IAP 2016 Activities by Category - Health and Fitness

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director of Aquatics

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Member fee, $60 for non-member fee

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke.  

Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting face wet and floating on their front with assistance in shallow water.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, W35, (617) 324-2100, reardons@mit.edu

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Jan/04	Mon	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/11	Mon	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/25	Mon	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTechingPool
Feb/01	Mon	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke.  Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting face wet and float on their front in shallow water.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatic Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/14
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Members; $60 for NonMembers

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke.  

Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting their face wet and floating on their front with assistance in shallow water.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Adult Beginning Swimming Thursday AM

Jan/07	Thu	07:30AM-08:30AM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/14	Thu	07:30AM-08:30AM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/21	Thu	07:30AM-08:30AM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/28	Thu	07:30AM-08:30AM	ZesigerTeachingPool

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke.  Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting their face wet and floating on their front with assistance in shallow water.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatics Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: please see description
Fee: $36.00 for Members; $60 for NonMembers

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke.  

Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting their face wet and floating on their front with assistance in shallow water.

Register with MIT Recreation online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni Centers

 

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Adult Beginning Swimming

Jan/05	Tue	06:15PM-07:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/12	Tue	06:15PM-07:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/19	Tue	06:15PM-07:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/26	Tue	06:15PM-07:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke.  Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting their face wet and floating on their front with assistance in shallow water.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatics Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Members; $60 for NonMembers

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Our instructors will help you improve your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke.  

Prerequisite:  Participants should be comfortable swimming on front and back.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, w35-164, 617-324-2100, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Adult Intermediate Swim

Jan/04	Mon	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/11	Mon	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/25	Mon	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Feb/01	Mon	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve on the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke.  Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting their face wet and floating on their front with assistance in shallow water.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatics Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/14
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Members; $60 for NonMembers

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Our instructors will help you improve your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke.  

Prerequisite:  Participants should be comfortable swimming on front and back.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Adult Intermediate Swim Thursdays

Jan/07	Thu	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/14	Thu	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/21	Thu	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/28	Thu	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Our instructors will help you improve your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke.  Prerequisite:  Participants should be comfortable swimming on front and back.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatics Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 8 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $27.00 for Member, $48 for non-members

This course is designed for the true beginner who has little experience with swimming or who has swimming apprehension.  Instructors provide support, guidance, and patience to help you learn to enjoy and be safe in the water. The focus will be on floating, treading, changing body position and comfort. 

Prerequisite:  Participants should be willing to stand in 4 feet of water and get face wet.

 

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, W35-164, x4-2100, reardons@mit.edu

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Jan/05	Tue	05:30PM-06:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/12	Tue	05:30PM-06:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/19	Tue	05:30PM-06:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/26	Tue	05:30PM-06:15PM	ZesigerTeachingPool

This course is designed for the true beginner who has little experience with swimming or who has swimming apprehension.  Instructors provide support, guidance, and patience to help you learn to enjoy and be safe in the water. The focus will be on floating, treading, changing body position and comfort.  Prerequisite:  Participants should be willing to stand in 4 feet of water and get face wet.

Dave Comi, instructor

Jan/04	Mon	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/06	Wed	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/08	Fri	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/11	Mon	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/13	Wed	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/20	Wed	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/22	Fri	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/25	Mon	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/27	Wed	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room
Jan/29	Fri	07:30PM-09:00PM	W32 wrestling room

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

Aikido is the modern Japanese martial art in which cheating is technique. Think outside the box and get out of the way.

Some of our students come once a week; some come every time. Some come for self-defense, some for exercise, and some for stress relief.

Classes are open to all MIT affiliates. Beginners (to the club, to aikido, to martial arts, or to general fitness) are welcome at any class.

Wear something roomy or stretchy, e.g. sweat pants.

Please sign a club-sports waiver ahead of time and bring your MIT ID card.

MWF 7:30 - 9 pm in the Wrestling Room in W32 DuPont Athletic Center (enter through Zesiger Center). Note that a DAPER membership or day pass is required to access these facilities. MIT students receive free membership, which can be activated at the Z Center main desk.

http://web.mit.edu/kokikai

kokikai-officers@mit.edu

 

Sponsor(s): Kokikai Aikido Club
Contact: Dave Comi, davecomi@mit.edu

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatic Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/13
Limited to 6 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $360.00 for Members; $385 for NonMembers

COURSE PURPOSE

The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress.

PREREQUISITES

To participate in the Water Safety Instructor course, individuals must:

                        Be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled lesson of this course.

                        Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:

 1. Swim the following strokes consistent with Level 4 Stroke Performance

                        Front crawl—25 yards

                        Back crawl—25 yards

                        Breaststroke—25 yards

                        Elementary backstroke—25 yards

                        Sidestroke—25 yards

                        Butterfly—15 yards

 2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling).

3. Tread water for 1 minute.

 

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

 

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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WSI Certification

Jan/13	Wed	06:30PM-10:30PM	Zesiger Center
Jan/17	Sun	06:30PM-10:30PM	Zesiger Center
Jan/20	Wed	06:30PM-10:30PM	Zesiger Center
Jan/24	Sun	06:30PM-10:30PM	Zesiger Center
Jan/27	Wed	06:30PM-10:30PM	Zesiger Center
Jan/31	Sun	06:30PM-10:30PM	Zesiger Center

PREREQUISITES: Be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled lesson of this course, Successfully complete pre-requisite skills testing

Darlye Elise Innocent, MSW, PhD

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at all sessions, but it's recommended to attend all.

Little else receives the bulk of our attention like our bodies and our relationships. From what we eat to what we wear, from spending time together to showing we care, life entails maintaining both physical and emotional/social health. This workshop series pulls from science-backed wellness strategies, Biblical principles, and best practices to show you how to enjoy a life of brilliance and balance in academia.

Sponsor(s): CampusHOPE
Contact: Kwabena Arthur, 617-682-5594, KKARTHUR@MIT.EDU

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Energize

Jan/11

Mon

04:00PM-05:30PM

5-134, Bring your notebook

We¿ll look at how to get our bodies the energy in order to be more productive and better manage stress. You¿ll all also leave this session with a game plan for how to intentionally engage in your relationships, leaving you and those you care about energized.

Darlye Elise Innocent, MSW, PhD

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The Real Thing

Jan/12

Tue

04:00PM-05:30PM

5-134, Bring a notebook

When it comes to health of body and healthy relationships, we too often settle for imitations and substitutes.Together we¿ll learn how to see past the decoys and instead focus on what God intended for our wellbeing of both body and heart.

Darlye Elise Innocent, MSW, PhD

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Down the Hatch: Mmm...Good

Jan/13

Wed

04:00PM-05:30PM

5-134, Bring a notebook

If only nourishment entailed just getting food into our bellies... it's actually so much more! We'll explore the 4 phases necessary for optimum nourishment for brain and body. We'll bust food myths that sabotage your food choices and we'll show you that a balanced (and delicious!) meal really is possible on a college campus. Tasty samples will be provided.

Darlye Elise Innocent, MSW, PhD

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Spring Clean

Jan/14

Thu

04:00PM-05:30PM

5-134, Bring your notebook

We'll explore the body's 7 channels of elimination and how to unburden both your mind and body for optimum physical and academic performance. Simple, natural, dorm-friendly remedies will be shared.

Darlye Elise Innocent, MSW, PhD

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The Asset

Jan/15

Fri

04:00PM-05:30PM

4-149, Bring a notebook

Our minds are our most valuable assets. We'll identify the ways in which to protect this irreplaceable treasure while in academia and beyond. Note room change to 4-149!!

Darlye Elise Innocent, MSW, PhD

Deborah Abel, Artistic Director, Deborah Abel Dance Company

Jan/29

Fri

02:00PM-04:00PM

Walker Dance Studio, stretchy dance clothes, barefoot, water bottle

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/28
Limited to 30 participants
Prereq: 2 years dance experience recommended
Fee: $10.00 for Instructor and Demonstrator Fee

A Bhakti Modern master class is a modern dance technique class which focuses on the inbreath and outbreath of the unfolding movements and phrases, as they ebb, flow and spiral in varying dynamics. The technique is Limon inspired, and the music is drawn from world music, kirtan and singer/songwriter pieces.

 Each class begins with an organically conceived warmup that trains, strengthens, and warms the body in flowing combinations and contrasting dramatic rhythms. The class starts meditatively on the floor, moves to a standing center, and continues to a breath-infused, passionate dance phase which aims to evoke in each dancer a connection to divine beauty, inner longing, and personal artistry. 

www.deborahabeldance.org

 

Contact: Lee Perlman, 24-612, (978) 369-4530, lperlman@mit.edu

Libby Mahaffy, Assistant Director for Conflict Resolution

Jan/12

Tue

10:00AM-12:00PM

NW35 - Hulsizer Room

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Prereq: None

Participants are invited to learn about motivational coaching, negotiation skills, power and balance.

Scenario 1: A friend is having trouble – they keep coming to you to complain, but they never seem to take your advice and the problem is getting worse. What do you do?

Scenario 2: A friend is having trouble and it’s a tough situation – you’re not even sure what they should do, and you’re feeling stuck. You could get involved and try to solve it for them, but that’s backfired in the past. What do you do?

Whether you’re the go-to friend in your group or want to be, this workshop will provide tools and frameworks for supporting friends in tough situations. With interactive instruction and hands-on practice, participants will learn content as well as have opportunities to coach and give feedback to each other.

Please register for the workshop here: http://tinyurl.com/oz7jk49

Sponsor(s): Office of Student Outreach and Support
Contact: Conflict Management, ConflictManagement@MIT.EDU

Libby Mahaffy, Assistant Director for Conflict Management

Jan/12

Tue

02:00PM-04:00PM

NW35 - Hulsizer Room

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Prereq: Members with basic conflict management training

Participants are invited to learn about motivational coaching, negotiation skills, power and balance.

This workshop is for MIT community members who already have basic conflict management training and are looking for a skills refresher. Participants will delve deeper into conflict coaching, motivational interviewing, and reframing through games, practice, and feedback.

Please register for the workshop here: http://tinyurl.com/oz7jk49

Sponsor(s): Office of Student Outreach and Support
Contact: Conflict Management, ConflictManagement@MIT.EDU

David V. Diamond, CSS, MD, FACOEM, Associate Medical Director

Jan/25

Mon

10:00AM-11:00AM

46-3189

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

Based on 25 years of experience in the MIT community evaluating and treating repetitive strain injuries from computer overuse, MIT's Chief of Employee Health and Occupational Medicine will review the causes for overuse symptoms and how to avoid and treat injuries. There will be a comprehensive presentation but time will be left to allow questions and answers during the session and after.

Sponsor(s): Environment, Health and Safety Office, MIT Medical
Contact: Jessica Van, N52-496, 617 452-3233, JVAN@MIT.EDU

Ashley Norwood

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/04
Limited to 7 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $85.00 for for a total of 7 classes

 

Top performers, athletes and business executives have long understood the vital role of coaches in bringing out the best in individuals, and in helping them to achieve their goals and to thrive. Community Wellness Health & Wellness coaches are trained to help you achieve and sustain healthy habits in any area of your life. YOU bring your own agenda and work on whatever goals you choose. This health coaching class provides opportunities for reflection, and instructions on how to break down your goals into realistic, incremental weekly experiments. Your Health & Wellness coach provides tools, structure, and guidance. The group provides accountability and support. In this small group setting, you will experience the power of health & wellness coaching, and learn evidence-based tools to support you in the process of change such as mindfulness practices, journal writing exercises, effective goal setting. You CAN take charge of your well-being! This class will show you how. Led by Ashley Norwood

Sample Goals Include:

-Organizing Your Life
-Getting Better Sleep
-Becoming More Active
-Increasing Energy and Focus
-Cultivating Mindfulness and Positivity
-Adopting Better Eating Habits
-Becoming Financially Fit

 

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-205, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU

Jenny Jin

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

Why do we feel that we can tackle the biggest challenges out in the world, but we often feel daunted or hard on ourselves when we face personal challenges? This course introduces the tools of design thinking and rapid release cycles from innovation companies (Google, Dropbox, IDEO) to apply to behavior change. We aim for students to come away with experience in design thinking, innovation, mindfulness, compassion, curiosity all embraced by top companies in the world that will help them at MIT and beyond where they continually face the question: "How do I design and live an intentional life? 

This is a condensed version of a full semester course offered Spring 2016 (EC.S04).  Students may take both the IAP and Spring versions. 

To register for one of the 20 slots, please email course instructor Jennifer Jin (jennycataj@alum.mit.edu) with your name, major, and year.

 

 

Sponsor(s): Edgerton Center
Contact: Jenny Jin, jjin@googlealumni.com

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Session One

Jan/20	Wed	02:00PM-05:00PM	4-402
Jan/22	Fri	02:00PM-05:00PM	4-402

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatics Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $27.00 for Members $48 for NonMembers

This course will break down the coordination, flexibility, timing, and power of the freestyle stroke to help swimmers learn good form and increase overall efficiency. Drills that teach proper posture, bodyline, and balance will be used to create the desired fluid motion when moving through the water.  

Prerequisite:  Participants should be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle continuously and should be comfortable in deep water.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Efficient Freestyle

Jan/05	Tue	05:15PM-06:00PM	Alumni Pool
Jan/12	Tue	05:15PM-06:00PM	Alumni Pool
Jan/19	Tue	05:15PM-06:00PM	Alumni Pool
Jan/26	Tue	05:15PM-06:00PM	Alumni Pool

This course will break down the coordination, flexibility, timing, and power of the freestyle stroke to help swimmers learn good form and increase overall efficiency. Drills that teach proper posture, bodyline, and balance will be used to create the desired fluid motion when moving through the water.  Prerequisite:  Participants should be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle continuously and be comfortable in deep water.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatic Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Members $60 for NonMembers

This course will break down the timing, coordination, and power of each of the 6 swim strokes to help swimmers improve their swimming form and increase swim stroke efficiency.  

Prerequisite:  Participant should be able to swim 50 yards continuously of Freestyle and Backstroke and 25 yards of Breaststroke or Sidestroke and should be comfortable in deep water.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Efficient Swimming Tuesday Mornings

Jan/05	Tue	07:00AM-08:00AM	Alumni Pool
Jan/12	Tue	07:00AM-08:00AM	Alumni Pool
Jan/19	Tue	07:00AM-08:00AM	Alumni Pool
Jan/26	Tue	07:00AM-08:00AM	Alumni Pool

This course will break down the timing, coordination, and power of each of the 6 swim strokes to help swimmers improve their swimming form and increase swim stroke efficiency.  Prerequisite:  Participant should be able to swim 50 yards continuously of Freestyle and Backstroke and 25 yards of Breaststroke or Sidestroke and should be comfortable in deep water.

Deanna Dempsey, Assistant Fitness Director

Jan/05	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang
Jan/07	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang
Jan/12	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang
Jan/14	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang
Jan/19	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang
Jan/21	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang
Jan/26	Tue	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang
Jan/28	Thu	07:00PM-09:00PM	57 Alumni Wang

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, but not required to attend all
Fee: $84.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $145 for Nonmembers

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a group exercise instructor, this 4-week course is great for you. Students will learn what it takes to become a quality group fitness instructor based on the curriculum of the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America certification course. You will gain practical experience and will be expected to workout often. In addition, you will discuss various exercise physiology topics and how they pertain to teaching group fitness. Upon completion students can choose to attend a 1-Day AFAA Primary Group Fitness Instructor Certification Course. Once certified, you will be prepared to audition an start working as a group fitness instructor at a local gym.

Contact: Deanna Dempsey, 617-253-2022, DDEMPSEY@MIT.EDU

Deanna Dempsey, Assistant Fitness Director

Jan/05	Tue	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/07	Thu	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/12	Tue	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/14	Thu	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/19	Tue	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/21	Thu	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/26	Tue	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/28	Thu	07:00PM-08:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, but not requiered to attend all
Fee: $48.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $104 for Nonmembers

Already have intermediate squash skills? This class offers sequential shot exercises isolating specific regions of the court with greater complexity blended with 2 and 3-shot option drills to simulate real-time match-play. Consistent trouble-spots and common errors will be re-assessed, and short round-robin competition will round-out each session.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Deanna Dempsey, 617-253-2022, DDEMPSEY@MIT.EDU

Angie Tung

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

Join us for a 3-week Beginner Hoop Dance class series. Learn the basics and beyond! We will explore fundamental components to hooping on and off the body. Class is designed for new hoopers and experienced beginners. If you have never hula hooped in your life, we’ll set you up with the proper tools to get started. Experienced beginners will received variations to familiar movements and tricks plus tips on how to drill and improve your technique. Hoop dance is a movement form that incorporates technique, flow and creative exploration of a traditional circus prop. Come join us -- expect to be challenged and have tons of fun!

Hoops will be provided, wear comfortable form-fitting clothes. Any non-members will need to purchase Day Passes to access the Zesiger Mac Court.

Sponsor(s): Urban Studies and Planning
Contact: Angie Tung, 4-8473, yanchi@mit.edu

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Sessions

Jan/07	Thu	06:00PM-07:00PM	Zesiger MAC COURT
Jan/14	Thu	06:00PM-07:00PM	Zesiger MAC COURT
Jan/21	Thu	06:00PM-07:00PM	Zesiger MAC COURT

Angie Tung

Jason Thomas, Health Coach & Fitness Specialist

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

Sun style, the youngest of the five major Tai Chi branches [created by Sun Lu-tang (1861-1932)], is fluid and smooth with a higher stance (compared to Yang style), placing less stress on the joints. The class plays with the 73 competition form—gentle movements that emphasize posture and stability coordinated with the breath and an underlying current of spiral-moving, internal energy (Qi) so as to cultivate mindfulness and relaxation.  Instructors use the proven Stepwise Progressive Teaching method for clarity and quick-learning.  Participants must wear sneakers or flat, well-fitting shoes. Be sure to check with your health care provider before participating in this or any program of progressive exercise.

 Attend one or all sessions, however be mindful that this is a progressive 3-week class,  building on the skills and movements learned in the prior week.

 Instructors are certified with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/).

 

Contact: Jason Thomas, NW16-153, 617 253-8462, JASON@PSFC.MIT.EDU

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Jan/14	Thu	06:00PM-07:15PM	4-145
Jan/21	Thu	06:00PM-07:15PM	4-145
Jan/28	Thu	06:00PM-07:15PM	4-145

Jim Regan, Jason Thomas - Health Coach & Fitness Specialist

Deanna Dempsey, Assistant Director of Fitness

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants will sign up for all sessions, but not requiered to attend all
Fee: $48.00 for MIT Recreation Members $104 for Nonmembers

Finally, an olympic lifting class! This class is an introduction to Olympic Weight Training designed for beginner weight trainers and students looking to improve their form. Exercises that will be taught include the back squat, front squat, overhead squat, dead lift, clean, and snatch.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Deanna Dempsey, 617-253-2022, DDEMPSEY@MIT.EDU

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Introduction for Olympic Weight Lifting

Jan/05	Tue	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/07	Thu	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/12	Tue	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/14	Thu	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/19	Tue	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/21	Thu	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/26	Tue	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/28	Thu	09:00AM-10:00AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level

Jennifer Earls

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

4 week class starting on Wednesday, January 6th from 6:00PM-7:15PM.

Open your mind and manage your stress! Koru is a four week introduction to the practice of Mindfulness. Koru has been proven to help students decrease stress and self-judgment while increasing mindfulness and quality of sleep. Mindfulness is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past. You will learn multiple skills including, meditation, breathing exercises, guided imagery, the body scan and more. Each of these skills is designed to help you manage stress and enrich your life. Attendance at all four classes is required. There will be 10 minutes of mindfulness practice per day required. Led by Jennifer Earls.

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  REGISTER AT: https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation

**Class is for Students Only

Sessions are on Wednesdays, January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016

 

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-205, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU

Jennifer Earls

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/04
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

4-week class starting on Sunday, January 10th from 12:15pm-1:30pm.

Open your mind and manage your stress! Koru is a four week introduction to the practice of Mindfulness. Koru has been proven to help students decrease stress and self-judgment while increasing mindfulness and quality of sleep. Mindfulness is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past. You will learn multiple skills including, meditation, breathing exercises, guided imagery, the body scan and more. Each of these skills is designed to help you manage stress and enrich your life. Attendance at all four classes is required. There will be 10 minutes of mindfulness practice per day required. Led by Jennifer Earls.

PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  REGISTER AT: https://medical.mit.edu/community/wellness/classes/mindfulness-meditation

**Class is for Students Only

Sessions are on Sunday, January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016

 

 

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-205, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU

John Bondlow

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 16 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $48.00 for members, $104 nonmembers

This course combines various massage techniques, with a cursory view of anatomy & physiology, theory and application of therapeutic massage. As is the nature of massage, this course is experiential and the material will be presented in lecture-demonstration, discussion, and hands-on participation. Have fun and feel great learning something very useful for you and for others. Visit mitrecsports.com for more information

This class is not available for PE credit.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stephanie Kloos, SKLOOS@MIT.EDU

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IAP Learn Massage

Jan/07	Thu	05:00PM-07:00PM	Z Center Media Room
Jan/14	Thu	05:00PM-07:00PM	Z Center Media Room
Jan/21	Thu	05:00PM-07:00PM	Z Center Media Room
Jan/28	Thu	05:00PM-07:00PM	Z Center Media Room

John Bondlow

Veronica Boyce

Jan/19

Tue

08:00PM-10:15PM

Morss Hall, Walker

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Come to the Tech Squares Beginners' Night and get a taste of modern Square Dancing. At Tech Squares, the square and round dancing club at MIT, we dance fast, we dance smart, and we have lots of fun! No previous dance experience or knowledge necessary.

Sponsor(s): Tech Squares
Contact: Veronica Boyce, 650 933 0841, squares@mit.edu

Deanna Dempsey, Assistant Fitness Director

Jan/04	Mon	08:00PM-09:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/06	Wed	08:00PM-09:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/11	Mon	08:00PM-09:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/13	Wed	08:00PM-09:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/20	Wed	08:00PM-09:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/25	Mon	08:00PM-09:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/27	Wed	08:00PM-09:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, not requiered to attend all
Fee: $48.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $104 for Nonmembers

Interested in learning how to play squash? Here’s an introduction to the basic stroke mechanics and rules of the game. In this course you will gradually address more challenging exercises as you demonstrate better shot control and efficient movement around the court.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Deanna Dempsey, 617-253-2022, DDEMPSEY@MIT.EDU

Scott Dynes, Bluewater Sailing Skipper, Matthew Lindblad, Assistant Professor/coach

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Attendance: It is preferred that participants come to most or all sessions
Prereq: None

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 43-foot boat, X-Dimension, in Boston Harbor, to P-town, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 43-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger and you can make extended multi-day voyages. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation (including celestial navigation), safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

Times: Tues/Thurs 6:30-8:30, January 5th- January 28th.

No PE Points are awarded for this class.

Activity Leader & Contact Person:
Scott Dynes, scott@dynes.org

Tue Jan 5th: Introduction to Keelboats - Eric Brown
Thurs Jan 7th: Navigation #1 - Ted Young
Tue Jan 12th: Navigation # 2 - Ted Young
Thurs Jan 14th: Weather - Eric Brown and Scott Dynes
Tue Jan 19th: Safety at Sea - Scott Dynes
Thurs Jan 21st: Racing - Adam Traina
Tue Jan 26th: Chartering a boat - Tim Hall
Thurs Jan 28th: Celestial Navigation - Adam Traina

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Scott Dynes, Bldg 51, (617) 253-4884, scott@dynes.org

Jason Thomas, Health Coach & Fitness Specialist

Jan/07	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149
Jan/14	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149
Jan/21	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149
Jan/28	Thu	12:00PM-01:00PM	4-149

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: None

Enjoy safe, relaxing, and easy-to-learn Sun style Tai Chi designed for individuals new to exercise and with limited mobility.  This modified set of 12 movements with a focus on balance, weight transference, breath and relaxation can be done sitting or standing.  Taught by certified instructors who emphasize safety, comfort and stability, this program is based on the world-renowned, evidence-based set from Dr. Paul Lam's Tai Chi for Arthritis and Health series, endorsed by the Arthritis foundation and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Participants must wear sneakers or flat, well-fitting shoes. Be sure to check with your health care provider before participating in this or any program of progressive exercise.

Instructors are certified with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/).

Contact: Jason Thomas, NW16-153, 617 253-8462, JASON@PSFC.MIT.EDU

Libby Mahaffy, Assistant Director for Conflict Resolution

Jan/25	Mon	12:00PM-01:30PM	8-205
Jan/29	Fri	03:00PM-04:30PM	8-205

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: None

Scenario 1: Your advisor is completely intimidating and hard to get ahold of to set up a meeting or discuss your research direction. On the one hand you’re wanting more interaction, but on the other you’re afraid of the interaction and what might come out of it. What do you do?

Scenario 2: Your labmate is driving you up the wall – using your equipment without asking and leaving messes for you to clean up. They are totally inconsiderate and it’s getting in the way of your research. What do you do?

If you’ve found yourself in situations like this since coming to MIT, this workshop is for you! Negotiation I for Graduate students provides one-and-a-half hours of instruction and practice in planning and executing a successful collaborative negotiation process. Through interactive activities, participants will learn and exercise skills that are immediately applicable in their daily lives. 

Please register for the workshop here: http://tinyurl.com/oz7jk49

Sponsor(s): Office of Student Outreach and Support
Contact: Conflict Management, ConflictManagement@MIT.EDU

Libby Mahaffy, Assistant Director for Conflict Resolution

Jan/27	Wed	05:00PM-06:30PM	8-205
Jan/28	Thu	12:00PM-01:30PM	8-205

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: None

Scenario 1: You’re working on a team project and it’s not going that well. One person dominates the meetings while others are completely checked out. You’re worried this dynamic will negatively affect your grade. What do you do?

Scenario 2: Your roommate is driving you up the wall! They sleep when you’re awake and are up and making noise when you’re trying to get some rest. Their behaviors are completely incomprehensible to you and you’re fed up. What do you do?

If you’ve found yourself in situations like this since coming to MIT, this workshop is for you! Negotiation I for Undergraduates provides one hour of instruction and practice in planning and executing a successful collaborative negotiation process. Through interactive activities, participants will learn and exercise skills that are immediately applicable in their daily lives.

Please register for the workshop here: http://tinyurl.com/oz7jk49

Sponsor(s): Office of Student Outreach and Support
Contact: Conflict Management, ConflictManagement@MIT.EDU

Ashley Norwood, Health & Wellness Coach

Enrollment: registration at wellness.mit.edu
Sign-up by 01/04
Limited to 7 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $85.00 for students, $115.00 traditional ins members, $150 employees

Top performers, athletes and business executives have long understood the vital role of coaches in bringing out the best in individuals, and in helping them to achieve their goals and to thrive. Community Wellness Health & Wellness coaches are trained to help you achieve and sustain healthy habits in any area of your life. YOU bring your own agenda and work on whatever goals you choose. This health coaching class provides opportunities for reflection, and instructions on how to break down your goals into realistic, incremental weekly experiments. Your Health & Wellness coach provides tools, structure, and guidance. The group provides accountability and support. In this small group setting, you will experience the power of health & wellness coaching, and learn evidence-based tools to support you in the process of change such as mindfulness practices, journal writing exercises, effective goal setting. You CAN take charge of your well-being! This class will show you how. Led by Ashley Norwood

Sample Goals Include:

-Organizing Your Life
-Getting Better Sleep
-Becoming More Active
-Increasing Energy and Focus
-Cultivating Mindfulness and Positivity
-Adopting Better Eating Habits
-Becoming Financially Fit

Location

E23-501

 

Sponsor(s): Community Wellness at MIT Medical
Contact: Nancy Boudrow, E23-205, 617 253-5358, BOUD@MED.MIT.EDU

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New Year, New You: Creating the Healthy

Jan/07	Thu	01:00PM-02:15PM	E23-501
Jan/14	Thu	01:00PM-02:15PM	E23-501
Jan/21	Thu	01:00PM-02:15PM	E23-501
Jan/28	Thu	01:00PM-02:15PM	E23-501
	Date TBD		01:00PM-02:15PM	E23-501
	Date TBD		01:00PM-02:15PM	E23-501
	Date TBD		01:00PM-02:15PM	E23-501

Ashley Norwood - Health & Wellness Coach

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatics Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/13
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Members; $60 for NonMembers

This course will increase your comfort when swimming for extended periods of time in open water, and is geared towards individuals who are training for a triathlon or an open water swim race. Swimmers will work to improve efficiency and build endurance while learning strategies specific to open water swimming.

Prerequisite:  Participants should be able to swim at least 200 yards of freestyle continuously and be comfortable in deep water.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Open Water/Triathlon Swim - AM

Jan/06	Wed	07:30AM-08:30AM	Alumni Pool
Jan/13	Wed	07:30AM-08:30AM	Alumni Pool
Jan/20	Wed	07:30AM-08:30AM	Alumni Pool
Jan/27	Wed	07:30AM-08:30AM	Alumni Pool

This course will increase your comfort when swimming for extended periods of time in open water, and is geared towards individuals who are training for a triathlon or an open water swim race. Swimmers work to improve efficiency and build endurance while learning strategies specific to open water swimming. Participants should be able to swim at least 200 yards of freestyle continuously and be comfortable in deep water.

 

Dr. Agnis Stibe, Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/04
Limited to 20 participants
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: Permission of instructor

Do I want to shape my behavior? Or influence behaviors of other people?

TEDx talk | TEDx Interview

Have I ever tried to change something in my behavior or to alter what others think or do? Has my experience been successful so far? If you would like to improve your chances, then you are welcome to practice and learn ways to reshape human behaviors (at scale).

Can you imagine a city that feels, understands, and cares? Many of us live and work in an urban environment, however we often are not aware of how hugely our behavior is influenced by the environment. Future cities will alter human behavior in countless ways and Socially Influencing Systems (SIS) will play an important role in making urban spaces more livable and resource-efficient by addressing current environmental problems and enabling healthier routines.

In this highly interactive course, we will discuss ways for reshaping our current environments and designing future Persuasive Cities to help people become healthier and to acquire sustainable lifestyles. We will explore how good urban design can be combined with Socially Influencing Systems (SIS) to encourage healthy behaviors at scale. We will study how quality of life can be improved through the creation of persuasive cities, streets, buildings, homes, and vehicles.

Each session will delve into practical design issues through interactive presentations and collaborative work.

Website | Syllabus

Register here by Jan 4, 2016

Sponsor(s): Media Arts and Sciences
Contact: Agnis Stibe, E15-368, 774 444-1750, AGNIS@MIT.EDU

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Persuasive Cities

Jan/06

Wed

10:00AM-12:00PM

E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion

10:00     Introduction and course logistics

10:30     Why Behavior Change Matters? - Opening Discussion

11:00     Persuasive Citiesfor Sustainable Wellbeing - Brainstorming on the Future Cities

11:30     Defining Behavior Change - Interactive Class Exercise

12:00     Closing

Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science

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Socially Influencing Systems

Jan/08

Fri

10:00AM-12:00PM

E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion

10:00     Socially Influencing Systems (SIS) - Key Elements of Persuasive Cities

10:30     Persuasive Urban Mobility and Persuasive Electric Vehicle - An Overview

11:00     Biking Tourney Results - Six Weeks of Riding to Work

11:30     Designing Interventions for Urban Behavior Change - Interactive Class Exercise

12:00     Closing

Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science

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Computer-Supported Influence

Jan/13

Wed

10:00AM-12:00PM

E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion

10:00     Computer-Supported Influence - Moderation Effects of Socially Influencing Systems

10:30     Problem Domains for Persuasive Applications - Contexts and Ethics

11:00     Advancing User Experience in Public Spaces - Engagement, Participation, Involvement

11:30     Implementing Persuasive Urban Systems - Interactive Class Exercise

12:00     Closing

Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science

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Sustainable Wellbeing

Jan/15

Fri

10:00AM-12:00PM

E15-359, Media Lab, 3rd floor, bring your passion

10:00     Health Behavior Change at Scale - Designing for Sustainable Wellbeing

10:30     Wellbeing in Future Cities - Urban Behavior Engineering

11:00     Developing Actionable Prototypes - Interactive Class Exercise

11:30     Framing Future Persuasive Cities - Closing Discussion

12:00     Closing

Dr. Agnis Stibe - Social Engineer at MIT Media Lab: City Science

MIT PE OFFICE

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/09
Attendance: Must attend day 1 to secure your spot in class

Physical Education offers courses designed for undergraduate students to complete the 8 point General Institute Requirement and swim requirement. There are over 40 types of courses including: aquatics, dance, individual sports, team sports, fitness, health and wellness, and outdoor education.  

Courses meet twice a week for 60 minutes for 4 weeks during IAP, January 4-January 28. Participants must attend first class to secure spot.

Registration for PE is online first come, first serve. Undergraduate registration begins December 2 at 8am and graduate registration begins December 8 at 8am. Registration for all closes Wednesday, December 9 at 1p. Non-students can submit a request to register and will be added to courses if space is available.  Note: non-students must have DAPER membership during 4 weeks and pay $75 course fee.

See mitpe.mit.edu  for IAP schedule, course catalog, registration dates and more! Email mitpe@mit.edu if you have any specific questions.

 

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Michele McCauley, PE Program Coordinator, W35-297U, 617 253-4291, mitpe@mit.edu

Enrollment: Unlimited
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

Ever wanted to play Quidditch, but never had the time?  This IAP, come join the Quidditch team for indoor Quidditch.  We will practice every Wednesday and Sunday from 2-4 PM in the Mac Courts.

Sponsor(s): MIT Quidditch
Contact: Katherine Stone, (580) 374-0660, katstone@mit.edu

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Practice

Jan/08	Fri	02:00PM-04:00PM	MacCourts in Zcenter
Jan/10	Sun	02:00PM-04:00PM	MacCourts in Zcenter
Jan/15	Fri	02:00PM-04:00PM	MacCourts in Zcenter
Jan/17	Sun	02:00PM-04:00PM	MacCourts in Zcenter
Jan/22	Fri	02:00PM-04:00PM	MacCourts in Zcenter
Jan/24	Sun	02:00PM-04:00PM	MacCourts in Zcenter
Jan/29	Fri	02:00PM-04:00PM	MacCourts in Zcenter

Meg Chuhran, MSW, Victim Advocate, Violence Prevention & Response

Jan/28

Thu

12:00PM-01:00PM

26-168, Lunch provided

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

We all want to be a good friend, but sometimes it’s hard to know what to say to someone who’s been sexually assaulted or experienced abuse. Join VPR at this session to learn about sexual assault, what it looks like at MIT and how to be a supportive and nonjudgmental friend. There will be a Bingo game with prizes, and lunch will be provided!

 

 

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming
Contact: Meghan Kenney, 7-103, 617 253-9764, MKENNEY@MIT.EDU

Ben Littauer, Dan Littauer, Adam Reynolds, Chaplain

Jan/05	Tue	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168
Jan/07	Thu	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168
Jan/12	Tue	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168
Jan/14	Thu	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168
Jan/19	Tue	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168
Jan/21	Thu	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168
Jan/26	Tue	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168
Jan/28	Thu	02:00PM-03:30PM	26-168

Enrollment: Advance sign-up helpful, not required
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: None

Whether through bad habits, negative thought patterns, or counterproductive behaviors, we all have a 'shadow' that sabotages us at times.

This unique experiential course will teach key concepts and skills for exploring our shadows through analyzing emotions and addressing the impact of formative experiences on our operating beliefs and behaviors as adults. We will gain a higher level of self-awareness and begin the process of troubleshooting deep-seated obstacles to success and happiness.

Issues that can be explored include:

• Anxiety
• Loneliness
• Stress
• Procrastination
• Overcommitment
• Relationship challenges

 

Concepts and skills taught include:

• Emotional literacy and awareness
• An archetypal understanding of the mind derived from the work of Carl Jung and others
• How to create a shared environment of trust, vulnerability, authenticity and love
• Ways to identify the underlying beliefs that drive counterproductive behaviors
• Ways to identify the formative experiences that led to these beliefs

 

To Register: email shadow-magicians-staff@mit.edu with a brief description of your interest in this course. This course is specifically geared towards MIT students. Non-MIT individuals may be granted admission if space is available.

Timeliness: Due to the personal nature of the course, the doors will close at exactly 12 minutes past the hour. No one will be admitted to the day’s session after that point for any reason, although you are welcome to attend future meetings.

Sponsor(s): Blue Ocean Faith
Contact: Ben Littauer, 617-633-3881, benlittauer@gmail.com

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatic Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/15
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see descriptions
Fee: $36.00 for Members; $60 NonMembers

This program is designed for swimmers with basic knowledge of swim strokes who want to improve their stroke technique but may not be comfortable in deep water.  

Prerequisite:  Participants should know the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, and Breaststroke, and be able to swim at least 25 yards continuously.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Stroke Technique - Fridays

Jan/08	Fri	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/15	Fri	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/22	Fri	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/29	Fri	05:30PM-06:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool

This program is designed for swimmers with basic knowledge of swim strokes who want to improve their stroke technique but may not be comfortable in deep water.  

Prerequisite:  Participants should know the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, and Breaststroke, and be able to swim at least 25 yards continuously.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatics Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/14
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see descriptions
Fee: $36.00 for Members; $60 for NonMembers

This program is designed for swimmers with basic knowledge of swim strokes who want to improve their stroke technique but may not be comfortable in deep water.  

Prerequisite:  Participants should know the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, and Breaststroke, and be able to swim at least 25 yards continuously.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Stroke Technique - Thursdays

Jan/07	Thu	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/14	Thu	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/21	Thu	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool
Jan/28	Thu	06:30PM-07:30PM	ZesigerTeachingPool

This program is designed for swimmers with basic knowledge of swim strokes who want to improve their stroke technique but may not be comfortable in deep water.  

Prerequisite:  Participants should know the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, and Breaststroke, and be able to swim at least 25 yards continuously.

Don Camelio, Assistant Dean, Student Outreach and Support

Jan/20

Wed

06:00PM-08:00PM

Baker Hall Basement, Study Carrels

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

The CDSA will be holding an alcohol screening day (ASD) on January 20th at 6:00PM in the basement study carrels of Baker House. ASD provides information about alcohol and health as well as free, anonymous screening for individualized feedback around potential alcohol use problems.  As part of the program, attendees have the opportunity to complete a brief written questionnaire evaluating their alcohol use and talk privately with a health professional or trained staff member about their results and next steps.  Attendees receive a free camelback water bottle for participating!

Sponsor(s): Office of Undergrad. Advising/Academic Programming, Office of Student Outreach and Support
Contact: Olivia Meredith, ocm@mit.edu

Deanna Dempsey, Assistant Fitness Director

Jan/05	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/07	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/12	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/14	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/19	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/21	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/26	Tue	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level
Jan/28	Thu	07:45AM-08:30AM	W35 Zesiger Center, Fitness Floor 2nd Level

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, but not requiered to attend all
Fee: $48.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $104 for Nonmembers

Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Using the New SYNRGY 360 machine, join a fun and fast-moving circuit workout where you will rotate through a variety of unique stations over the course of 45 minutes.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Deanna Dempsey, 617-253-2022, DDEMPSEY@MIT.EDU

Lennon Rodgers, Research Scientist

Jan/19	Tue	01:00PM-05:00PM	N52 3rd floor
Jan/20	Wed	01:00PM-05:00PM	N52 3rd floor
Jan/21	Thu	01:00PM-05:00PM	N52 3rd floor

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/01
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: Ability to ride a bicycle

Students will completely disassemble and reassemble a bicycle to learn about bicycle components, tools and mechanics. Related engineering concepts such as torque, speed, power, sprockets and mechanical advantage will be discussed and experienced.

For more information and to register: www.making-learning.org

 

Sponsor(s): MIT-SUTD Collaboration, MIT-SUTD International Design Center
Contact: Lennon Rodgers, N52 3rd floor, rodgers@mit.edu

Katrina Dryja

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/07
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $24.99 for instruction. $56 for non-members

Not sure where to begin?  No problem, start here! This class is intended for individuals who identity as transgender, gender fluid, gender nonconforming, and gender queer community. This cardio and strength based class will explore various exercise types and run for four weeks and is open to all skill levels.

This class is not availible for Physical Education credit.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stephanie Kloos, SKLOOS@MIT.EDU

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Transgender Fitness Training

Jan/07	Thu	04:00PM-05:00PM	DuPont - Tclub Loung
Jan/14	Thu	04:00PM-05:00PM	DuPont - Tclub Loung
Jan/21	Thu	04:00PM-05:00PM	DuPont - Tclub Loung
Jan/28	Thu	04:00PM-05:00PM	DuPont - Tclub Loung

Katrina Dryja

Ahaan Rungta, Benjamin Long

Jan/06	Wed	10:00AM-12:00AM	Johnson InfieldTrack, Running shoes or sneakers (no flipflops, formal)
Jan/10	Sun	05:00PM-07:00PM	Johnson InfieldTrack, Running shoes or sneakers (no flipflops, formal)
Jan/13	Wed	10:00AM-12:00PM	Johnson InfieldTrack, Running shoes or sneakers (no flipflops, formal)
Jan/17	Sun	05:00PM-07:00PM	Johnson InfieldTrack, Running shoes or sneakers (no flipflops, formal)
Jan/20	Wed	10:00AM-12:00PM	Johnson InfieldTrack, Running shoes or sneakers (no flipflops, formal)
Jan/31	Sun	05:00PM-07:00PM	Johnson InfieldTrack, Running shoes or sneakers (no flipflops, formal)

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, particpants welcome at any session
Prereq: None

Play wiffle ball, a form of baseball played with a lighter bat and ball and a smaller playing region, with other MIT students. A good activity for someone who likes baseball but doesn't want to risk severe injury from the original game. 

Contact: Ahaan Rungta, AHAAN@MIT.EDU

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatic Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Memerbs; $60 for NonMembers

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners in the comfort of our single gender recreational time.  Learn or improve on your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke. 

Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting their face wet, floating on front with support and being in shallow water.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Women's Only Beginning Swimming

Jan/05	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	AlumniTeachingPool
Jan/12	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	AlumniTeachingPool
Jan/19	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	AlumniTeachingPool
Jan/26	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	AlumniTeachingPool

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners in the comfort of our single gender recreational time.  Learn or improve on your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and Breaststroke. 

Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable getting their face wet, floating on front with support and being in shallow water.

Stacey Reardon, Assistant Director Aquatic Programs

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: see description
Fee: $36.00 for Memebrs; $60 for NonMembers

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke. 

Prerequisite:  Participant should be comfortable swimming on front and back, be comfortable in deep water and should be able to tread water for at least 15 seconds.

Register with MIT Recreation either online or at the Member Services Desk at Zesiger or Alumni/Wang Centers.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Stacey Reardon, REARDONS@MIT.EDU

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Women's Only Intermediate

Jan/05	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	Alumni Pool
Jan/12	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	Alumni Pool
Jan/19	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	Alumni Pool
Jan/26	Tue	09:30PM-10:30PM	Alumni Pool

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke. 

Prerequisite:  Participant should be comfortable swimming on front and back, comfortable in deep water and should be able to tread water for at least 15 seconds.

Deanna Dempsey, Assistant Fitness Director

Jan/10	Sun	01:00PM-03:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/17	Sun	01:00PM-03:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/24	Sun	01:00PM-03:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts
Jan/24	Sun	01:00PM-03:00PM	W35 Zesiger Center, Zesiger Center Squash Courts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance but do not need to attend all
Fee: $48.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $104 for Nonmembers

Check out squash, the fastest racquet-sport on the planet! Kids who are new to the game will learn the basic strokes, scoring, rules and regulations. More experienced competitors will refine their court sense, streamline their movement and hone real-time shot selection. Additional drills and exercises to enhance consistency and address problem areas will be followed by round-robin games.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Deanna Dempsey, 617-253-2022, DDEMPSEY@MIT.EDU