Adult Beginning Swim
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, but not required to attend all
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00
for Students and Members
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.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/09 | Mon | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/23 | Mon | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/30 | Mon | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/10 | Tue | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
Adult Efficient Freestyle
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, but not required to attend all
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00
for Students and Members
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. Pre-requisite: Participants should be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle continuously and should be comfortable in deep water.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/10 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Alumni Pool |
Boxing Conditioning
Karissa Bollinger
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: not required to attend all sessions
Prereq: Sign up at mitrecsports.com
Fee: $48.00
for MIT recreation members, $104 for non-members
Boxing conditioning is the total package giving you both a cardiovascular and strength workout in one class. This class covers proper technique and footwork as it relates to boxing. Conditioning drills would enhance speed, agility, quickness, and cardio endurance to improve one's boxing skills.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, karissab@mit.edu
| Jan/10 | Tue | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
| Jan/12 | Thu | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
| Jan/19 | Thu | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
| Jan/26 | Thu | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
| Feb/02 | Thu | 08:00AM-09:00AM | T Club Lounge |
Karissa Bollinger, James Brutus
Boxing Technique
Karissa Bollinger
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: To sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $48.00
for students, $104 for non-members
This boxing technique focused class is open to all levels. Participants will learn the basics of proper punching technique and footwork as it relates to boxing.
* Participants will provide their own hand wraps and boxing gloves for class.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, karissab@mit.edu
| Jan/09 | Mon | 08:30AM-09:30AM | Alumni Wang Studio | |
| Jan/11 | Wed | 08:30AM-09:30AM | Alumni Wang Studio | |
| Jan/16 | Mon | 08:30AM-09:30AM | (CANCELED) | |
| Jan/18 | Wed | 08:30AM-09:30AM | Alumni Wang Studio | |
| Jan/23 | Mon | 08:30AM-09:30AM | Alumni Wang Studio | |
| Jan/25 | Wed | 08:30AM-09:30AM | Alumni Wang Studio | |
| Jan/30 | Mon | 08:30AM-09:30AM | Alumni Wang Studio | |
| Feb/01 | Wed | 08:30AM-09:30AM | Alumni Wang Studio |
James Brutus, Karissa Bollinger
Dive-In Movie
| Jan/29 | Sun | 08:30PM-11:00PM | Zesiger Center Pool, children may complete swim test 30 min prior |
Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Limited to 350 participants
Join the Division of Student Life for a free screening of Finding Dory on the scoreboard at the Zesiger Recreation pool. Inner tubes will be provided for pool lounging for the ultimate movie-watching experience! Burritos, snacks, popcorn and non-alcoholic drinks will also be provided.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education , Mind Hand Heart
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, KARISSAB@MIT.EDU
Efficient Swimming
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Not Required for All Sessions
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00
for Students and Members
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. Pre-requisite: 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.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/10 | Tue | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Pool |
Intermediate Squash
MIT Recreation Staff, Karissa Bollinger
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $48.00
for students and members, $104 for non-members
Participants learn with a group of the appropriate skill level. Intermediate and advanced players study strategy, fitness and participate in advanced drilling. Match play will be incorporated at the end of each 1 hour session. Visit mitrecsports.com to sign up.
This class is not available for PE credit.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, x3-2022, karissab@mit.edu
| Jan/09 | Mon | 08:00AM-09:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court | |
| Jan/11 | Wed | 08:00AM-09:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court | |
| Jan/16 | Mon | 08:00AM-09:00AM | (CANCELED) | |
| Jan/18 | Wed | 08:00AM-09:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court | |
| Jan/23 | Mon | 08:00AM-09:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court | |
| Jan/25 | Wed | 08:00AM-09:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court | |
| Jan/30 | Mon | 08:00AM-09:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court | |
| Feb/01 | Wed | 08:00AM-09:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
MIT Recreation Staff, Karissa Bollinger, Benoit Tricot
Intermediate Swim
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Not Required for All Sessions
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $44.00
for Students and Members
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. Pre-requisite: Participants should be comfortable swimming on front and back.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/09 | Mon | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/23 | Mon | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/30 | Mon | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/12 | Thu | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/19 | Thu | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/26 | Thu | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Feb/02 | Thu | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
Introduction to Swimming Basics
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Not Required for All Sessions
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00
for Students and 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. Pre-requisite: Participants should be willing to stand in 4 feet of water and get face wet.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/10 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 05:30PM-06:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
Learn Massage1
John Bondlow
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/06
Limited to 16 participants
Attendance: no required to attend all sessions
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
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: Karissa Bollinger, karissab@mit.edu
| Jan/12 | Thu | 05:30PM-07:30PM | W59, bring twin sheets |
| Jan/19 | Thu | 05:30PM-07:30PM | W59, bring twin sheets |
| Jan/26 | Thu | 05:30PM-07:30PM | W59, bring twin sheets |
| Feb/02 | Thu | 05:30PM-07:30PM | W59, bring twin sheets |
John Bondlow
Learning Squash: The Fundamentals
Karissa Bollinger
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Sign up for all in advance, not requiered to attend all
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
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: Karissa Bollinger, 617-253-2022, karissab@mit.edu
| Dec/14 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
| Jan/09 | Mon | 07:00PM-08:00PM | Zesiger Squash Court |
| Jan/11 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
| Jan/18 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
| Jan/23 | Mon | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
| Jan/25 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
| Jan/30 | Mon | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
| Feb/01 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Zesiger Squash Court |
Benoit Tricot
MIT Winter Triathalon
Katrina Ladd
| Feb/04 | Sat | 09:00AM-03:00PM | Alumni Lobby |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Prereq: To register, please visit www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $30.00
for members, $40 for non-members
This event is a time based indoor triathlon. Athletes (beginners and advanced) will see how far they can swim in 15 minutes, bike in 25 minutes, and run in 20 minutes. Between each discipline participants will be given a 5 minute transition period, total time of 70 minutes. Heats will be assigned for athletes at a later date. This is a great event for individuals looking to try the sport of triathlons as well as triathletes looking for winter training motivation.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Katrina Ladd, 617-258-9643, kdryja@mit.edu
Multi-Sport Training
Katrina Ladd
| Jan/11 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
| Jan/13 | Fri | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
| Jan/18 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
| Jan/20 | Fri | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
| Jan/27 | Fri | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
| Feb/01 | Wed | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
| Feb/03 | Fri | 07:00AM-08:00AM | Alumni Spin & Pool |
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Attending all sessions is encouraged but not required
Prereq: To register, please visit www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $48.00
for members, $104 for non-members
This class works on the three disciplines needed for a triathlon...swimming, biking, and running. Each week you will meet with an instructor twice focusing on at least two sports weekly. Wednesdays will be biking and/ or running while Fridays focuses on swimming. This course is for beginners and intermediate athletes looking to improve their skills in swimming, biking and running as well as looking for some winter training motivation. The class will also help participants train for the Winter Tri on Saturday (2/4).
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Katrina Ladd, 617-258-9643, kdryja@mit.edu
New Year, Fresh Start
Katrina Ladd
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Attending all sessions is encouraged but not required
Prereq: To register, please visit www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $250.00
for members, $300 for non-members
Looking for a fresh start this New Year? This program provides a strong foundation for you to succeed. Intended for beginners, this encompasses both components of fitness and nutrition by providing participants with four educational lectures, four small group personal training sessions, two individual nutrition sessions and one group exercise trial pass. You will set your goals and work towards achieving them while participating in this program. All sessions must be completed by Feb 11.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Katrina Ladd, 617-258-9643, kdryja@mit.edu
| Jan/09 | Mon | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Media Room | |
| Jan/16 | Mon | 06:30PM-07:30PM | (CANCELED) | |
| Jan/23 | Mon | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Media Room | |
| Jan/30 | Mon | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Media Room | |
| Date TBD | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Media Room | ||
There will be no class on 1/16 due to the holiday, the make-up will be Monday 2/6/17
Katrina Ladd
Physical Education
MIT PE OFFICE
Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/07
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 9-February 2. Participants must attend first class to secure spot.
Registration for PE is online first come, first serve. Undergraduate registration begins November 30 at 8am and graduate registration begins December 6 at 8am. Registration for all closes Wednesday, December 7 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
SCUBA Class
United Divers
Enrollment: Advance registration required
Sign-up by 12/07
Limited to 18 participants
Attendance: Must attend day 1 to secure your spot in class.
Prereq: On-line Registration at mitpe.mit.edu
In this class students will learn the practical skills to be a safe open-water SCUBA diver. Class is split into two parts; the why and how of SCUBA diving which involves classroom and pool training. Upon completion of the course students will receive a voucher for the open water dives and certification with SCUBA Schools International (SSI) certification. Note: There is a fee associated with this course. See mitpe.mit.edu for details. Detailed schedule on Physical Education website. Registration through on-line Physical Education registration system @ mitpe.mit.edu. Registration for undergraduates begins on Nov. 30 at 8am. Registration for graduate students begins Dec 6 at 8am. Registration ends Dec 7 at 1 pm. Advance registration is required for this course. Non-students complete non-student registration form @ mitpe.mit.edu. Students must confirm registration with PE Office by completing paperwork prior to the start of class.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Physical Education Program Coodinator, W35-297U, 3-4291, mitpe@mit.edu
Strength and Conditioning
Karissa Bollinger
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: not required to attend all sessions
Prereq: to sign up please visit mitrecsports.com
Fee: $48.00
for MIT recreation members, $104 for non-members
Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is a specific method of training that incorporates all aspects of fitness. Scientists have determined they are 9 elements of fitness; strength, power, agility, balance, flexibility, local muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance, strength endurance, and coordination. This class will test you mentally and physically and can push your cardiovascular system to its' limit.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Karissa Bollinger, karissab@mit.edu
| Jan/10 | Tue | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
| Jan/12 | Thu | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
| Jan/19 | Thu | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
| Jan/26 | Thu | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
| Feb/02 | Thu | 09:00AM-10:00AM | 2nd Floor Zesiger |
Robert Watts
Stroke Technique
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Not Required for All Sessions
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00
for Students and Members
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. Pre-requisite: Participants should know the basics of Front Crawl, Backstroke, and Breaststroke, and be able to swim at least 25 yards continuously.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/12 | Thu | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/19 | Thu | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Jan/26 | Thu | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
| Feb/02 | Thu | 06:30PM-07:30PM | Zesiger Pool |
Synrgy Circuits
Deanna Dempsey, Assistant Fitness Director
| Jan/10 | Tue | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
| Jan/12 | Thu | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
| Jan/19 | Thu | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
| Jan/26 | Thu | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
| Feb/02 | Thu | 07:45AM-08:30AM | 2nd Floor, Z Center |
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 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: Karissa Bollinger, 617-253-2022, karissab@mit.edu
Women's Only Beginning Swim
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Not Required for All Sessions
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00
for Students and Members
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.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/10 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
Women's Only Intermediate Swim
Heather Mello-Scholtz
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 12 participants
Attendance: Not Required for All Sessions
Prereq: Sign up online www.mitrecsports.com
Fee: $35.00
for Students and Members
Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke.
Pre-requisite: 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.
Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Heather Mello-Scholtz, hms42713@mit.edu
| Jan/10 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/17 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/24 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
| Jan/31 | Tue | 09:30PM-10:30PM | Alumni Pool |
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