Course CatalogThe following is a list of activities offered by the Physical Education Program. Many classes are seasonal or are not offered every quarter. For a current class schedule view the current course offerings. Academic Course - Chemistry of the Body - PE.0100 Registration through ESG - ES.010 Prerequisite: None Aquatics - Beginner Swimming Single Gender Female - PE.0212 The female only swim course is running in January 2015. This class is for those who are at ease in shallow water but are not safe in deep water and is designed to teach the non-swimmer the basics of swimming. There will be instruction on floating, gliding, kicking and elementary backstroke. Front crawl stroke will be introduced. Most instruction, particularly in the beginning, takes place in the shallow pool and later may progress to the deep pool as individuals progress. The course will be offered next in IAP January 2015. Prerequisite: None Aquatics - Beginner Swimming Single Gender Male - PE.0211 IAP 2014 class is for males only. This class is for those who are at ease in shallow water but are not safe in deep water and is designed to teach the non-swimmer the basics of swimming. There will be instruction on floating, gliding, kicking and elementary backstroke. Front crawl stroke will be introduced. Most instruction, particularly in the beginning, takes place in the shallow pool and later may progress to the deep pool as individuals progress. Prerequisite: None Aquatics - SCUBA Diving - PE.0201 The fee for this course is $350. Note there is a $175 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. Quarter 4 Sessions Info: Tuesday/Thursday Section: 4/11, 4/18. 4/23, 4/25, 4/30, 5/2, and 5/7, Alumni Pool, 7-10p, Confirm by Mon, Mar 18 at 12 noon (PE office will send link). 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, and open water swims. Upon completion of the course students will receive a SCUBA Schools International (SSI) certification. More information can be found at http://www.uniteddivers.com/ Prerequisite: Must pass SCUBA pre-test on first day of class (200 yard swim and tread water for 10 minutes); must be 18 years of age. The fee for this course. Quarter 4 Sessions Info: Tuesday/Thursday Section: 4/11, 4/18. 4/23, 4/25, 4/30, 5/2, and 5/7, Alumni Pool, 7-10p,
Confirm by Mon, Mar 18 at 12 noon (PE office will send link). Aquatics - Swimming, Advanced Beginner, Summer - PE.0217 Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. The advanced beginner course is designed to increase a swimmer's confidence and refine skills in deep water as well as develop skills to pass the MIT swimming test. There will be instruction on the front crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. class will be split between the shallow water and deep water. Prerequisite: Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. Aquatics - Swimming, Beginner - PE.0202 This class is for those who are at ease in shallow water but are not safe in deep water and is designed to teach the non-swimmer the basics of swimming. There will be instruction on floating, gliding, kicking and elementary backstroke. Front crawl stroke will be introduced. Most instruction, particularly in the beginning, takes place in the shallow pool and later may progress to the deep pool as individuals progress. Prerequisite: None Aquatics - Swimming, Beginner, Summer - PE.0216 Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. Beginners will receive instruction on floating, gliding, kicking and elementary backstroke. Front crawl stroke will be introduced. Class ratio will be one instructor to every twelve students. Prerequisite: Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. Aquatics - Swimming, Intermediate - PE.0203 This class is especially for students who have some swimming ability but cannot pass the swim test. Class is designed to increase a swimmer's confidence in deep water and develop skills to pass the MIT swimming test. There will be instruction on the crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke; class will be split between the shallow water and deep water. Prerequisite: Beginner swimming or equivalent Aquatics - Swimming, Interphase Only, All Levels - PE.0213 Three levels (beginner, advanced beginner and stroke technique) are offered Mon/Wed 4:15-5p and Tues/Thurs 4:15-5p (with an additional beginner course Tues/Thurs 5:15-6p). Beginners will receive instruction on floating, gliding, kicking and elementary backstroke. Front crawl stroke will be introduced. The advanced beginner course is designed to increase a swimmer's confidence and refine skills in deep water and develop skills to pass the MIT swimming test. The stroke technique course is for students who wish to learn the competitive strokes and/or improve their current swimming technique. There will be instruction on the crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke and breaststroke. Class ratio will be one instructor to every twelve students. Prerequisite: This section is for students in the interphase pre-freshman program only. Aquatics - Swimming, Stroke Technique, Summer - PE.0218 Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. This class is for students who wish to learn the competitive strokes and/or improve their current swimming technique. Class will focus on increasing swimmer's endurance and developing skills for all 4 competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Prerequisite: Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course.
Students should be able to swim 100 yards freestyle with rotary breathing. Dance - Ballroom - PE.0300 This is an introduction to the basic steps of ballroom dancing, framing with your partner, and dance traditions. Students will learn steps and patterns in the following six dances: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Rumba and Swing/Jive. The class will focus on social ballroom dancing. Prerequisite: None Dance - Dance Fusion - PE.0318 Explore three different dynamic dance styles - hip-hop, modern, and jazz - while learning dance fundamentals. After a warm-up of stretches and isolations, we'll break-down the movement qualities of the styles and incorporate them into choreography. Prerequisite: None Dance - Hip Hop - PE.0316 Hiphop embodies a large genre of dance that includes freestyle, specific body part isolations, and breaking. This high-energy hiphop class is designed to improve cardiovascular strength while learning innovative ways to move your body to music. A short warm up consisting of stretching and body isolations will be followed by a combination that contains elements of a specific hiphop style. Combinations will be broken down to focus on the energy, musicality, and style of the movement. Prerequisite: None Dance - Middle Eastern - PE.0306 This class teaches Middle Eastern dance (belly dance) whose tradition is vivacious, supple, graceful, and sublime. Classes consist of warm-ups, exercises focusing on isolation and coordination, followed by dance combinations. Prerequisite: None Dance - Modern Squares, Beginner - PE.0307 This challenging class teaches students mainstream level square dancing set to a wide range of modern music. The mainstream program consists of the first 69 calls, and is widely danced all over the world. Each week, students learn additional calls from the mainstream program which they then apply throughout the course. A group of eight dancers works together in this unique form of American dance. Focus is on fast and rigorous learning, reaction time, and flow. First class meets in W20 Lobdell. Prerequisite: None Dance - Salsa - PE.0308 This course is designed for students who have never danced Salsa before or for those who know the basics and would like to improve their skills. Together, we will cover the key aspects of Salsa dancing, including the history and structure of the music and dance, as well as the fundamental Salsa dancing skills, including individual footwork, partnering skills, and body movement and styling. The end goal is for students to gain a holistic understanding of Salsa dancing in order to appreciate the dance form and to be able to dance with enjoyment and confidence. Prerequisite: None Dance - Swing - PE.0317 For beginners with little to no experience in swing dance or for experienced dancers looking to perfect the basics, this course focuses on Lindy Hop: an energetic partner dance developed during the 1920's Harlem Renaissance. You will become comfortable with basic steps and footwork for 6-count and 8-count patterns, and will learn turns, lindy circles, swing-outs, charlestons, and other moves. Instruction focuses on the dynamics of the dance, musicality, and building a good frame and lead/follow connection with a partner. Learning swing will boost your confidence, balance, and coordination while giving you a good workout and putting a smile on your face. The goal is for you to complete the course feeling comfortable and confident on the dance floor. Prerequisite: None Dance - Tango, Beginner - PE.0309 This is the original form of tango that developed in Argentina in the early 20th century. It is characterized by elegant leg movements, in combination with a still and quiet upper body. Argentine tango is an improvisational dance in the sense that dancers themselves link the elements, thus creating their unique dance through the connection between leader and follower. The focus of the class is on proper walking technique, posture, and figures that will enable the students to enjoy tango dance events (milongas). The class is suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced dancers who wish to perfect the basics. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Boot Camp for Athletes - PE.0427 This course is designed to improve or maintain a high individual fitness level. Classes are workouts designed to increase endurance, agility, flexibility, speed, core strength as well as overall strength. The course begins at an advanced training level and is designed for individuals who are currently completing a moderate to high intensity physical fitness routine, have completed a Varsity, Club Sport, or IM season, or are seriously training for an upcoming season. Prerequisite: Timed mile: 9 minute mile or less
Push ups in 1 minute: 25 or more
Body-Weight squats in 1 minute: 30 or more
Full sit ups in 1 minute: 30 or more
Fitness - Group Exercise - Cycling 1 - PE.0407 Class is located in the Wang Fitness Center. Spinning is an incredible indoor cycling workout that teaches proper form, and interval and heart zone training; class takes place on stationary "spinning" bicycles. Spinning is a great opportunity to cycle without the hassles of cars and potholes on the road. Class will be held in the Alumni/Wang Spin Dome. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Kickbox 1 - PE.0403 This class teaches the basic techniques and fundamentals of kicking and punching; half cardiovascular exercises and half interval training. Class focuses on dynamic movement, isolated limbic movement, muscle strengthening, overall conditioning, agility and reaction, stretching, sit-ups, and push-ups for a high intensity fast paced workout. No previous experience necessary; for both men and women. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Pilates 1 - PE.0405 This class teaches traditional Pilates workouts that can be done anywhere; class emphasizes movements that build a strong core (abdominal and back muscles) to enhance strength, muscular symmetry, alignment, flexibility, grace and coordination and helps students create long, lean and flexible muscles. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Pilates With Props - PE.0426 A fresh spin on basic Pilates matwork, using all sorts of props - rings, bands, balls, rollers, weights - to name a few. Each class will be different, introducing new props and choreography for a fun, exciting, and effective workout. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Yoga 1 - PE.0411 In this class students will get to practice yoga, an ancient practice from India. Yoga practice will increase your energy, improve your performance, and give you an opportunity for relaxation; this will provide you with a practical toolbox of techniques and experiences. Yoga is designed to empower you to concentrate, remember, generate energy, and sleep well. The meditations give you perspective and help balance the competing demands of a fast-paced life. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Zumba - PE.0425 Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music / dance themes that create a dynamic and exciting, yet easy to follow, class! It combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations making for a "feel-happy" workout that is great for both the body and the mind! Prerequisite: None Fitness - Jogging/Running - PE.0402 This is an introductory course for students working toward a 5K distance race who want to improve their fitness in a motivating environment. Workouts will include technique, aerobic base, stamina and speed. First class meets in Z Center Lobby. Prerequisite: First class meets in Z Center Lobby. Fitness - Weight Training - PE.0414 This course is designed for the beginning or novice weight lifter, or for those who have experience lifting but lack proper instruction. Class will provide students with an understanding of the biomechanics involved, muscles used for a given exercise, and program development. Class will teach students the proper techniques of lifting and spotting. Students will also be provided information for putting together individual workout programs. This course is taught as a lifetime activity as an integral part of overall fitness. Proper gym etiquette is taught and expected. Prerequisite: Students must attend first 4 classes and bring handout printed from Stellar to class. Fitness - Weight Training for Women - PE.0415 This course is designed for the beginning or novice weight lifter, or for those who have experience lifting but lack proper instruction. Class will provide students with an understanding of the biomechanics involved, muscles used for a given exercise, and program development. Class will teach students the proper techniques of lifting and spotting. Students will also be provided information for putting together individual workout programs. This course is taught as a lifetime activity as an integral part of overall fitness. Proper gym etiquette is taught and expected. This course is only for women. Prerequisite: This is an all female class. Students must attend first 4 classes and bring handout printed from Stellar to class. Health and Wellness - Fitness / Nutrition - PE.0512 This course teaches the basics of fitness and balanced nutrition for optimal health. Each class will be half group discussion and half physical activity. Discussion topics include components of fitness, relaxation, protein, fats, whole grains, and hydration. Manageable goal setting is emphasized throughout the course. Physical activity is taught as a component of total wellness and as a way to reduce stress. Prerequisite: None Health and Wellness - Fitness / Stress management - PE.0507 This course teaches fitness and ways to manage stress. Each class will be half group discussion and half physical activity. Discussion topics include sleep, time management, meditation, cognitive reframing, and stress at MIT. Emphasis is placed on identifying various stressors and ways to deal with stress. Physical activity is taught in this course as a way to reduce stress. Prerequisite: None Health and Wellness - Fitness and Nutrition - Summer - PE.0506 Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. This course teaches the basics of fitness and balanced nutrition for optimal health. Each class will be half group discussion and half physical activity. Discussion topics include components of fitness, relaxation, protein, fats, whole grains, and hydration. Manageable goal setting is emphasized throughout the course. Physical activity is taught as a component of total wellness and as a way to reduce stress. Prerequisite: Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. Health and Wellness - Yoga / Nutrition - PE.0510 This course teaches the basics of fitness and balanced nutrition for optimal health. Each class will be half group discussion and half physical activity. Discussion topics include components of fitness, relaxation, protein, fats, whole grains, and hydration. Manageable goal setting is emphasized throughout the course. Yoga is taught as a component of total wellness and as a way to reduce stress. Prerequisite: None Health and Wellness - Yoga / Stress Management - PE.0508 This course teaches basic yoga and ways to manage stress. Each class will be half group discussion and half physical activity. Discussion topics include sleep, time management, meditation, cognitive reframing, and stress at MIT. Emphasis is placed on identifying various stressors and ways to deal with stress. Yoga is taught in this course as a way to reduce stress. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Archery - PE.0600 This is a basic course in fundamentals of target shooting. This class is designed for a beginner or novice archer and uses recurve indoor target bows and equipment. Class introduces students to the basic techniques of indoor target archery emphasizing the care and use of equipment, range safety, stance, shooting techniques, scoring and competition. $15 fee billed to student account. Prerequisite: Students must attend first 4 classes. Individual Sports - Archery, Intermediate - PE.0639 This course will teach international style target archery also known as Olympic archery. It is intended to enhance students skills and knowledge learned in the introductory class by providing instruction on intermediate level re-curve archery bows and the use of supportive attachments to allow for greater shooting accuracy. Archery students will experience a class designed specifically to teach competitive shooting technique, using bows with carbon fiber limbs, stabilizer bars, plungers and precision sights along with other supportive attachments. Prerequisite: Beginner Archery course or equivalent (see instructor) Individual Sports - Badminton - PE.0601 This is a course for beginners covering the basic fundamentals of badminton. Upon completion of this course students should be able to demonstrate and execute the different strokes used in a game, understand the rules and basic strategies associated with the game, and understand the terminology associated with the game. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Badminton, Intermediate - PE.0615 This course is for students that have had previous playing experience. The basic fundamentals are taught at an accelerated pace allowing participants to learn more about game strategy and fine tuning their skills. Prerequisite: Beginner Badminton or equivalent Individual Sports - Boot Camp for Athletes - PE.0644 This course is designed to improve or maintain a high individual fitness level. Classes are workouts designed to increase endurance, agility, flexibility, speed, core strength as well as overall strength. The course begins at an advanced training level and is designed for individuals who are currently completing a moderate to high intensity physical fitness routine, have completed a Varsity, Club Sport, or IM season, or are seriously training for an upcoming season. Prerequisite: Timed mile: 9 minute mile or less
Push ups in 1 minute: 25 or more
Body-Weight squats in 1 minute: 30 or more
Full sit ups in 1 minute: 30 or more
Individual Sports - Fencing, Foil - PE.0602 Class includes instruction in the basic fundamentals of fencing using a light and flexible weapon, including footwork, attacks and parries. After learning the rules, including scoring, students will participate in competitive bouts. Prerequisite: Students must attend first 4 classes. Individual Sports - Fencing, Sabre - PE.0603 Class includes instruction in the basic fundamentals of fencing using the "cutting" weapon which is stiffer than the light foil, including footwork, attacks and parries. After learning the rules, including scoring, students will participate in competitive bouts. Prerequisite: Students must attend first 4 classes. Individual Sports - Golf - PE.0604 This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of grip, stance, and swing as well as a basic understanding of rules and scoring. The short, middle, and long irons are practiced plus specialized skills of pitching, chipping, and putting. Classes take place outdoors on the west end of the athletic fields. First class meets in Z Center lobby. Prerequisite: First Class Meet In Z Center Lobby Individual Sports - Gymnastics - Apparatus - PE.0643 This co-ed course enables students to develop proficiency in understanding, performing, spotting, recognizing and correcting errors for a variety of basic skills on the seven (7) main gymnastic apparatus: Uneven Bars, Horizontal Bar, Parallel Bars, Pommel Horse, Balance Beam, Still Rings, and Vault. The course emphasizes correct warm up, stretches and execution of skills as well as developing strength, and increasing flexibility. Prerequisite: Gymnastics - Tumbling (or equivalent) Individual Sports - Gymnastics - Tumbling - PE.0605 This co-ed introductory course enables students to develop proficiency in performing, spotting and analyzing a variety of basic tumbling skills including: rolls, balances, cartwheels, aerials, walkovers and handsprings. The course teaches gymnastics fundamentals for general fitness and health (i.e. better agility, coordination, kinesthetic awareness etc.) as well as personal growth and development (accepting and meeting challenges, overcoming fear etc.) The course emphasizes correct warm up, stretches and execution of skills as well as developing strength, and increasing flexibility. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Pistol, Beginner - PE.0608 Students will learn the basic rules of safety, learn the "anatomy" of the gun and how it functions, learn and demonstrate the two fundamental shooting positions of pistol and progress toward shooting proficiency. Prerequisite: Students must attend first 4 classes.
Individual Sports - Pistol, Intermediate - PE.0609 This course involves a continued emphasis on handgun safety; one-handed shooting is refined, and students will also study rules, timing, and technique. Students are introduced to three courses of fire: gallery match course, standard pistol and sport pistol. After each course of fire is trained, a match in that course is fired and scored. Course concludes with a fired match. Prerequisite: Pre Req: Beginner Pistol. Note: must attend first 4 classes. Individual Sports - Rifle - PE.0626 The Beginner Rifle Course provides an introduction to the basic rules of firearms safety, the "anatomy" of the rifle and how it functions, fundamentals of sport rifle shooting positions, and the application of safe and effective marksmanship techniques used in the pursuit of sport rifle shooting proficiency. Prerequisite: Students must attend first 4 classes. Individual Sports - Self Defense for Everyone - PE.0640 This course will help you recognize a threat and how to diffuse, disengage, or defend yourself in the most common assaults and attacks. You will develop strategies to avoid conflict as well as tactics to defend yourself. This course is open for male or female students and is quite active and fun. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Self-Defense RAD - PE.0611 This 12-hour course provides basic information on personal safety, awareness, risk reduction and avoidance. RAD teaches practical defensive techniques that require no special skills. This is employed as women learn to be more aware of their surroundings. RAD also offers the opportunity to test these learned skills on a real person during a simulated attack. For more information contact: MIT Police Crime Prevention Unit at 253-9755. Registration may be made by, e-mail (Include all the information which is on the form) crimbite@mit.edu Prerequisite: This is a female only course. Individual Sports - Self-Defense for Women - PE.0636 The class focuses on empowerment, knowing your rights, safety awareness, and self defense. It class also covers how to avoid becoming a target for rape and kidnapping. Students will learn get-away tools where a 125 pound person can get away from a 250 pound attacker. Prerequisite: This is an all female course. Individual Sports - Skate, Beginner - PE.0612 The basic fundamentals are taught which include forward and backward skating and stopping, skating in circles both forward and backward. Course fee for skate rental only. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Skate, Figure Skating - PE.0614 This class will improve students' style of skating, and students will learn a variety of figure skating moves, including forward and backward edges, mohawk and three turns, spirals, lunges, spins, and a variety of jumps (bunny hops, waltz jumps, toe-loops, mazurkas, salchows, etc.). Course fee for skate rental only. Prerequisite: Students must know how to skate backwards and forwards. Individual Sports - Skate, Intermediate - PE.0613 The intermediate skate course is designed for the student who is comfortable skating forward. The basic fundamentals are taught at an accelerated pace which include forward and backward skating and stopping, skating in circles both forward and backward. Course fee for skate rental only. Prerequisite: Beginner skate or equivalent Individual Sports - Squash, Beginner - PE.0616 This class is an introduction to the rules and the basic skills of squash for beginners who wish to learn this fast moving indoor racquet sport. All necessary equipment is provided. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Tennis, Beginner - PE.0620 This is an introductory course for those with limited or no playing experience. Instruction will include the basic strokes, serve, volley, rules and scoring. Drills on the fundamentals will lead to competitive play for singles and doubles. Meet in the Z Center Lobby the first day of class. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Tennis, Intermediate - PE.0621 This course is for students that have had previous playing experience and wish to improve their tennis game and fine tune their strokes. First class meets in Z Center Lobby. Prerequisite: Students must be able to serve and sustain a rally. Individual Sports - Triathlon - PE.0629 This course is designed to provide an introduction to beginners with a goal to complete a sprint triathlon (.5 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run). Instruction will include open water swimming techniques (pool), biking (indoor), running, and transitions. Tuesdays will be either on the Indoor Track or in the MAC court and Thursdays are pool workouts. Prerequisite: Beginners only, swim 100 yards continuously and jog 15 minutes continuously. Martial Arts - Shotokan Karate - PE.0803 This class is an introduction to Shotokan Karate. Shotokan is the oldest and most popular Karate style. Enlightenment is its basic goal. Training entails stretching, basic techniques, Katas and sparring. Techniques include deep stances, punches and kicking, blocks and sideways movements. Prerequisite: None Martial Arts - Sport Taekwondo - PE.0804 Students will learn the kicking and punching techniques used in Sport Taekwondo competition, as well as traditional forms and stances. Students will also work on core strength and flexibility. Class is dynamic and upbeat, and the students will get a good workout. Prerequisite: None Outdoor Education - Backpacking and Hiking - PE.0900 April 13, 14 and 15 (Patriots' Day Weekend) Sat 8am-Mon 7pm. Backpacking and hiking trip to the White Mountains, NH. Includes all equipment, 2 nights lodging, transportation, 6 meals, and instruction. $275 billed to student account. Confirm by Friday, March 15 at 12 noon (PE office will send link). Prerequisite: Availability April 13, 14 and 15 (Patriots' Day Weekend) Sat 8am-Mon 7pm. Backpacking and hiking trip to the White Mountains, NH. Includes all equipment, 2 nights lodging, transportation, 6 meals, and instruction. $275 billed to student account. Confirm by Friday, March 15 at 12 noon (PE office will send link). Must attend mandatory pre-trip meeting on Wed, Mar 13 at 5p. Outdoor Education - Beginner Sailing - PE.0904 This class is an introduction to the basic fundamentals of sailing with both theory and practice. Students will learn how to rig a boat, some basic sailing techniques, as well as how to tack and jibe out on the beautiful Charles River. Learn more at http://sailing.mit.edu/. Q4 Tuesdays 11a-12:30p April 2, 9, 23, 30. May 7, and 14. Q4 Tuesdays 1p-2:30p April 2, 9, 23, 30. May 7, and 14. Q4 Wednesdays 11:30a-1p April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8. Prerequisite: Successfully complete swim and boat test by Fri, March 22, 2013.
Each class is 90 minutes long.
Q4 Tuesdays 11a-12:30p April 2, 9, 23, 30. May 7, and 14.
Q4 Tuesdays 1p-2:30p April 2, 9, 23, 30. May 7, and 14.
Q4 Wednesdays 11:30a-1p April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 and 8.
Outdoor Education - Cross Country Skiing - PE.0908 Learn to cross country ski this year. January 29, 30 and 31 (Tues, Wed, Thus) 4:30-8:30p. This course is designed to teach beginners both classic and skate skiing techniques. Cost includes transportation, equipment rental, 2 hour lesson and trail pass for season. Students must attend all four to earn 2 points. Class will be held at Weston Ski Track in Weston, MA. Confirm by Friday, January 4th. Course fee is $110. Note there is a $55 non-refundable fee. Prerequisite: Available January 29, 30 and 31 (Tues, Wed, Thus) 4:30-8:30p. Confirm by Friday, January 4. Course fee is $110. Note there is a $55 non-refundable fee. Outdoor Education - Downhill Ski - PE.0914 IAP class dates: 1/8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 All levels are accommodated in this course, which is offered only during IAP. The course consists of six meetings, leaving MIT at 5:30pm and returning at approximately 11:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $220 package includes transportation, lesson, helmet and lift ticket. Equipment rentals are available for $100.00 ($320 total). Classes held at Nashoba Valley Ski Area. There is a $50 non-refundable fee. Prerequisite: Mandatory equipment fitting Thurs., Dec. 13th, 1-2:30pm in Z Center Lobby. Enrollment paperwork must be completed at fitting. $50 non-refundable fee for cancellation. IAP class dates: 1/8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Outdoor Education - Intermediate Sailing - PE.0909 Learn to skipper and crew a variety of boats fast upwind and downwind. Other topics covered are: starting, tactics, strategy, right of way rules. Thursdays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 3 and 10. Prerequisite: Successfully complete swim and boat test by Fri Mar 22 . Each class is 90 minutes. MUST attend first 2 classes. Participants must be proficient sailors and have completed the basic sailing course or its equivalent. Thursdays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 3 and 10. Outdoor Education - Kayak - PE.0907 Mondays Apr 22, 29 and May 6, 3:30-6:30pm. There is a $150 fee. Confirm by Tues, Apr 16 at 12 noon (PE office will send link). This course is designed for both the casual paddler and those interested in ocean touring. The course will introduce paddlers to proper technique and safety skills required to enjoy kayak touring. While the course is perfect for the beginner, anyone who has never had formal instruction will benefit from this class. In this class you will learn efficient paddling technique and the necessary strokes to maneuver your kayak in any direction. The class progresses to advanced techniques such as bracing to prevent a capsize and the hip snap in preparation for learning to roll. Particular emphasis will also be placed on safety issues such as trip selection and practicing both self- and assisted rescues and re-entries. Prerequisite: Availability Mondays Apr 22, 29 and May 6, 3:30-6:30pm $150 fee includes instruction and equipment. Successfully complete swim and boat test by Mon, Apr 8 at noon (PE office will send link). Students must attend all three class days to earn PE points. Outdoor Education - Sailing, Beginner Summer - PE.0910 Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course. This class is an introduction to the basic fundamentals of sailing with both theory and practice. Students will learn how to rig a boat, some basic sailing techniques, as well as how to tack and jibe out on the beautiful Charles River. Class dates are July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5. Learn more at http://sailing.mit.edu/. **Must successfully complete swim and boat test by Monday, June 24, 2013. **Each class is 90 minutes long (4:15-5:45p) **MUST attend first 2 classes. Prerequisite: Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course.
**Must successfully complete swim and boat test by Monday, June 24, 2013. Swim test is offered ever Tues, Wed, and Thurs at 8a or 8p at Z Center Pool (bring MIT ID).
**Each class is 90 minutes long (4:15-5:45p)
**MUST attend first 2 classes. Outdoor Education - Snowboarding - PE.0915 IAP class dates: 1/8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 All levels are accommodated in this course, which is offered only during IAP. The course consists of six meetings, leaving MIT at 5:30pm and returning at approximately 11:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $220 package includes transportation, lesson, helmet and lift ticket. Equipment rentals are available for $100.00 ($320 total). Classes held at Nashoba Valley Ski Area. There is a $50 non-refundable fee. Prerequisite: Mandatory equipment fitting Thurs., Dec. 13th, 1-2:30pm in Z Center Lobby. Enrollment paperwork must be completed at fitting. $50 non-refundable fee for cancellation. IAP class dates: 1/8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Outdoor Education - Stand-Up Paddleboard - PE.0916 Students will learn the basics of getting on and off the Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) and proper paddling and maneuvering techniques. After mastering the basics, the focus will be on incorporating the whole body into paddling, linking strokes together, and utilizing different feet placements to maximize efficiency while building endurance. Course dates are Tuesday April 23, 30 and May 7, 3:30-6:30pm. Prerequisite: Availability Tuesday April 23, 30 and May 7, 3:30-6:30pm. $150 course fee includes instruction and equipment. Successfully complete swim and boat test by Monday, April 8. Students must attend all three class days to earn PE points. Outdoor Education - Top Ropes Climbing - PE.0903 Fridays 2pm-6pm, Feb 22, Mar 1 and 8. In this class students will learn how to climb in an indoor climbing facility at MetroRock in Everett, MA. Students will develop their climbing skills throughout the course and have fun with friends. Must confirm by Wed, Dec 19 (PE Office will send link). $110 fee includes instruction, equipment, and transportation. Note: there is a $55 non-refundable fee for this course. Prerequisite: Availability Fridays 2pm-6pm, Feb 22, Mar 1 and 8. Must confirm by Wed, Feb 13 (PE Office will send link). $110 fee includes instruction, equipment, and transportation. Note: there is a $55 non-refundable fee for this course. Team Sports - Basketball - PE.0700 This is an instructional course covering the basic fundamentals of basketball for those with little or no previous experience. Various drills will be utilized to teach students both offensive and defensive skills leading up to game scrimmaging. The rules of basketball will also be covered as well as the basic strategy of the game. Prerequisite: None Team Sports - Broomball - PE.0715 Broomball is for everyone - floor hockey on ice or hockey WITHOUT skates.Students will be introduced to the basic and intermediate skills of broomball, including moving on the ice surface, stick handling, passing, shooting, goaltending, and defending. A series of skill-specific drills and challenges will lead up to small and large team play. This course is designed for individuals with limited or no playing experience. Prerequisite: None Team Sports - Flag Football - PE.0714 This is an introductory course for individuals with limited or no playing experience. Students will be introduced to the basic and intermediate skills of flag football, including passing, catching, route running, and defending. A series of skill-specific challenges will lead up to small and large team play. First class meets in Z Center lobby. Prerequisite: Dress to be outside. Wear athletic shoes/sneakers. Team Sports - Floor Hockey (Unihoc/Floorball) - PE.0717 Floor Hockey (Unihoc/ Floorball): The game of Unihoc or Floorball is an indoor team sport much like hockey but played in a gymnasium with plastic sticks where the aim is to put a light ball into the other team's goal. Unihoc or Floorball is a specific type of floor hockey. The fundamentals of passing, shooting, stick-handling, as well as positional play are taught. As the course progresses, students are given the opportunity to experience game-like situations through drills and scrimmages. No experienced needed. Court shoes encouraged. Prerequisite: None Team Sports - Ice Hockey, Beginner - PE.0701 This course is designed for the beginning hockey player. The fundamentals of passing, shooting, stick-handling, as well as positional play are taught. As the course progresses, students are given the opportunity to experience game-like situations through drills and scrimmages. Class fee for skate rental only. Prerequisite: Beginner skate or equivalent Team Sports - Soccer - Indoor - PE.0703 This course is designed for students with limited or no playing experience. Students will be introduced to the basic and intermediate skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing and receiving, heading, feinting, shooting and finishing, and defending, as well as small group tactics. Small-sided games will be practiced to incorporate these skills to lead up to an indoor game. Prerequisite: None Team Sports - Soccer - Indoor, Intermediate - PE.0716 This course is designed for students with some playing experience or those who have taken beginner soccer. Student will improve their game and review the basic and intermediate skills of soccer, including dribbling, passing and receiving, heading, feinting, shooting and finishing, and defending, as well as small group tactics. Small-sided games will be practiced to incorporate these skills to lead up to an indoor game. Prerequisite: Beginner Soccer or equivalent. Court shoes recommended. Team Sports - Volleyball, Beginner - PE.0705 This is an introductory course for those with limited or no playing experience. Instruction will include techniques for serving, passing, setting, spiking. There will be team play during the second half of the course. Prerequisite: None Team Sports - Volleyball, Intermediate - PE.0706 This course will review the basic fundamentals prior to the introduction of basic offensive and defensive strategies. Prerequisite: This course is for students that have had previous playing experience. |
REGISTRATION
The summer physical education schedule is here. The summer session runs from July 1 - Aug 8. Registration opens Monday, May 20 at 8a for undergraduates and Monday, May 27 for graduate students. Registration closes for everyone on Wednesday, June 19 at 1p.
see calendar for detailed dates
NEWS & EVENTS
PE Make Up Form
To check your PE history (points), click on "registration" and then on "history." You can also check your attendance on PE Course Stellar sites. A Pirate Certificate is now available to students who have passed Archery, Fencing, Pistol, and Sailing. Students should send an email to mitpe@mit.edu with name and MIT ID number once grades are posted for all four courses. Check PE history at mitpe.com.
SWIM & BOAT TEST
Swim & Boat Tests:
The swim & boat tests are offered every Tues, Wed and Thurs at 8a and 8p at the Z Center Pool. Bring Student IDs.
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