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 Physical Education Classes - Special Interest Winter 2008

--SPECIAL INTEREST--

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                    10:00 am              Valeriy Naulo                 ACSR Fencing Room

Fencing: Advanced Beginning (38)
Fee: $60
M/W                    11:00 am             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                    10:00 am              Phil Marrone                  Driving Range
T/Th                     10:00 am              Jim Miller                       Driving Range
T/Th                     11:00 am              Jim Miller                       Driving Range
M/W                    1:15 pm                Phil Marrone                  Driving Range
M/W                    2:15 pm                Phil Marrone                  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
T/Th                     9:00 am                Phil Marrone                  Driving Range
M/W                    10:00 am              Jim Miller                       Driving Range
M/W                    11:00 am              Phil Marrone                  Driving Range

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
M/W                     9:00 am               Phil Marrone
T/Th                     10:00 am              Phil Marrone
M/W                    11:00 am              Jim Miller
T/Th                     2:15 pm                Jim Miller

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   

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     Mike Lorenzen              Ford Center Gymnastics Room

Gymnastics: Intermediate (60)
Emphasis is on tumbling and apparatus. Group work and individualized instruction for men and women.
T/Th                     11:00 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 TBD.  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 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 go to:  www.stanford.edu/group/spot/training/.         

Tue               7:30-10:00 pm               Sarah Moore &    Peter Wright.       160-330                                                                                                   (Class begins 1/15)
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                     7:30-9:00 am                 Blase Iuliano         ACSR Climbing Wall                                                                                              (Class begins 1/15)

Rowing, Beginning (92)
         M/W           12:00-12:50                            Craig Amerkhanian                Ford Center

 

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