SPECIAL INTEREST Classes - Spring 08
Fencing: Beginning (37)
Learn the art of swordmanship. One of the oldest Olympic sports, Fencing develops quick hands, strong legs, and a strategic mind. Equipment provided. Emphasis is on foil technique.
Fee: $60
M/W _ 1:15 pm ___ Valeriy Naulo _______ ACSR Fencing Room
M/W ___ 2:15 pm ___ Valeriy Naulo ______ ACSR Fencing Room
Fencing: Advanced Beginning (38)
Learn advanced footwork and handwork. Strategy is taught through bouting. Introduction to epée and saber. Equipment provided.
Prerequisites: Beginning Fencing (37) or some fencing experience.
Fee: $60
T/Th 2:15 pm Valeriy Naulo ACSR Fencing Room
Golf Classes General Info
The first class meeting of all classes is at the Driving Range on Campus Drive West. All equipment is provided. Classes are held at the Driving Range and/or the Golf Course. |
Golf: Beginning (52)
Fundamentals of the golf swing and an introduction to putting, chipping, and sand play. Introduction to golf etiquette and rules enable a beginner to play a round of golf. Students will have a chance to participate in an optional 9-hole golf outing.
Fee: $200
M/W _ 9:00 am Phil Marrone Driving Range
T/Th 9:00 am Jim Miller Driving Range
M/W _ 10:00 am Phil Marrone Driving Range
T/Th 10:00 am Phil Marrone Driving Range
T/Th 11:00 am Jim Miller Driving Range
M/W 3:15 pm Kurt Uchiyama Driving Range
T/Th 3:15 pm Don Shaw Driving Range
Golf: Advanced Beginning (53)
Further development of the golf swing and short game, techniques for practicing effectively and gaining the confidence to play a round of golf. Continued discussion of rules and etiquette. Students will have a chance to participate in an optional 9-hole golf outing.
Prerequisites: Beginning Golf (52) or some golf experience.
Fee: $200
M/W 9:00 am Jim Miller
M/W 10:00 am Jim Miller
M/W 11:00 am Phil Marrone
T/Th 11:00 am Phil Marrone
T/Th 1:15 pm Phil Marrone
Golf: Intermediate (54)
Drills and practice on all facets of the golf game will enable the student to improve his/her game. Attention will be given to lowering scores and managing games on the course. Students will be invited to play in a couple of golf outings at the Stanford Golf Course.
Prerequisites: Beginning Golf (52), Advanced Beginning Golf (53) or the equivalent.
Fee: $200
T/Th 9:00 am Phil Marrone
T/Th 10:00 am Jim Miller
M/W 11:00 am Jim Miller
M/W 1:15 pm Jim Miller
T/Th 2:15 pm Don Shaw
Golf: Advanced (55)
Continued understanding and refining of the golf swing and increasing power, distance and accuracy. Course management, mental preparation, and visualization techniques. Increase one's comfort zone and improve one's average score or handicap. Students will be invited to play in organized golf outings.
Prerequisites: Intermediate Golf (54) or experience playing and practicing, and the ability to hit shots with relative accuracy and distance.
Fee: $200
T/Th 1:15 pm Jim Miller
M/W ____ 2:15 pm Kurt Uchiyama
Gymnastics: Beginning (59)
Fundamental gymnastics movement for men and women, including flexibility and strength exercises taught on the Olympic apparatus (e.g., floor, balance beam, bars, rings, etc.)
M/W 11:00 am Chris Swircek Ford Center Gymnastics Room
Gymnastics: Intermediate (60)
Emphasis is on tumbling and apparatus. Group work and individualized instruction for men and women.
Prerequisites: Beginning Gymnastics (59) or some gymnastics experience.
T/Th 10:00 am Doni Thompson Ford Center Gymnastics Room
Horsemanship Class General Info
The Horsemanship PE class is designed to provide students with solid horsemanship skills both on and off the horse in English and Western riding. Section times are subject to change, but currently are: Western: Monday 5-7pm and Tuesday 5-7pm and English: Tuesday 9-11am and Wednesday 9-11am. Class size is limited with section participation based on prior riding experience. Students must wear long pants, boots with defined heels. No tennis shoes allowed! Every student must wear a helmet when mounted. Helmets will be provided or students may bring their own. Email vbartsch@stanford.edu or call (650) 327-2990 for more information. |
Horsemanship: Beginning Riding (65)
Provides students with solid horsemanship skills both on and off the horse. For those with little or no background in riding. Course will include walking, trotting and cantering.
Fee: $350
Horsemanship: Advanced Beginning Riding (66)
For those who can walk and trot, but not with very secure seat.
Prerequisites: Must be able to mount, dismount, walk, trot, post and steer through school figures. Must have cantered at least one time.
Fee: $350
Horsemanship: Intermediate Riding & Jumping (67)
For those who can walk, trot and canter with reasonably secure seat.
Prerequisites: Must be able to mount, dismount, walk, trot, post, canter and steer through school figures.
Fee: $350
Introduction to Martial Arts (86)
Learn the techniques, training methods, history, and culture of Asian martial arts. Three different styles of martial arts will be offered each quarter. Warm-ups, techniques, basic application, and conditioning will be a part of each class.
Autumn Quarter: Kenpo Karate, Aikido, Muay Thai
Winter Quarter: Shotokan Karate, Jujitsu, WuShu
Spring Quarter: TaeKwonDo, Judo, Capoeira
M/W _______6:15 pm ________Tim Ghormley ___________ ACSR Studio
Outdoor Leadership (87)
Learn all the skills needed to lead basic multi-day backpacking trips through a combination of classroom sessions and wilderness trips. Topics covered include group dynamics and leadership, technical skills, and wilderness first aid. For further information, click HERE.
Tuesday 7:30 - 10 pm Sarah Moore and Peter Wright 160-325
A course fee of $110 will be collected which covers all components including wilderness first aid, CPR, and a short backpacking trip. This course is required training for leading a new student orientation SPOT trip in the fall. More details will be provided at the first meeting and may be found at SUwellness.stanford.edu.
Rock Climbing: Strength and Conditioning (93)
For experienced climbers to improve their climbing skills and overall fitness through rock climbing exercises that focus on endurance, power-endurance and power. Prerequisite: Intermediate A Climbing Class or equivalent or consent of instructor.
T/Th 7:30-9am Chris Elmore ACSR Rock Climbing Wall
Sailing Class General Info
First come, first served in-person registration at Ford Center Plaza April 1 (9am-noon). Registration continues (in Ford Center) until classes fill. Classes take place at Stanford Boathouse in Redwood City, carpools arranged.
Sailing: Beginning Dinghy (100) (Register at Ford Plaza on 4/1/08, 9am-noon)
Basic skills, theory, and techniques to enable beginners to sail with confidence. Dinghies are light, two-person boats. Class fee is due at first class (includes book).
Prerequisites: Must pass swim test (info at registration).
Fee: $100
Tuesday ___ 12:00-3:00 pm __ Erik Storck
Wednesday 12:00-3:00 pm __ Amy Gross-Kehoe
Thursday 12:00 - 3:00 pm Amy Gross-Kehoe
Friday 12:00-3:00 pm __ Graham Brandt-Zawadzki
Friday 2:30-5:30 pm ___ Graham Brandt-Zawadzki
Sailing: Intermediate Dinghy (101) (Register at Ford Plaza on 4/1/08, 9am-noon)
Supervised opportunity to get on the water to refine skills learned in Beginner. Introduction to racing.
Prerequisites: Beginning Sailing (100) and/or consent of instructor.
Fee: $100
Tuesday ________12:00-3:00 pm ___Erik Storck
Wednesday 12:00-3:00 pm Amy Gross-Kehoe
Thursday 12:00-3:00 pm Amy Gross-Kehoe
Friday 12:00-3:00 pm Amy Gross-Kehoe
Sailing: Beginning Dinghy Racing (103) (Register at Ford Plaza on 4/1/08, 9am-noon)
Racing rules, strategy, tactics, and more advanced boat handling. Enrollment limited to 14.
Wednesday 12:00-3pm Jay Kehoe
Wrestling: Beginning/Intermediate (179)
Intercollegiate wrestling. Conditioning, cultivating the spirit of one-on-one competition. Basic skills and high-level sequences of upper- and lower-body technique.
M/W 3:15 pm Matt Ellis AFSC Wrestling Room
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