IAP 2016 Activities by Category: Athletics and Exercise

Aikido

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

Dance Dance Revolution session and fan gathering

Richard Matthew McCutchen

Jan/09	Sat	07:00PM-09:00PM	32-G449, Dress comfortably.
Jan/27	Wed	06:30PM-08:30PM	32-G449, Dress comfortably.

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

Do you think you might enjoy throwing your feet around in time to your favorite music, or are you already a pro? Join us in playing StepMania, the leading open-source clone of Dance Dance Revolution, the classic arcade game of stepping on panels to a beat. This game can be a great thrill, engaging both mentally and physically.

You can drop in at any time during the session.
Players of all experience levels are welcome, from first time to expert.
Come and hang out with other fans!
We're prepared for a large turnout with 4 dance pads, including my hard dance pad with a bar (photo here, great for more difficult songs).
Light snacks will be provided!

If you're interested but this time is bad: I'd be delighted to play with you another time. Just email me.

For information about future events: Join the mailing list or check my new DDR resources page.

Contact: Richard Matthew McCutchen, RMCCUTCH@MIT.EDU

Figure Skating and Ice Dance Classes [Free]

Bonny Kellermann, Alexander Bourque

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 welcome to come earlier to skate and warm up. For those renting skates, you should plan to arrive no later than 9:15am. Rental skates will be available for $5/session.

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

Jan/09	Sat	09:30AM-10:45AM	Johnson Skating Rink
Jan/16	Sat	09:30AM-10:45AM	Johnson Skating Rink
Jan/23	Sat	09:30AM-10:45AM	Johnson Skating Rink

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

Group Exercise Instructor Training

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

IAP PopShop

Elizabeth Lee

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Attendance: Participants must attend the first session.
Prereq: None

Interested in learning more about the popping dance style? Wanna tap into your inner dancer?

Look no further! MIT Constructs will be hosting weekly classes on the 2nd floor elevator lounge in building 36 on Mondays and Thursdays at 7pm, with session following. We're here to spread popping knowledge with a bit of freestyle! No experience necessary, and beginners are welcome!

If you're interested, please email the contact below. Hope to see you there! :D

Contact: Elizabeth Lee, 510 364-8581, ESL1@MIT.EDU

PopShop

Jan/04	Mon	07:00PM-08:30PM	Building 36, Floor 2
Jan/07	Thu	07:00PM-08:30PM	Building 36, Floor 2
Jan/11	Mon	07:00PM-08:30PM	Building 36, Floor 2
Jan/14	Thu	07:00PM-08:30PM	Building 36, Floor 2
Jan/21	Thu	07:00PM-08:30PM	Building 36, Floor 2
Jan/25	Mon	07:00PM-08:30PM	Building 36, Floor 2
Jan/28	Thu	07:00PM-08:30PM	Building 36, Floor 2

Elizabeth Lee

Intermediate Squash

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

Intro to Contra Dancing, with Live Folk Music

Ann B. Cowan, Kristi Beck

Jan/12	Tue	08:00PM-10:30PM	Student Ctr 407
Jan/26	Tue	08:00PM-10:30PM	Lobdell (W20 2nd fl)

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

Intro to Hoop Dance

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

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

Introduction To Olympic Weight Training

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

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

Kyudo (Archery) Instruction and Practice

Sam Kanner, Jim Boorstein, Joyce Wu

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

Kyudo, or 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, the Seven Coordinations or "shichi-do," and shoot at a short-range target. Day 1: Training; Day 2: actual shooting. Must take part in both days.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY EMAIL NOW AND CONFIRM PARTICIPATION BY SUBMITTING THE $20 FEE.

Sponsor(s): MIT Japan Program, Center for International Studies
Contact: Christine Pilcavage, E40-431, x8-8208, csp18@mit.edu

Training

Jan/09	Sat	10:00AM-03:00PM	MAC Court

Kyudo training

Shooting

Jan/10	Sun	09:00AM-01:00PM	Rockwell Cage, North Court

Kyudo shooting

Learning Squash: The Fundamentals

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

MIT OFFSHORE SAILING SHORE SCHOOL

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

Physical Education

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

SCUBA Class

United Divers

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 12/09
Attendance: Must attend day 1 to secure your spot in class
Prereq: On-line Registration at www.mitpe.com

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 Dec 2 at 8am. Registration for graduate students begins Dec 8 at 8am. Registration ends Dec 9 at 1 pm. Non-students complete non-student registration form mitpe.mit.edu

Sponsor(s): Athletics, Physical Education
Contact: Physical Education Program Coodinator, W35-297U, 3-4291, mitpe@mit.edu

Synrgy Circuits

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

Tai Chi

Huan Zhang

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

Tai Chi lessons during IAP sponsored by the Kung-Fu Tai-Chi club. Open for all levels of experience.

Contact: MIT KFTC club, kf-exec@mit.edu

Transgender Fitness Training

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

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

Women's Rugby Practice

Alexa Jaeger, President, Christi Dawydiak, Captain

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance:

Try out women's rugby! We will be going over the basics of passing and rules of rugby as well as incorporating fitness. There will be no contact or tackling so this is a great time to join. You do not have to make all of the practices or be there for the entire practice. Wear sneakers and gym clothes. If you have any questions, e-mail us at wrugby-request@mit.edu.

Contact: Christi Dawydiak, DAWYDIAK@MIT.EDU