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 Prerequisite: None Aquatics - Beginner Swimming Single Gender Female - PE.0212 The female only swim course will run in January 2011. 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. All classes are 7-10pm. 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 is $350. Note there is a $175 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, Advanced Begin, Stroke Technique Summer - PE.0210 Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit unpon registering for this course. Three sections (beginner, advanced beginner and stroke technique) are offered from 4:00 pm-5:00pm. Beginners will receive instruction on floating, gliding, kicking and elementary backstroke. Front crawl stroke will be introduced. The intermediate course and the stroke technique course are designed increase a swimmer's confidence and refine skills in deep water and develop skills to pass the MIT swimming test. There will be instruction on the crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke and breaststroke. Class ratio will be one instructor to every twelve students. Prerequisite: Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit unpon registering for this course. Aquatics - Swimming, Intermediate - PE.0203 This class is 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 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 - Contra American Folk - PE.0301 Class location is Student Center-Lobdel. Class involves modernized American roots dance using easy walking steps to exciting, jazzy, LIVE New England music from a variety of bands. Dance with a partner and the other couples in your line, then change partners for the next dance. Various Callers will teach by way of 'walk-throughs' and they will prompt students during the dance to make it especially accessible to all. Prerequisite: None Dance - Hip Hop - PE.0316 description Prerequisite: None Dance - Introduction to Modern - PE.0303 This is an introduction to the basic techniques of modern dance to give you an awareness of body placement and carriage while developing movement coordination. 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. Location changes: First class is in Sala de Puerto Rico (MIT Student Center 2nd floor, room W20-202) Prerequisite: None Dance - Modern Squares, Intermediate - PE.0315 This challenging class teaches students plus level square dancing. Plus adds an additional 31 calls to the Mainstream program, and some increased difficulty. Plus is the program that we dance at the Tech Squares club. Each week, Students learn additional calls from the plus program, which they then apply throughout the class. Focus is on fast and rigorous learning, reaction time, and precision. Location changes: first class in Lobdell, the remaining Tuesday classes also at the Student Center. Thursday classes will be in 5-233. Prerequisite: Modern Squares, Beginner course (in the previous quarter). No partner necessary.
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 Dance - Tango, Intermediate - PE.0314 Building on basic concepts and connection between partners, we'll add in this class some new fancy moves that are suitable for social dancing (milongas). The leaders will practice their navigation skills and learn how to creatively combine elements by switching systems and sides of embrace. The followers will be challenged to a more subtle and attentive following while maintaining a clean footwork, clear lines, and adding some adornments. All participants must have completed a beginner course in Argentine tango. Prerequisite: Beginner Tango Dance - Tap - PE.0310 This course focuses on developing clean tap technique and the basic foundational mechanics of the dance form. This course also briefly discusses the history of rhythm tap from its roots before minstrelsy through the innovations of today's artists. In this class students will learn the fundamental moves of this classic American dance form, develop strength and agility, and get a good workout as well. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Cardio Combo, Summer - PE.0422 This class teaches traditional a variety of formats including step, kick box and dance. This class uses creative choreography to get your heart pumping and offers a total body workout. Fun for all fitness levels. Prerequisite: None 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 - Nia - PE.0424 In this class, we will practice Nia and learn the basic principles of the Nia Technique, a holistic mind-body workout that draws from 9 movement forms including dance, martial arts and somatic movement including yoga. Learn how to tune into physical sensation in order to reach your potential safely. Become more connected, expressive, energetic, mindful, calm and powerful. Set to music, Nia is stress-reducing, easy to learn and fun. 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 2 - PE.0406 Take your Pilates to the next level; continue to enhance strength, muscular symmetry, alignment, flexibility, grace and coordination and build long, lean and flexible muscles. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Step 1 - PE.0409 This class introduces a variety exercises using an adjustable step. Class formats include various positions of the step, using several steps side by side, and moving across all steps in the room. Perfect for all fitness levels. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Step 2 - PE.0410 Class teaches a creative, new approach to common step techniques as it takes students to the next level of fitness though step aerobics. Class formats include various positions of the step, using several steps side by side, and moving across all steps in the room. Perfect for all fitness levels. Prerequisite: None Fitness - Group Exercise - Total Body Conditioning - PE.0413 This class offers a great way for students to strengthen their muscles and increase flexibility by targeting their whole body at once. There is minimal aerobic work used for warm up. 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 - Yoga 2 - PE.0412 Students can take their yoga practice to a new level with this class. Yoga will continue to increase your energy, improve your performance, and give you an opportunity for relaxation. 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 - 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 Beginner Summer - PE.0421 Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit unpon registering for this course. 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.
Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit unpon registering for this course. Health and Wellness - Fitness/Nutrition - PE.0504 This course is designed to provide health and wellness information that is relevant to campus life, enhances and helps balance academics, athletics, and personal life and supports personally important health goals. Topics for class include the components and benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity as well as tips on how to achieve personal goals. Throughout this course students can pick up good habits and tools that will boost their productivity. Developing personalized fitness and nutrition plans makes it simple for all participants to surpass their current levels of efficiency and reach their potential. Prerequisite: None Health and Wellness - Stress Management/Yoga - PE.0505 This course is designed to provide health and wellness information that is relevant to campus life, enhances and helps balance academics, athletics, and personal life and supports personally important health goals. Topics for class include the importance of sleep, exercise, healthy relationships and more as well as help on how to achieve personal goals. Throughout this course students can pick up good habits and tools that will boost their productivity. Developing personalized time management, and stress reduction plans makes it simple for all participants to surpass their current levels of efficiency and to reach their potential. Prerequisite: None Health and Wellness - Upgrade Your Health and Happiness - Nutrition & Fitness - PE.0500 This course is designed to provide health and wellness information that is relevant to campus life, enhances and helps balance academics, athletics, and personal life and supports personally important health goals. Topics for class include the components and benefits of a healthy diet and physical activity as well as tips on how to achieve personal goals. Throughout this course students can pick up good habits and tools that will boost their productivity. Developing personalized fitness and nutrition plans makes it simple for all participants to surpass their current levels of efficiency and reach their potential. Prerequisite: None Health and Wellness - Upgrade Your Health and Happiness - Stress Management - PE.0501 This course is designed to provide health and wellness information that is relevant to campus life, enhances and helps balance academics, athletics, and personal life and supports personally important health goals. Topics for class include the importance of sleep, exercise, healthy relationships and more as well as help on how to achieve personal goals. Throughout this course students can pick up good habits and tools that will boost their productivity. Developing personalized time management, and stress reduction plans makes it simple for all participants to surpass their current levels of efficiency and to reach their potential. 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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. Tue 10/12, Thu 10/14, Tue 10/19, Thu 10/21, Tue 10/26, Thu 10/28 simulation. 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: None 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. Rain back up Johnson Track Infield. Prerequisite: None Individual Sports - Tennis, Beginner Summer - PE.0637 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. Rain back up Johnson Track Infield. Prerequisite: Meet in Z center lobby for 1st class. 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, biking (indoor), running, and transitions. Mondays are pool workouts and Wednesdays will be either on the Indoor Track or in the MAC court. Prerequisite: Beginners only, swim 100 yards continuously Martial Arts - Jiu-Jitsu - PE.0801 This course is an introduction to self-defense utilizing the American Jiu Jitsu system of self-defense. The types of techniques we practice include joint locks, throws, chokes, defense from stick and knife attacks, kicks, punches and much more. Jiu Jitsu can be utilized by people of any size and strength. Jiu Jitsu does not rely upon brute force, but instead utilizes anatomical knowledge and mental conditioning to control and subdue an attacker. 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 Martial Arts - Tae Kwon Do - PE.0805 Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. Students will learn to execute powerful hand strikes, blocks, and kicks. Practicing brings many benefits -- self-discipline, physical conditioning, reduced stress, self-knowledge, and respect. Classes are challenging -- each student is encouraged to push him- or herself to their limit, and then strive to move beyond. Classes will focus on callisthenic warm-ups, stretching, basic kicks and hand techniques, and learning the first Tae Kwon Do form (pattern of movements). Prerequisite: None Outdoor Education - Backpacking and Hiking - PE.0900 October 9, 10 and 11 (Columbus 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 Fri., Sept 17th at noon Prerequisite: October 9, 10 and 11 (Columbus 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 Fri., Sept 17th at noon Outdoor Education - Cross Country Skiing - PE.0908 Learn to cross country ski this year. Mondays 2/15, 2/22, and 3/1. 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. Prerequisite: Course meets 5-8:30pm Mondays 2/15 (holiday), 2/22, 3/1 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. Learn more at http://sailing.mit.edu/. Prerequisite: Students must present a boat test print out from physical education history reflecting completed swim and boat test (100 yard swim and tread water for 10 minutes).
Note: there is a $50 non-refundable deposit upon registering for this course.
Outdoor Education - Top Ropes Climbing - PE.0903 Fridays 2pm-6pm. 9/24, 10/1, and 10/8. 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. $110 fee includes instruction, equipment, and transportation. Prerequisite: Friday 2pm-6pm. 9/24, 10/1, and 10/8 Students must attend all 3 classes to earn points. $110 fee includes instruction, equipment, and transportation. 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: 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. |
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Registration for Fall 2009 Undergraduates Sept 3 10am - Sept 9 at 1pm Graduate students Sept 7 10am -Sept 9 at 1pm
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Fall EXTREME PE
SCUBA Backpacking (10/2-4 and 10/10-12) Top Ropes Climbing Kayaking See course catalog for more information
SWIM & BOAT TEST
The swim and boat test will be offered on Monday, August 24th from 1-2:30pm
and Tuesday, September 8th from 9:30am-1:30pm. To save time activate MIT ID card at Z Center main desk prior to swim test.
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