun Defense Skills I David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy We will go through several possible gun/robbery scenarios. This class will help students begin to develop the necessary mind-set and eye-hand coordination required to succesfully dissarm a gun-weilding assailant in close-proximity. Wed Jan 12, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Defense from Multiple Attackers I David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy Thu Jan 13, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Knife Defense Revisited (Part II) David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy Wed Jan 19, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Blunt Weapon Defense Revisited (Part II) David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy Thu Jan 20, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Gun Defense Revisited (Part II) David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy Mon Jan 24, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Knife Defense from the Ground David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy Wed Jan 26, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Defense from Multiple Armed Assailants David Dunmeyer, Patrick Menard, Joe Foley, Lester McCoy Thu Jan 27, 09-10:45pm, DuPont Wrestling Rm Aqua Noodle Workout HFC staff Sat Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 09-10:00am, Zesiger Pool Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 15 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletic Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Improvement in balance, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance are some of the benefits of this class. Noodles are not just for children anymore! Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Baseball (Art of Hitting) MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 01-02:00pm, Rockwell Cage Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Learn the fundamentals of how to hit a baseball which is considered to be one of the most difficult hand-eye coordination skills. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Basketball (Intermediate) MIT Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 10am-12:00pm, du Pont Gym Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery This is an intermediate level course, prior experience is necessary. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Beginning Gymnastics (Coed) MIT Staff Wed, Fri, Jan 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 01-03:00pm, du Pont Gym Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Coed and open to all skill levels, this class offers instruction on the various men’s and women’s gymnastics events. Students will have a chance to explore and focus on areas of personal interest while developing the foundation of strength, flexibility, balance and kinesthetic awareness gymnastics requires. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Beginning Kyudo Instruction: First Shot Marion Taylor, Don Seckler, Jim Katz, Peter McDade Sat Jan 15, Sun Jan 16, 09am-05:00pm, Rockwell Cage, Sunday 10-4 only; breaks 12-2 Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Signup by: 10-Jan-2005 Limited to 10 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Fee: 15.00 for instruction Kyudo, or Japanese archery, means the "way of the bow". Kyudo is based on standing Zen meditation used by Zen Buddhist monks as a means of cultivating meditative awareness and as a path of self-realization. Beginners will receive instruction in the basic form of kyudo, the "Seven Coordinations," at a short-range target. Intermediate students will be able to shoot long-distance at 28 meters. Cosponsored by Byakko-kyudojo. Contact: Joyce Wu, x8-7355, jowu@mtl.mit.edu Sponsor: Center for International Studies Cosponsor: MIT Japan Program Beginning Swimming MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 01-02:00pm, Zesiger Pool Prereq: Must get class thru the PE Lottery. Class is for those who are at ease in shallow water but are not safe in deep water. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Body Sculpt HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 12-01:00pm, T-Club Lounge Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session No prior registration required; participation is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Increase your lean muscle tissue and metabolism with this total body workout! This non-aerobic class incorporates a variety of resistance equipment to strengthen and tone all major muscle groups. Free drop-in class! Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, (617) 258-8368, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Body to the Ball HFC Staff Tue Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, 05:30-06:30pm, Wang Fitness Room Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 10 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Balance, strength, and flexibility in one class. Develop your body’s core muscles to improve daily activities, reduce injuries, and add variety to your fitness routine. Class will use stability balls, foam rollers, and balance discs. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Boxing Col. Kandiah Tue-Thu, Jan 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 07-08:00pm, du Pont Exercise Rm. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Course covers the basic skills of offense and defense. Sparring with proper headgear included during final sessions. Be prepared for a lot of physical conditioning. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED HFC staff Sat Jan 8, 09am-06:30pm, DuPont Conf. Room No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 90.00 for registration and course materials This American Red Cross course refreshes a person’s skills and provides the opportunity to become recertified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer without having to take the full content course. All participants must be currently certified to participate in this class. Includes automated external defibrillator (AED). Contact: arcinfo@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Review & Challenge HFC staff Mon Jan 17, 04-08:30pm, DuPont Conf. Room No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 60.00 for registration and course materials This course refreshes skills and provides the opportunity to become recertified in CPR for the Professional Rescuer without having to take full content course. All participants must be currently certified to participate in this class. Includes automated external defibrillator (AED). Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Can One Week of Yoga Improve Your Frame of Mind? Nadezhda Belova, Michael-John Tavantzis, Joe Ingelfinger Mon Jan 10 thru Fri Jan 14, 05-07:00pm, 14E-304 Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Signup by: 09-Jan-2005 Limited to 30 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: none Have you ever wanted to know if yoga provides any concrete results? Come and participate in a week long intensive yoga study. Every session will include an opportunity for you to scientifically assess the effect of the training and be an active participant in the discussion of how Eastern mind-body tradition can be incorporated into Western health-care. Contact: Nadezhda Belova, (617) 276-5211, nadezhda@mit.edu Sponsor: Body and Brain Cardio Box HFC Staff Tue Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, 06:30-07:30pm, Wang fitness center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for group exercise pass This invigorating workout combines aerobic style kickboxing with aerobic strength training. Tone your arms, abs, and legs as you kick and punch without even picking up a dumbbell! Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Cardio Combo HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 12:15-01:15pm, Wang Fitness Center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card FREE drop-in recreation class! No prior registration required. Participation on a first-come-first-serve basis. This heart-pumping class uses creative choreography and offers total body results. Perfect for all fitness levels looking to add fun to their routine! Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Community First Aid & Safety (Adult, Infant, & CHILD CPR AED w/ FIRST AID) HFC Staff Sat Jan 22, 08am-06:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 85.00 for registration and course materials This course trains individuals in skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for victims of illness and sudden injuries, and to recognize and provide basic care for life threatening or cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. Individuals will also be trained to care for victims of sudden cardiac arrest until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Includes automated external defibrillator (AED). Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Conditioning HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 12-01:00pm, MAC Court Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru Lottery Looking to get into shape fast? Combining intense cardio work with strength training circuits and quick bouts of rest time, this class leaves you with no other choice than to improve your level of health and fitness! Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Core Pilates HFC Staff Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 05-06:00pm, Wang Fitness Center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass An introduction to pilates, emphasizing strong core muscles, including abdominals and back to enhance strength, muscular symmetry, and prevent injuries. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) DanZan Ryu Jujitsu -- Introduction to Self-Defense Stephen Balzac, Joshua Grant Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 07-09:00pm, Dupont Wrestling Rm No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: No experience necessary. DanZan Ryu Jujitsu combines traditional Japanese jujitsu with Hawaiian martial techniques. DanZan Ryu incorporates rolls, falls, striking, throwing, joint-locking, grappling, and weapons training to produce an effective and efficient form of self-defense. You will learn to use leverage, balance, and continuous motion to maximize your effectiveness against a larger and stronger attacker, or against multiple attackers, as well as learning to relax under stress and remain calm in a crisis. Web: http://web.mit.edu/jujitsu Contact: Stephen Balzac, Wrestling Room, (978) 461-4814, jujitsu-officer@mit.edu Sponsor: Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Club Dry Suit (Scuba) United Divers Tue Jan 4, Thu Jan 6, 07-10:00pm, Alumni Pool Prereq: Sign up at PE Office. Fee: 175.00 for course This course is for individuals who are already scuba certified and needs training on use of Dry Suit. Dry suits will be provided. Course fee is $175. Open water dives will be scheduled for later in spring semester. for more details contact: diverjime@uniteddivers.com Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Fencing - Foil MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 01-02:00pm, Fencing Room Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Instruction in the basic fundamentals includes footwork, attacks and parries. After learning the rules, including scoring, students will participate in competitive bouts. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Fencing - Sabre MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 02-03:00pm, Fencing Room Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery For those with previous fencing experience, including participation in the beginning fencing course. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Field Hockey (Coed) MIT Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 01-03:00pm, MAC Court Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery This is a coed class for players of all skill levels. Individual techniques covered will include stickhandling, passing, shooting, tackling, offensive and defensive tactics and the testing of game strategies through scrimmage situations. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Figure Skating MIT Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 01-03:00pm, Johnson Rink Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery This class builds on the skills taught in the general skating class. It is assumed that you will already know how to skate backwards and forwards. This class will improve your style of skating, and you will learn a variety of figure skating moves,including forward and backward edges, mohawk and three turns,spirals, lunges, spins, and a variety of jumps (bunny hops, waltz jumps, toe-loops, mazurkas, salchows, etc.). You must have figure skates (hockey skates are unsuitable for this class). Rentals are available at the rink. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Figure Skating Lessons Adriana Tajonar Sat Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 09:30-10:00am, Johnson Skating Rink No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: must have figure skates, ability to skate forwards and back Learn to jump, spin and perform other fun moves. Small group instruction. Student, staff, alums, and their spouses welcome (However, children are not allowed on the ice. Sorry!) Figure skates are required for the lessons. If you do not have skates, please contact us before the first class so we can work something out. See also our listing for ice dancing lessons. Web: http://web.mit.edu/skatingclub/www/ Contact: Adriana Tajonar, atajonar@mit.edu Sponsor: Figure Skating Club First Aid HFC staff Tue Jan 11, 01-05:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Single session event Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 50.00 for registration and course materials This American Red Cross course trains individuals in the skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This course does not include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. After successful completion of the class, students will receive standard First Aid valid for three years. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Group Cycle (Wang Center) HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 06:30-07:30pm, Wang Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 6 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for group exercise pass Students will be taken through an incredible indoor cycling workout while learning proper form, interval training and training in proper heart rate zones. This is a workout you don't want to miss! Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Group Cycle (Zesiger Center) HFC Staff Mon Jan 10, Mon Jan 24, 05:30-06:30pm, Zesiger Center MAC Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 10 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for group exercise pass Students will be taken through an incredible indoor cycling workout learning proper cycling form, interval training and training in proper heart rate zones. This is a workout you do not want to miss! Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) IAP Skiing & Snowboarding! Nashoba Valley Instructors Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 05:30-11:00pm, Nashoba Valley Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery All levels are accommodated in this course. Buses depart 5:30PM and return at 11PM. If lotteried into course report to (W35) Z-Center Lobby by Main Desk on 12/8 for payment and sizing from 5:30 - 6:30pm. The course consists of six meetings, leaving MIT at 5:30PM and returning at approximately 11:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Package includes transportation, lesson, and lift ticket. Equipment rentals are available. For more information, including prices, pick up an information sheet at the PE Office W35-297x. Checks preferred, cash accepted, NO CREDIT CARDS. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Ice Dance Lessons Adriana Tajonar No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: must wear figure skates, ability to skate forwards and back Learn basic ice dance steps and dance patterns. Singles and couples are welcome! Open to students, staff, alums and their spouses. (Children are not allowed on the ice. Sorry!) Figure skates are required. If you do not have figure skates, please contact us before the first lesson so that we can work something out. See also our listing for figure skating lessons. Web: http://web.mit.edu/skatingclub/www Contact: Adriana Tajonar, atajonar@mit.edu Sponsor: Figure Skating Club Ice Dance Lessons Adriana Tajonar Sat Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 10:15-10:45am, Johnson Ice Rink Ice Hockey (Intermediate, C+ League) MIT Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 01-03:00pm, Johnson Rink Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery This course is designed for the beginning hockey player. The fundamentals of passing, shooting, stick-handling, as well as positional play, are taught. As the course progresses, students are given the opportunity to experience game-like situations through drills and scrimmages. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Indoor Lacrosse (Men Only) MIT Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 10am-12:00pm, JAC Oval Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery A basic course covering the skills of passing, catching, cradling as used in this game of native American origin. Offensive and defensive drills will lead up to competitive scrimmaging toward the end of the course. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Indoor Lacrosse (Women Only) MIT Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 10am-12:00pm, JAC Oval Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery A basic course covering the skills of passing, catching, cradling as used in this game of native American origin. Offensive and defensive drills will lead up to competitive scrimmaging toward the end of the course. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Infant & Child CPR HFC staff Tue Jan 18, Thu Jan 20, 06-09:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 55.00 for registration and course materials This American Red Cross course trains parents and caregivers to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in infants and children. Individuals will learn rescue breathing, clearing an obstructed airway, and CPR. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Introduction to Fly Fishing Dave Micus Tue Jan 4 thru Fri Jan 7, 02-03:30pm, 50-340 (Walker) Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Signup by: 03-Jan-2005 Limited to 10 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) This class will provide a basic introduction to the sport of fly fishing. The primary focus will be on learning to cast, but there will also be information provided on equipment, stream craft, knots, and safety. We are also offering another IAP activity, Introduction to Tying Saltwater Flies. For details, go to this URL: ../searchiap/iap-6286.html Contact: Dave Micus, 5-111, x3-4228, dmicus@mit.edu Sponsor: Registrar's Office Introduction to Shotokan Karate Grand Master Kazumi Tabata Mon Jan 17, 09-11:00pm, DuPont Multipurpose, See Description Thu Jan 20, 07-09:00pm, TBA, See Description Mon Jan 24, 09-11:00pm, DuPont Multipurpose, See Description Thu Jan 27, 07-09:00pm, TBA, See Description No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: None Shotokan Karate is a classic Japanese martial art style. Its fundamental aim is to achieve mental and physical balance through training on breathing, basic techniques, and Katas. It increases body flexibility and strength and relieves stress. This IAP class will be taught by Grandmaster Kazumi Tabata, and is designed as an introductory class. IAP class is held on Monday in the DuPont Multipurpose Room from 9-11 PM, and on Thursday in a location TBA from 7-9 PM. Web: http://web.mit.edu/shotokan Contact: Brian Neltner, (617) 262-5090, neltnerb@mit.edu Sponsor: Unknown group:SHOTOKANKARATE Introduction to Tae Kwon Do Finale Doshi Mon Jan 3, Wed Jan 5, Fri Jan 7, 07-09:00pm, duPont Exercise Room, Sunday classes 5-7 pm Sun Jan 9, 05-07:00pm, duPont Exercise Room Sun-Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 9-10, 12, 14, 07-09:00pm, duPont Exercise Room, Sunday classes 5-7 pm Sun Jan 16, 05-07:00pm, duPont Exercise Room Sun-Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 16-17, 19, 21, 07-09:00pm, duPont Exercise Room, Sunday classes 5-7 pm Sun Jan 23, 05-07:00pm, duPont Exercise Room Sun-Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 23-24, 26, 28, 07-09:00pm, duPont Exercise Room, Sunday classes 5-7 pm Sun Jan 30, 05-07:00pm, duPont Exercise Room Sun Jan 30, 07-09:00pm, duPont Exercise Room, Sunday classes 5-7 pm No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: none We welcome you to try the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. You'll learn to execute powerful hand strikes, blocks, and kicks. Practicing brings many benefits: self discipline, physical conditioning, reduced stress, self-knowledge, and respect. No prior training is required, and IAP is geared toward integrating new members into the club--just show up 10-15 minutes before class starts wearing loose and comfortable exercise clothing. Web: http://web.mit.edu/tkd Contact: Finale Doshi, tkd@mit.edu Sponsor: Tae Kwon Do Club Introduction to Tying Saltwater Flies Dave Micus Mon Jan 10, Wed Jan 12, Thu Jan 13, Fri Jan 14, 01-02:00pm, 5-111 Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Signup by: 07-Jan-2005 Limited to 5 participants. Introduction to Tying Saltwater Flies is a basic fly tying course that will show participants the methods for tying three of the most popular flies used for fly fishing in salt water: Lefty’s Deceiver; the Clouser Minnow; and Ray’s Fly. The basic techniques used can be transferred to tying a wide variety of flies. Contact: Dave Micus, 5-111, x3-4228, dmicus@mit.edu Sponsor: Registrar's Office Isshinryu Karate-do at MIT Workout Sensei Greg Banks, Ni-Dan Mon Jan 3, 05:15-07:00pm, DuPont Dance Studio Wed Jan 5, 07:15-09:00pm, m57-168/170 Sat Jan 8, 01-03:00pm, DuPont Exercise Room Mon Jan 10, 05:15-07:00pm, DuPont Dance Studio Wed Jan 12, 07:15-09:00pm, m57-168/170 Sat Jan 15, 01-03:00pm, DuPont Exercise Room Mon Jan 17, 05:15-07:00pm, DuPont Dance Studio Wed Jan 19, 07:15-09:00pm, m57-168/170 Sat Jan 22, 01-03:00pm, DuPont Exercise Room Mon Jan 24, 05:15-07:00pm, DuPont Dance Studio Wed Jan 26, 07:15-09:00pm, m57-168/170 Sat Jan 29, 01-03:00pm, DuPont Exercise Room No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Isshinryu Karate-do is a traditional form of Okinawan karate. Our club emphasizes form and technique, as well as individual physical and mental development. We are a small club offering lots of personalized instruction. Please wear comfortable exercise clothes such as sweats and a t-shirt. See the URL for more details. Web: http://www.mit.edu/~isshinryu/ Contact: Sensei Greg Banks, Ni-Dan, isshinryu@mit.edu Sponsor: Isshinryu Karate-do Judo Guilherme Issao Fujiwara, David Roxe Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 07:15pm-09:00am, DuPont 2nd floor No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: None Judo is an energetic Japanese grappling martial art and Olympic sport that emphasizes maximum efficiency in its techniques (use your opponent's momentum, rather than your own strength) and mutual welfare in its practice (everyone goes home healthy at the end of a fight). The techniques we will be learning this IAP include throws, pins, armlocks, and chokes. Beginners are always welcome. Web: http://web.mit.edu/judo/ Contact: Guilherme Issao Fujiwara, 519-4187, issao@mit.edu Sponsor: Judo Club Juggling MIT Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 02-04:00pm, MAC Courts Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery In this class, students will learn the basics of both toss juggling and diabolo (Chinese yo-yo). We will cover techniques including three, four and more balls, passing, tricks that impress audiences and tricks that impress jugglers. The class is geared toward beginners, but students with previous experience are welcome to come and learn more advanced techniques. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Jump & Jab HFC Staff Thu Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, 06:30-07:30pm, Wang Fitness Center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletic Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Get your heart pumping in this class with a combination of jumping rope and aerobic style kickboxing. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Kickboxing 1 HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 05-06:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Basic techniques and fundamentals of kicking and punching; half cardiovascular exercises and half interval training; focuses on dynamic movement, isolated limbic movement, muscle strengthening, overall conditioning, agility and reaction; stretching; sit-ups/push-ups; high intensity fast paced workout; no previous experience necessary; for both men and women. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Kokikai Aikido for Beginners Simon Overduin Mon Jan 3, 07:15-09:00pm, Dupont wrestling rm. Tue Jan 4, 09-10:30pm, Dupont exercise rm. Wed Jan 5, Fri Jan 7, Mon Jan 10, 07:15-09:00pm, Dupont wrestling rm. Tue Jan 11, 09-10:30pm, Dupont exercise rm. Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 12, 14, 17, 07:15-09:00pm, Dupont wrestling rm. Tue Jan 18, 09-10:30pm, Dupont exercise rm. Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 19, 21, 24, 07:15-09:00pm, Dupont wrestling rm. Tue Jan 25, 09-10:30pm, Dupont exercise rm. Wed, Fri, Jan 26, 28, 07:15-09:00pm, Dupont wrestling rm. No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: Wear loose, comfortable clothing (e.g. sweatpants & t-shirt) Kokikai, a style of Aikido, is a modern Japanese martial art that teaches coordination of mind and body through the practice of effective self-defense techniques. Beginners are always welcome. Web: http://mit.edu/kokikai/www Contact: Simon Overduin, kokikai-officers@mit.edu Sponsor: Kokikai Aikido Club Learn Massage HFC Staff Thu Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, 06:30-07:30pm, Zesiger Center, media room Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 20 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 30.00 for Registration Participate in this class solo or with a partner to learn the secret techniques of massage therapy you thought only professionals could perform. This class meets once a week. Couples welcome. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Learn Massage HFC staff Thu Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, 07:30-08:30pm, Zesiger Center, media room Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 20 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 30.00 for Registration Participate in this class solo or with a partner to learn the secret techniques of massage therapy you thought only professionals could perform. This class meets once a week. Couples welcome. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Lifeguard Training (weekday sessions) HFC Staff Mon Jan 3 thru Fri Jan 7, 09am-05:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room, and Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 240.00 for Course materials and certification This ARC course trains lifeguard skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Upon successful course completion, participants will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training and First Aid valid for three years and CPR for the Professional Rescuer valid for one year. All students must be 15 by course completion date. \\\\*Must pass pretest: Swim 500 yards (200 front crawl, 200 breast stroke, 100 choose front crawl or breast stroke). Swim 25 yards, retrieve brick from 14 feet, swim 25 yards back. No goggles. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Lifeguard Training (weekends) HFC staff Sat Jan 15, Sun Jan 16, Sat Jan 22, Sun Jan 23, 11am-07:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room, and Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 240.00 for registration fee and course materials This course teaches lifeguard skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Upon successful completion of course, participants will receive certifications in Lifeguard Training and First Aid valid for three years and CPR for the Professional Rescuer valid for one year. All students must be 15 by course completion date. Must pass pretest: Swim 500 yards (200 front crawl, 200 breast stroke, 100 front crawl or breast stroke). Swim 25 yards, retrieve brick from 14 feet, swim 25 yards back. No goggles. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Lifeguard Training Review HFC staff Sat Jan 15, Sun Jan 16, 09am-05:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room, Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 100.00 for registration and course materials To participate, you must have a current ARC Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Card. The purpose of this American Red Cross course is to help participants achieve recertification in Lifeguard Training without having to take the full content course. Bring own pocket mask or purchase one prior to class from the program director. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC staff, arcinfo@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) MIT Outing Club Winter School Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants welcome at individual sessions (series) Prereq: none Introduction to self-propelled wilderness winter travel. Two nights per week of lecture, plus trips every weekend for people who have been to the classes (rental gear available). Topics progress from daytrips to winter camping and mountaineering; will cover food, clothing, travel by snowshoes, crampons and skis, ice climbing and more. All levels of experience welcome. Note: The first several lectures are cumulative and mandatory for participation in winter trips! Web: http://www.mit.edu/activities/mitoc/ Contact: MIT Outing Club, W20-461, x3-2988, mitoc-request@mit.edu Sponsor: Outing Club Introduction and Essential Skills for Winter Trips Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Topics include food and water, clothing and basic day trip gear, snowshoes and mountain weather. Also covers basic winter hiking/climbing skills such as ice-axe self-arrest, building snow shelters, etc. Tue Jan 4, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 Snow Gadgets Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Topics include map and compass skills, crampons and ice axes, cross-country skiing, backcountry ski mountaineering, and avalanches. Thu Jan 6, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 Multi-Day Trips Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Topics include camping food, stoves, headlamps, tents, safety and evacuation, and backpack fitting and loading. Tue Jan 11, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 Technical and Above Treeline Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Topics include above treeline travel, ice axes, self-arrest, snow climbing and ice climbing. Thu Jan 13, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 Advanced Winter Travel Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Topics include building advanced snow shelters/bivouacs, car trouble, and glacier travel. Tue Jan 18, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 Cold Weather Injuries - Special Lecture by Dr. Murray Hamlet Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Murray Hamlet, former director of US Army Cold Weather Injury Research in Natick, will speak about cold weather injuries, their consequences and how to prevent them. Thu Jan 20, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 Wrap-up Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Wrap-up and summary of main lessons. Trip report presentations from winter school hiking trips. Tue Jan 25, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 A Jaunt Through MITOC History Zach Malchano, Bilal Zia, Paulina Varchavska Slide presentation of MITOC history: how the club began, clips and pictures from past MITOC trips going as far back as the 1940s. Thu Jan 27, 06:30-08:30pm, 35-225 Metropolo HFC staff Mon, Wed, Jan 3, 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 08:30-10:00pm, Zesiger Center pool Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 50 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 65.00 for Registration A fun and enjoyable way to continue playing the sport of water polo. Geared towards the experienced player who wants to continue scrimmaging and playing water polo. Practices will be coached. (Runs through April 27th; no class 2/21, 4/18) Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Middle Eastern Dance Loni Butera Mon Jan 10, Wed Jan 12, 19, Mon Jan 24, Wed Jan 26, 01-03:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) This tradition is vivacious, supple, graceful, and sublime. Classes consist of warm-ups, exercises focusing on isolation and coordination, followed by dance combinations/choreography. Wear leotard, tights, or loose-fitting clothes to class. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Middle Eastern/Belly Dancing HFC staff Fri Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, 06:30-08:00pm, Wang Fitness Center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 30 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletic Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for group exercise pass Practice ancient movements: balance, undulations and vibrations to ancient rhythms. Every body part participates, from toes to fingertips. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a scarf to tie to hips. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Modern Repertory Dance Rebecca Rice Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 10am-12:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery An intermediate class for students with two to three years of previous dance training. The class content is drawn from traditional and experimental styles, including exploration of early, contemporary, and modern dance approaches. The class begins with a conventional dance warm-up focusing on improving balance, strength, coordination, and flexibility. The latter part of the class is devoted to slow, fast, and jumped combinations across the floor, with some work on rhythmic training and improvisation. Info on instructor @ http://www.rebeccaricedance.com Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Rebecca Rice, rrice@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Morning Yoga HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 08-09:00am, T-Club Lounge Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Start your day off right with an hour of complete mind/body relaxation, deep stretching, and invigorating poses. All fitness levels welcome. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Parent-Toddler 18-36 Months (Section A) HFC Staff Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 09:30-10:00am, Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 35.00 for registration This class helps infants and toddlers become comfortable in and around the water with a parent or guardian. Infants should already be able to sit up on their own. This class is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own, but gives parents information and techniques to help orient their child to water and to supervise safe water activities. By course’s end, children should become comfortable working with another adult and ready to move onto higher classes. Adult is registered for class and MUST participate. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Parent-Toddler 18-36 Months (Section B) HFC Staff Fri Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, 03-03:30pm, Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 35.00 for registration This class helps infants and toddlers become comfortable in and around the water with a parent or guardian. Infants should already be able to sit up on their own. This class is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own, but gives parents information and techniques to help orient their child to water and to supervise safe water activities. By course’s end, children should become comfortable working with another adult and ready to move onto higher classes. Adult is registered for class and MUST participate. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Pilates Zesiger Center Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 05-06:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) This amazing workout focuses on the body's core creating strong, lean and flexible muscles. Pilates builds our body's core come try this unique workout that offers benefits not found in traditional strength and stretching programs. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Pistol MIT Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 01-03:00pm, Pistol Range Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Fee: 10.00 for range fee Shooting instruction in the indoor range using 22 caliber pistols with an emphasis on firearm safety. A $10.00 range fee is payable at the first class (check payable to MITPE). Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Pistol (Intermediate) MIT Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 01-03:00pm, Pistol Range Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must have taken Beg. Pistol & reg. thru PE Lottery Fee: 10.00 for range fee Shooting instruction in the indoor range using 22 caliber pistols with an emphasis on firearm safety. A $10.00 range fee is payable at the first class (check payable to MITPE). Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Power Cycle 45 HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 07-07:45am, Zesiger Center, MAC Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 10 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass This 45-minute cycle class packs in a lot of power in a short amount of time. While indoors on a stationary cycle bike, an instructor will lead you on a ride that leaves your heart pumping and muscles burning. This class is perfect for all levels since you can adjust the bike’s resistance to fit your needs. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Power Yoga (Wang Fitness Center II) HFC Staff Fri Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, 05:30-06:30pm, Wang Fitness Center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletic Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Flow through a sequence of active yoga poses that help build flexibility, strength, balance, breath awareness, and focus. Begin with sun salutations then proceed through standing poses, seated poses, and some basic backbends and inversion. For all levels. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Power Yoga (Wang Fitness Center) HFC Staff Mon Jan 10, Mon Jan 24, 05-06:00pm, Wang Fitness Room Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Flow through a sequence of active yoga poses that help build flexibility, strength, balance, breath awareness, and focus. Begin with sun salutations, then proceed through standing poses, seated poses, and some basic backbends and inversions. Suitable for all levels. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Power Yoga (Zesiger Center) HFC Staff Sat Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 10-11:30am, DuPont, Multi-Purpose Room Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 20 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Flow through a sequence of active yoga poses that help build flexibility, strength, balance, breath awareness, and focus. Begin with sun salutations then proceed through standing poses, seated poses, and some basic backbends and inversion. For all levels. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Pre - Masters (Alumni Pool) HFC Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-27, 06-07:00pm, Alumni Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for Registration This program is designed for adult swimmers who want to gain swimming endurance. This will help prepare swimmers for either a Masters Swim Program or for the use of lap swimming as a form of aerobic exercise. Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class, and be able to swim 500 yards continuously. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/ Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Pre - Masters (Zesiger Pool) HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 07-08:30pm, Zesiger Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for Registration This program is designed for adult swimmers who want to gain swimming endurance. This will help prepare swimmers for either a Masters swim program or for the use of lap swimming as a form of aerobic exercise. Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class and be able to swim 500 yards continuously. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Rock Hard HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 12:15-12:45pm, Z Center MAC Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Intense abdominal and back strength workout designed for the individual craving the truly rock solid body. Combine this class with a cardio workout for the ultimate fitness routine. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Scuba PE Class United Divers Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 07-10:00pm, Alumni Pool Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Will be required to pass a swim test on the first night. Special instruction encompassing a full semester of lecture, pool work, and 5 ocean dives leads to internationally recognized SSI Scuba Diver Certification. Fee of $300 covers instruction, text, rentals, log book, dive tables, and use of all necessary equipment. Scuba class meeting entails: (1) Enrollment/health form and (2) four points of credit. Registration is in the PE Office on a first-come/ first-served basis. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Self Defense - LEAP Staff Tue, Thu-Fri, Jan 4, 6-7, 11, 13-14, 01-03:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery LEAP (Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness Program) self-defense, Inc. provides both self-defense skills as well as a self-reflective component that focuses on keeping girls/women safe in their communities. The program teaches numerous physical self-defense techniques, safety and awareness skills, and builds confidence. Students will receive training in this course to become mentors ("Teaching women") in Cambridge programs for girls aged 8-16.This course is directly linked to Community service opportunities and will prepare MIT volunteers for spring Girls' LEAP programs. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettiene, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Shallow Water Liquid Lunch HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 12:15-01:00pm, Alumni Pool Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 15 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass This class offers a highly concentrated muscle workout, while providing strong cardio exercises. Increase your arm strength and endurance while providing a healthy overall workout. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Shallow Water Power Workout HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 06-07:00pm, Alumni Pool Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 15 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Registration This class offers a highly concentrated muscle workout, while providing strong cardio exercises. Increase your arm strength and endurance while providing a healthy overall workout. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/ Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Shotokan Karate Johnson Chung, Alex Ihler Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 07-09:00pm, TBD No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Shotokan Karate is a traditional Japanese martial art, which the MIT Karate Club has practiced here for over 20 years. We are affiliated with Shotokan Karate of America (SKA), a nonprofit national organization with ties to dojos around the US and internationally. Beginning classes are offered during IAP and at the beginning of each academic term. No experience is necessary, and our membership is open to anyone -- undergrads, grad students, alumni, or affiliates. We invite you to practice with us and experience karate and our group. Web: http://www.mit.edu/~karate Contact: Email karate-officers@mit.edu, or Alex Ihler, 32-D570, x3-4874, ihler@mit.edu Sponsor: Karate Club Skating MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 25, 10-11:00am, Johnson Rink Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery The basic fundamentals are taught which include forward and backward skating and stopping, skating in circles both forward and backward. Students are generally divided according to ability utilizing multiple instructors. Students can rent skates for this class at the rink. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Skating (Section 2) MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 11am-12:00pm, Johnson Rink Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery The basic fundamentals are taught which include forward and backward skating and stopping, skating in circles both forward and backward. Students are generally divided according to ability utilizing multiple instructors. Students can rent skates for this class at the rink. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Sport Taekwondo Beginner Classes Dan Chuang, Radhika Jagannathan Mon, Wed, Jan 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 07:30-09:30pm, DuPont Bball Courts No enrollment limit, no advance sign up Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) We are the MIT Sport Taekwondo Club, and we practice WTF-style taekwondo. This includes full-contact sparring, just like in the Olympics. Not sure if TKD is for you? Come to our beginner class! Learn to kick and block correctly and get a great workout. Get taught by world-class taekwondoists and instructors. Work out with the 2004 Collegiate National Championship team. Take the first step towards a black belt! Web: http://taekwondo.mit.edu Contact: Radhika Jagannathan, sport-tkd-info@mit.edu Sponsor: Sport Taekwondo Club Squash (Beginner) MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 11am-12:00pm, Zesiger Squash Cts. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Introduction of the basic skills for beginners who wish to learn this fast-moving indoor racquet sport. All necessary equipment is provided. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Squash (Beginner, Section 2) MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 01-02:00pm, Zesiger Squash Cts. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Introduction of the basic skills for beginners who wish to learn this fast-moving indoor racquet sport. All necessary equipment is provided. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Squash (Section 3) MIT Staff Tue-Thu, Jan 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25, 02-03:00pm, Zesiger Squash Cts. Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Introduction of the basic skills for beginners who wish to learn this fast moving indoor racquet sport. All necessary equipment is provided. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Stroke Analysis (aka Aquatics-Stroke Improvement) MIT Staff Fri Jan 21, Wed Jan 26, Fri Jan 28, 10am-12:00pm, Zesiger Pool Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) This program is designed for the intermediate adult swimmer who wants to learn the fundamentals of lap swimming and improve their stroke technique. Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class, as well as be able to swim 100 yards continuously. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Stroke Technique (Alumni Pool) HFC Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 05-06:00pm, Alumni Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for Registration This program is designed for the intermediate adult swimmer who wants to learn the fundamentals of lap swimming and improve their stroke technique. Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class and be able to swim 100 yards continuously. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Stroke Technique (Zesiger Pool) HFC Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 12-01:00pm, Zesiger Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for Registration This program is designed for the intermediate adult swimmer who wants to learn the fundamentals of lap swimming and improve their stroke technique. Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class, and be able to swim 100 yards continuously. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Swimming - Intermediate MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 17-20, 24-27, 01-02:30pm, Zesiger Pool Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must reg. thru PE lottery Conducted in the deep pool for those who wish to gain proficiency in the various strokes. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, W35-297X, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Table Tennis MIT Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 07:30-09:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Instruction of the basic fundamentals will get the beginner into the game and those with "Ping-Pong" experience to the next level. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Taekwondo MIT Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 07-08:30pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery We welcome you to try the Korean martial art of Tae Kwon Do. You'll learn to execute powerful hand strikes, blocks, and kicks. Practicing brings many benefits -- self-discipline, physical conditioning, reduced stress, self-knowledge, and respect. P.E. classes are challenging -- each student is encouraged to push him- or herself to their limit, and then strive to move beyond. Classes will focus on callisthenic warm-ups, stretching, basic kicks and hand techniques, and learning the first Tae Kwon Do form (pattern of movements). The final classes will give students the opportunity for safe, controlled sparring with members of The MIT Tae Kwon Do Club. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Tap Dance Susan Alt Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 11am-12:30pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery Learn the fundamental moves of this classic American dance form. Develop strength and agility and get a good workout as well. Start with the basic elements and add new combinations every week as you dance to the best of swing, blues, soul, Zydeco and Dixieland. Keep the beat with your feet and have a great time. Please wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. For beginners and those who have had previous elementary classes. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Tennis (Advanced) MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 02-03:00pm, JAC Oval Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery For those with above average or high intermediate skills derived from several years of play. You must be competitive with other intermediate players. Having taken beginner class does not necessarily qualify you for this class. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Tennis - Beg. MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 01-02:00pm, JAC Oval Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery An introductory course for those with limited or no playing experience. Instruction will include the basic strokes, serve, volley, rules and scoring. Students must bring their own racquets. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Triathlon Swim Training HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 06:15-07:30am, Zesiger Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 12 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 60.00 for Registration This program emphasizes training for long distance swimming (1/2 mile plus), triathlon-specific techniques, freestyle and participant-specific goals. Prerequisite: Swim 2,000 yards continuously. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Triathlon Training (Swim, Bike, Run) HFC Staff Tue-Thu, Jan 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 07:15-08:15pm, Zesiger Center, JZ Lobby, Pool, MAC Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 10 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 75.00 for for Registration Interested in triathlons but don't know how to train? Are you an experienced triathlete looking to take racing to the next level? Triathlon training is designed to teach people of all abilities competitive swimming, biking, and running. Participants will also learn specific triathlon skills, including: pack swimming/drafting, swim starts, buoy turns, transitions, running after the bike, racing/training nutrition. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: HFC Staff, swimlessons@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Tuck & Tone HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 06-07:00pm, Alumni Pool Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 15 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletic Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for group exercise pass Your total body is targeted in this new toning class. Combining resistance training and a cardio workout, your body will tone up in no time. This class is for any skill level and will be conducted in the shallow water. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Vinyasa Yoga HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 12:15-01:15pm, Wang Fitness Center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass Integrate breath with movement through a series of poses linked together to cultivate both strength and flexibility. Be prepared to sweat, but this class welcomes all fitness levels. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Volleyball (Intermediate) Hiram Ettienne Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 11am-12:00pm, Rockwell Cage Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery This course is for students that have had previous playing experience. Basic fundamentals will be reviewed prior to the introduction of basic offensive and defensive strategies. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Volleyball - Beginner MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 10-11:00am, Rockwell Cage Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must register thru PE Lottery An introductory course for those with limited or no playing experience. Instruction will include techniques for serving, passing, setting, spiking. There will be team play during the second half of the course. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Water Fitness - Deep Water Liquid Lunch HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 12-01:00pm, Alumni Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 15 participants. Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session Ready for a challenge? This no-impact class combines water resistance and aerobic training to get the best workout possible and its high intensity targets all parts of the body. Class has a minimum of 6 to run. FEE: $50, for credit Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter/aquatics Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Water Safety Instructor (WSI) HFC Staff Mon Jan 10 thru Fri Jan 14, 09am-05:00pm, DuPont Conf. Room, and Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 240.00 for registration and course materials This ARC course trains instructor candidates to teach Infant and Pre-school Aquatics Program, 7 levels of Learn to Swim Program, Community Water Safety, Water Safety Instructor Aide courses, and, for eligible individuals, Safety Training for Swim Coaches course. Minimum of age 16 by end of course. Includes Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT) Prerequisite. Pretest includes 25 yards of the following: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke; and 15 yards Butterfly, 1 minute of treading water, 1 minute of backfloating at Red Cross level 4 or higher. Successful completion of precourse session, consisting of tests of water safety, swimming skills and knowledge. PE points available upon instructor approval. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: arcinfo@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Weight Loss Series: Getting Started HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 07-08:30pm, Z Center MAC Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 10 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletic Card Fee: 99.00 for Registration Conquer your fears, eliminate excuses, and learn the tools necessary to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. Instructor-led cardio and strength workouts and nutritional education make up the first course of our weight loss series leading you on your road to lifetime fitness success. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Weight Training MIT Staff Mon-Thu, Jan 4-6, 10-13, 18-20, 24-25, 11am-12:00pm, duPont Weight Rm., 1st 3 classes mandatory. Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Signup by: 08-Dec-2004 Limited to 20 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must receive class thru PE Lottery. Teaches students proper techniques of lifting and spotting. Provides information for putting together individual workout programs. Weightlifting can be a lifetime activity and an integral part of overall fitness. Proper gym etiquette is taught and expected. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Hiram Ettienne, hirame@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Yoga & Relaxation HFC Staff Thu Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, 05:30-06:30pm, Wang Fitness Center Enrollment limited: first come, first served Limited to 25 participants. Prereq: MIT Athletics Card & Group Exercise Pass Fee: 50.00 for Group Exercise Pass End your day with a class focused on easing muscle tension, relieving stress, and clearing of the mind while flowing through basic yoga postures and learning breathing techniques. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Yoga 1 HFC Staff Mon, Wed, Jan 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26, 06-07:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Must get class thru PE Lottery. An introduction to revitalizing postures with a strong focus on alignment. These postures aid in greater flexibility and balance. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Yoga 2 HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 12-01:00pm, T-Club Lounge Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Gain increased flexibility and strength while learning stress-reducing techniques. This class builds from specific postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation taught in Yoga 1 to develop greater muscular strength, suppleness, and flexibility. Web: http://web.mit.edu/athletics/www/physed/index.html Contact: Jill Altomari, altomari@mit.edu Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Class - Introduction to Swim Club HFC Staff Sat Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 08-09:00am, Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 35.00 for registration For experienced swimmers interested in competitive swimming. Emphasis will be on racing style strokes. Class will practice techniques, starts, turns, and other essentials for competitive swimming. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Class - Level 1: Water Exploration HFC Staff Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 10-10:30am, Zesiger Center pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 35.00 for registration Students begin to explore the water environment through floating, submerging, kicking skills, breath control and elementary skills. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Class - Level 2: Primary Skills HFC Staff Wed Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:00am, Zesiger Center Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Level 1 Skills & MIT Athletics Card Fee: 35.00 for registration Students learn how to turn over, additional breathing, combined front and back strokes and basic safety skills. Prerequisite: Level 1 skills. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Class - Level 3: Stroke Readiness HFC Staff Tue Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, 04-04:45pm, Alumni Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Level 2 Skills & MIT Athletics Card Fee: 35.00 for registration Learn to dive, front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, tread water and additional safety skills. Prereq: Level 2 skills. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Class - Level 4: Stroke Development HFC Staff Thu Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, 04-04:45pm, Alumni Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: Level 3 Skills & MIT Athletics Card Fee: 35.00 for registration Students learn deep water skills, endurance and distance swimming, breaststroke, sidestroke, turning at the wall and emergency rescue breathing techniques. Prerequisite: Level 3 skills. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Class - Water Polo Lessons HFC Staff Tue, Thu, Jan 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 04-05:00pm, Zesiger Pool No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below) Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Cards Fee: 65.00 for registration Beginner's introduction to the fun sport water polo. Students will improve overall fitness level, swimming and polo skills. Two sections available for ages 6-11 and 12-17. As a prerequisite, participants must be able to swim 25 yards and tread water for 1 minute. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Water Polo Clinic HFC Staff Sat Jan 8, 12-02:00pm, Zesiger Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 20 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 15.00 for registration This clinic is for interested child who want to learn about the game of water polo and some of the basic fundamentals needed to play. Geared towards children ages 7-15. As a prerequisite, participants must be able to swim 25 yards and tread water for 1 minute. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER) Youth Water Polo Clinic HFC Staff Sat Jan 22, 12-02:00pm, Zesiger Pool Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below) Limited to 20 participants. Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series) Prereq: MIT Athletics Card Fee: 15.00 for registration This clinic is for interested child who want to learn about the game of water polo and some of the basic fundamentals needed to play. Geared towards children ages 7-15. As a prerequisite, participants must be able to swim 25 yards and tread water for 1 minute. Web: http://web.mit.edu/zcenter Contact: swimlessons@mit.ed Sponsor: Athletics, Physical Education & Recreation (DAPER)

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