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IAP 2018 Activities by Category - Athletics and Exercise

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Adult Beginning Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/08
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Prereq: None
Fee: $36.00 for Class Fee for students/members

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners. Learn or improve your front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. 
Prerequisite: should be comfortable getting face wet, floating on front with support and being in shallow water.

Got to www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Monday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Teaching Poo
Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Teaching Poo
Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Teaching Poo

Class will meet on Febuary 5th.

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Sunday's @ 5:00pm

Add to Calendar Jan/14 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/04 Sun 05:00PM-06:00PM Zesiger Center

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Adult Beginning Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 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.

Visit www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Thursday's at 8:00am

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 08:00AM-09:00AM Zesiger Center

Class will also be held on Feb 8th

Click Here to register

Jennifer Gotts


Adult Intermediate Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/08
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $36.00 for Student and Member Fee

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your front crawl, back crawl, breathing techniques, breaststroke, and sidestroke. 
Prerequisite: Comfortable swimming on front and back. 

Got to www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Monday's at 6:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will also take place on February 5th.

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Sunday's at 6:00pm

Add to Calendar Jan/14 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/04 Sun 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center

Click Here to register. 

Jennifer Gotts


Capoeira: A Brazilian Martial Art

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/31
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Fee: $10.00 for space and teaching fees

Come learn capoeira! First-timers especially welcome! Open to all ages and ability levels. 

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. Developed as a method of self-defense disguised as a dance, Capoeira was born out of the Brazilian slaves’ desire for freedom. Capoeira is a dynamic physical dialogue - a conversation through movement which can take on many shades of meaning. 

Class includes a warm up followed by learning movements and sequences. We will often conclude with a "roda" or circle in which capoeira is practiced with the traditional instruments. 

Wear athletic attire and bring water. Unlimited enrollment; advance sign-up requested. While you're not required to come to all sessions of the class, you will improve the most if you attend weekly. 

Location: Community Arts Center, 119 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA

Price: $10/class; free for undergraduates

Contact: Julia Kester, W98-562, 908-432-1774, julia.kester@gmail.com


Capoeira class

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 07:00PM-08:30PM 119 Windsor St Cambr

All levels, beginner friendly


Chen Style Tai Chi: 36 Forms

Jason Thomas

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 06:00PM-07:30PM 8-219

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Limited to 6 participants
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None.

Chen style, the oldest of the major tai chi styles, features lower stances, spiraling movements, energetic bursts with both slow and quick tempo. This class plays with the Chen 36 form.

Instructors teach the group at a comfortable pace with guided repetitions, breaks as needed, and independent practice.  Participants must wear sneakers or flat, well-fitting shoes. Be sure to consult with your doctor or medical professional before participating in this program. 

4 total sessions: Thursdays, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1.  6:00 to 7:30 p.m; Room 8-219.  Participants are welcome at any session, as we will review those forms taught in prior weeks.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS

Jason Thomas is a librarian at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT.  Jason holds a master’s degree in Human Movement and Health Education. He is a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise and a certified Health/Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches Corp.

Jim Regan holds a master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Boston University.  His interest is the rehabilitative application of tai chi as a therapeutic modality. 

Both Jason and Jim are certified instructors with the Tai Chi for Health Institute (http://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/).

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


Core Swimming

Jennifer Gotts

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 06:00PM-07:00PM Zesiger Center

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

Your core muscle is the engine for all your swim strokes. Learning to use it and to use it properly will bring your strokes to another level. In this class we will show you how to incorporate your core muscles to be the focal point of your swimming technique. We will work on all four strokes: freestyle, breast, backstroke and butterfly but will concentrate on freestyle. Pre-requisite: swimmers should be able to swim 100 yr freestyle and some rudimentary knowledge of the other strokes

Visit www.mitrecsports.com for more info.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


DUSP Yoga: All Levels Flow

Liz Haney, Marissa Reilly

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

Keep it moving! Flow classes, also known as vinyasa flow classes, are generally faster paced than mostother class types to help you build heat, strength and flexibility. Repeating a series of flowing postures between longer holds of static postures, movement is coordinated with breath. As an all levels class, it is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.

Please bring a yoga mat and warm clothing/a blanket so you are comfortable during the final resting pose.

Sponsor(s): Urban Studies and Planning
Contact: Liz Haney, ehaney@mit.edu


Yoga (all levels flow)

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 07:30PM-09:30PM 7-429
Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 07:30AM-09:30AM 7-429
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 07:30PM-09:30PM 7-429
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 07:30PM-09:30PM 7-429
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 07:30AM-09:30AM 7-429
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 07:30PM-09:30PM 7-429

Liz Haney, Marissa Reilly


Efficient Freestyle

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/12
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

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

Visit www.mitrecsports.com to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Alumni Pool

Class will also be held on February 6th

Click Here to register for the class.

Jennifer Gotts


Friday's at 7:00am

Add to Calendar Jan/12 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/19 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/26 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Feb/02 Fri 07:00AM-08:00AM Alumni Pool

Class will also be held on February 9th

Click Here to register

Jennifer Gotts


Efficient Swimming

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/14
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $36.00 for Student and Member Fee

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, Backstroke and Breaststroke and should be comfortable in deep water. 

Go to www.mitrecsports.com to register

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Sunday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/14 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/21 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/28 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/04 Sun 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Figure Skating and Ice Dance Classes [Free]

Bonny Kellermann, Diane Zhou

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: No experience necessary! Figure skates needed. May be rented

We provide several levels of instruction ranging from basic stroking to more advanced jumps and spins. Improve your skating and learn new moves and jumps in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere - for free! Freestyle lessons are from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., and Ice Dance lessons are from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. You don't need a partner and you don't need to know anything about ice dancing to take ice dance lessons. Beginners are welcome! There will be a group lesson for those who have never skated before from 10am - 10:45am.

This activity is open to members of the MIT community who are eligible to participate in club sports (see http://clubsports.mit.edu/about/eligibility/

Lessons will start promptly at 9:30am.  You are encouraged to come earlier to get your skates on and warm up. Please be on the ice on your skates by 9:30am.

Figure skates must be worn. Rental skates will be avaialble for $5/session. For those renting skates, you should plan to arrive no later than 9:15am.

Sponsor(s): Figure Skating Club
Contact: MIT Figure Skating Club Officers, skating-officers@mit.edu


Add to Calendar Jan/13 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Ice Arena
Add to Calendar Jan/20 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Ice Arena
Add to Calendar Jan/27 Sat 09:30AM-10:45AM Johnson Ice Arena

9:30-10:00am Free Style, 10:00 - 10:45am Total Beginner, 10:15 - 10:45am Ice Dance

Bonny Kellermann, Diane Zhou


Intro to Contra Dancing, with Live Folk Music

Prashant Vasudevan, Ann B. Cowan

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

Banjos + group theory + twirling your partner = FUN!

Contra dancing is a high-energy American folk dance, using easy walking steps, set to exciting, LIVE folk music from New England, Ireland, and Quebec. Dance with a partner and other couples, then change partners. A caller teaches the sequence of moves and prompts you during the dance, making it accessible to all. No experience necessary!

Free snacks will be provided. Come alone or bring friends! Website lists Tuesdays later in semester.

Sponsor(s): Folk Dance Club
Contact: MIT Folk Dance Club, fdc@mit.edu


Live folk music: Alex Cumming & Friends

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 08:00PM-10:30PM W20 SalaDePuertoRico

Live folk music: Ishmael the Fiddler &c

Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 08:00PM-10:30PM Student Ctr 491

Intro to Swim Basics

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This course is designed for the true beginner. Instructors along with small class sizes will provide support, guidance, and patience to help you truly enjoy the water. The focus will be on floating, treading, changing body position and comfort in and around the water. We will work on how to move safely through the water, submerging underwater, and moving from a horizontal float o a standing position. Prerequisite: Willing to stand in 4 feet of water and get face wet.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will be held on Feb 6th

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Introduction to Isshinryu Karate

Yelena Tsitkin

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

Isshinryu is a style of karate that originated in Okinawa. Literally translated, the word Isshinryu means "The One-Heart Way." A synthesis of various other karate styles and weapon techniques, Isshinryu focuses on the development of one's physical strength as well as character building. Visit our website for more information: http://web.mit.edu/~isshinryu/www/

Classes are free of charge, whether you try it out or become a regular member. No prior experience necessary. You're welcome to attend any session or the entire series.

Advance sign up is not required, but you are encouraged to check our website or RSVP by emailing yuliang@mit.edu in order to be notified of any changes in practice locations and times. 

Sponsor(s): Isshinryu Karate-do
Contact: Liang Yu, YULIANG@MIT.EDU


Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose, Room is W31-225

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/10 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/13 Sat 02:00PM-04:00PM DuPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/17 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/20 Sat 02:00PM-04:00PM DuPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/24 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/27 Sat 02:00PM-04:00PM DuPont Wrestling Rm

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 07:30PM-09:30PM DuPont Multipurpose

Wear comfortable workout clothes. No shoes required.

Yelena Tsitkin


KYUDO: Japanese Archery

Sam Kanner, Joyce Wu, Ray Chin

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 15 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $20.00 for instruction

Kyudo, Japanese archery, means the "way of the bow" and was considered the highest discipline of ancient Japanese samurai. Kyudo is based on standing Zen meditation used by Zen Buddhist monks as a means of cultivating self-awareness. Beginners will receive instruction in the basic form of kyudo.  Training will take place on the first day (1/20), followed by actual shooting on the second day (1/21). People are required to come on Saturday to be trained in order to shoot on Sunday.

Cosponsored by Byakko Kyudo.

Sponsor(s): MIT Japan Program, Center for International Studies
Contact: Christine Pilcavage, x8-8208, csp18@mit.edu


Training

Add to Calendar Jan/20 Sat 01:00PM-05:00PM MAC Court

Kyudo training


Shooting

Add to Calendar Jan/21 Sun 09:30AM-03:30PM Rockwell Cage, North Court

Kyudo shooting


Learning Squash

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: $60.00 for MIT Recreation Members, $125 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


Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons

Lindy Hop Society

Add to Calendar Jan/10 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM W20-208 Lobdell
Add to Calendar Jan/17 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM W20-202 Sala
Add to Calendar Jan/24 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM Walker Memorial
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 07:30PM-09:00PM W20-208 Lobdell

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session

Learn to Lindy Hop!  Lindy Hop is very popular form of swing dance done to jazz music, with emphasis on musicality and improvisation.  This class is open to beginners, no previous dance experience required, and you do not need to come with a partner.  After the lesson will be an open dance for practice.

Contact: Lindy Hop Society, swing@mit.edu


Offshore Sailing Shore School

Scott Dynes, Bluewater Skipper

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: An interest in sailing

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 around 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 large, offshore boats differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. 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.

Contact: Scott Dynes, 37-438N, 781 472-9005, SBCDYNES@MIT.EDU


Introduction to Keelboats

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 06:30PM-08:00PM 66-144

Whether you're out for a day sail or crossing the ocean, you'll need to understand the various onboard systems. This session provides basic knowledge of the typical coastal cruising sailboat -- structure, rigging, electrical, engine, navigation, etc. Attendees will learn the nautical terms for things (the galley, not the kitchen) and get a sense for life aboard at sea.

Eric Brown - Bluewater Skipper, Scott Dynes - Bluewater Skipper, Matt Wall - Bluewater Skipper


Racing

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 06:30PM-08:00PM 66-144

Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats.

Adam Traina - Bluewater Skipper


Chartering a boat

Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 06:30PM-08:00PM 66-144

If you have some experience sailing, there's a good chance you can charter a boat in the Caribbean and elsewhere. This session discusses the practical aspects of arranging for and sailing a charter in the Caribbean. Topics we will talk about include:

Tim Hall - Bluewater Skipper


Classic Yachts: Sailing & Maintenance

Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 06:30PM-08:00PM 66-144

In place of the safety at sea lecture previously scheduled we are grateful to welcome Tom Mayotte, who will talk about the special demands and eccentricities that commanding a classic yacht requires. This will be most useful in preparation for our first season with the Mashnee, our new bluewater boat (Thanks to Jan and Ruth Rozendaal!), which is a classic yacht. 

We will learn useful skills and techniques 

 

Scott Dynes - Bluewater Skipper


Navigation #1

Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 06:30PM-08:00PM 66-144

Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation aids, proper compass use and the rules for safe navigation.

Theodric Young - Bluewater Skipper


Navigation # 2

Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 06:30PM-08:00PM 66-144

In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

Theodric Young - Bluewater Skipper


Weather

Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 06:30PM-08:00PM 66-144

You've probably heard `Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning', but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

Eric Brown - Bluewater Skipper


Celestial Navigation

Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 06:30PM-08:30PM 66-144

Before there was GPS, there were the stars. In this session we will go through the theory and practice of celestial navigation; we hope to have enough sextants to allow for hands-on activities. While you will not walk away from this class knowing how to navigate by the stars, you will know why and how it works, and what to do next if you want to learn celestial navigation in detail.

 

Adam Traina - Bluewater Skipper


Physical Education

MIT PE OFFICE

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/06
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 8-February 1. Participants must attend first class to secure spot.

Registration for PE is online first come, first serve. Undergraduate registration begins November 29 at 8am and graduate registration begins December 6 at 8am. Registration for all closes Wednesday, December 6 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


Pre-Masters: An Introduction to Swim Workouts

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This program is designed for the adult swimmer who wants to gain swimming endurance. This program will help prepare swimmers for either a Masters Swim Program or for the use of lap swimming as a form of aerobic exercise. 
Prerequisite: Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class and be able to swim 250 yards continuously.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, W35-164, (617) 324-2100, gottj@mit.edu


Monday's at 6:00pm

Add to Calendar Jan/08 Mon 06:00PM-07:00PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/22 Mon 06:00PM-07:00PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/29 Mon 06:00PM-07:00PM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 5th

Class cost is $36.00

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


Wednesday's at 7:30am

Add to Calendar Jan/10 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/17 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/24 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/31 Wed 07:30AM-08:30AM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 7th

Class Cost is $44.00

Click Here to register.

Jennifer Gotts


SCUBA Class

United Divers

Enrollment: Advance registration required
Sign-up by 12/06
Limited to 18 participants
Attendance: Must attend day 1 to secure your spot in class.
Prereq: On-line Registration at mitpe.mit.edu
Fee: $350.00 for instruction, classroom materials and classroom equipment

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. 27 at 8am. Registration for graduate students begins Dec 5 at 8am. Registration ends Dec 6 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


Stroke Technique

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This program is designed for the more advanced adult swimmer who wants to learn the fundamentals of lap swimming and improve their stroke technique. 
Prerequisite: Students should know the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke prior to taking this class, and be able to swim 100 yards continuously. 

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Thursday's at 6:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 06:30PM-07:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will be held on Feb 8th

Jennifer Gotts


Swimming For Endurance

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/11
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This class will build up your endurance! The goal for students is to be able to swim a quarter mile ( 400 yards) by the end of the class. Participants should be able to swim 50 yards with out stopping. Class will focus on: Fine tune your freestyle stroke, learn to use pace clock and intro to interval training. Each class will be a timed continuous swim. 2min, 3 min etc, focusing on basic sighting skills for triathletes and open/ flip turns.

Click Here to register

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Thursday's at 5:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Jan/25 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center
Add to Calendar Feb/01 Thu 05:30PM-06:30PM Zesiger Center

Class will be held on Feb 8th

Jennifer Gotts


Winter School 2018

MITOC Winter School Leaders

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Lectures 1 and 2 (Jan 9, 11) are mandatory for weekend trips
Prereq: None

What

Winter School is the MIT Outing Club's annual winter extravaganza! Every weekend of IAP, you’ll have the opportunity to get outdoors and hike, snoeshoe, ski, or ice climb. Whether you've never been on a hike before or are a seasoned pro who likes to share your love for the outdoors, WS is the opportunity to expand your outdoor experience and meet amazing people!

More information is available here

Who

Winter School is open to anyone who hopes to enjoy the outdoors during the winter! No prior experience is necessary. We will teach you all you need to know to stay safe and have fun. You must become a MITOC member before your first trip.

When/Where

Trips: Each weekend of IAP. Typically in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, but there are often local trips as well.

Required Lectures: Tuesday January 9th and 11th at 7pm in 10-250

Optional Instructional Lectures: January 16th and 18th at 7pm in 6-120

Guest Lectures: January 23th, 25th, 30st and February 1nd at 7pm in 6-120

How do I join?

You must attend the first two required lectures: January 9th and 11th at 7pm in 10-250. No advance signup is necessary. 

What gear do I need?

MITOC offers rentals for most of the gear you need and we'll help you find the rest affordably. 

Questions?

Email the WS chairs at ws-chair@mit.edu. MITOC strives to make winter outdoor recreation accessible to everyone, and will reduce the financial burden for students on financial aid who request a fee waiver. Email WS-chair@mit.edu for more info.

Sponsor(s): Outing Club
Contact: Neil Titchener and Stephanie Plant, ws-chair@mit.edu


Lecture 1 (mandatory)

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 10-250

This lecture will cover winter safety, the basics of winter gear, food to bring on a winter hike, and MITOC policies.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lecture 2 (mandatory)

Add to Calendar Jan/11 Thu 07:00PM-09:00PM 10-250

This lecture will cover winter hiking basics, navigation, weather, winter driving, and gear rental.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lecture 3

Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 6-120

This lecture will cover above treeline travel, skiing, ice climbing, avalanches, objective hazard management, and winter safety.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lecture 4

Add to Calendar Jan/18 Thu 07:00PM-09:00PM 6-120

This lecture will cover all the information you need to know about winter overnights, such as winter camping site selection, stoves, tents, snow shelters, and sleeping bags.

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Lectures 5-8

Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 6-120

Lectures 5-8 will be guest lecturers talking about various topics related to the outdoors. Check back for updates when we have those sorted out!

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Weekend Trips

The fun part of Winter School--hiking, climbing, and skiing trips in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. There will be multiple trips each day at various levels of difficulty; signups are by lottery. You can come on one trip or go out every weekend--up to you!

MITOC Winter School Leaders


Women's ONLY Beginning Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

This course offers instruction in basic swimming skills for beginners in the comfort of our Women's Only Recreation times. Learn or improve on your crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and breaststroke. 
Pre-requisite: Comfortable getting face wet, floating on front and being in shallow water.. Now open to all female swimmers starting at age 13.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education , Chaplain to the Institute
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 9:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 6th

Jennifer Gotts


Women's ONLY Intermediate Swim

Jennifer Gotts

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 10 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $44.00 for Student and Member Fee

Do you understand swimming basics but need help putting it all together? Improve your front crawl, back crawl, breathing techniques, breaststroke, and sidestroke. 
Prerequisite: Comfortable swimming on front and back and comfortable in deep water. Now open to all female swimmers starting at age 13.

Click Here to register.

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education , Chaplain to the Institute
Contact: Jennifer Gotts, gottj@mit.edu


Tuesday's at 9:30pm

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool

Class will be held on Feb 6th

Jennifer Gotts


Womens Only Rec Swim

MIT Aquatics

Add to Calendar Jan/09 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/16 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/23 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool
Add to Calendar Jan/30 Tue 09:30PM-10:30PM Alumni Pool

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Repeating event, participants welcome at any session

Women’s only Rec Swim is offered during the academic year at the Alumni/Wang Pool on Tuesdays from 9:30pm – 10:30pm. Members and MIT Students have free access, pricing for non-members Click Here

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education , Chaplain to the Institute
Contact: MIT Aquatics, aqua@mit.edu