The Colleges requires all students to complete three semesters of physical education. Participation on a CMS intercollegiate athletic team will also count towards fulfilling the physical education requirement. All students are expected to complete this requirement during their freshman and sophomore years, except for those excused by the Chair of the Department of Physical Education for medical reasons or because of prior military service.

Registration procedures and deadlines for physical education courses or teams are identical to those of credit courses. Courses offered through other Claremont Colleges may also be elected.

Spring 2010 classes begin Monday, January 25

Spring 2010 PE Schedule

For physical education questions, contact physical education director Randy Town at randy.town@cms.claremont.edu or the CMS athletic department at x72904.

Physical education activity courses are selected from a list of non-credit courses including:

Aerobics - Step

Frances Thompson
Lindsay Stuart

Course Description:

Introduction to step aerobics with some concentration on legs, arms, and abs at the end of each class.

Course Credit:

Credit will be given if students show up a reasonable amount of the time.

Aikido Koydidai-ryu

Winston Ou
wcwou@scrippscollege.edu
909-607-1794

Course description:

Kokikai-ryu Aikido is the creation of Sh??d?? Maruyama (????????????) Sensei, one of the first teachers sent from Japan to spread aikido in the United States. The style is distinguished by its emphasis on focused, conscious relaxation, natural motion, and the principle "Minimum Effort, Maximum Effect" (i.e., that the most effective technique uses minimal effort).  More than just a gym class, this is a martial arts training hall: please try to have the appropriate attitude to receive instruction.

Course Credit:

Enrolled students must attend class regularly (i.e., at least once a week): it usually takes about half a year of dedicated practice to get a taste.

Archery

Randy Town
randy.town@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-3796

Course Description:

Archery format includes form shooting and coach/pupil exercises. Patience plus persistence equals progress.

Course Credit:

Students must attend 80% of the classes offered. A make up day will be established at the end of the semester.

Aqua Fitness:

Greg Lonzo
greg.lonzo@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-4590

Course Description:

Fundamentals of Aqua Fitness including water aerobic techniques, multiple exercises, and basic water skills.

Course Credit:

Credit will be given if students miss no more than 3 class sessions, unless otherwise discussed with Professor

BaGua - Chinese Martial Arts

Donald Crone
Donald_Crone@scrippscollege.edu
909 607-3154 (voice)

Course Description:

An introduction to a major internal Chinese art, with emphasis on beginning forms and energy work, proper body structure and connection, and applications to combat.

Course Credit:

A passing grade is earned through at least 80% attendance.

Basketball-Beginning to Advanced:

Chris Sundberg
csundberg@hmc.edu
909-607-1479

Course Description:

"Pick up" basketball for beginning to advanced players.  Players are split into skill levels and divided for game play.  Minimum required playing time: 1 hour.

Course Credit:

Students can miss three sessions throughout the semester and still receive credit. Those missing more than three sessions without an excuse will not receive credit.

Capoeira:

Philip Geurin
pgeurin@students.pitzer.edu

918-289-8162

Course Description

An afro-brazilian martial art and dance. This class strengthens improvisational motion, balance and music sense. Students meet twice weekly, practicing basic movements and ultimately perform around campus.

Course Credit:

In order to pass, the student must attend a minimum of 70% of class days.

CATZ - Beginning (co-ed):

Keri Sanchez
Keri.sanchez@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-9069

Course Description

A conditioning class that focuses on developing overall strength and fitness through circuit type training.  It is best to have some fitness base prior to class.

Course Credit:

In order to pass, the student must attend a minimum of 80% of class days.

Floor-Hockey-Beginning-Intermediate-Advanced

Rick Candaele
rcandaele@cms.claremont.edu

Course Description

Floor hockey with emphasis on participation, team-work, effort and fun.

Course Credit

90% attendance and discretion of instructor.

Fly Fishing:

Damian Ross
damian940@yahoo.com

Course Description:    

Instruction in the various casting techniques for all types of Fly Fishing.  Arranged opportunities will be offered outside of class, fly tying, basic entomology, also fly fishing in mountain streams. (Extra meetings)

Course Credit: 

Students will be required to attend one extra meeting. Any more than three absences a make up will be necessary, to receive credit for the class.   

Karate Kung Fu San Soo

Miguel Lopez-Master
MasterMiguelLopez@yahoo.com
909-627-4725

Course Description

Jimmy H. Woo is the founder of Kung Fu San Soo.  Through his teachings we derive the basics of fighting perfected over thousands of years.  It is to his lineage we owe our honor and respect.

In this introductory course, we will cover the basic principles of body movement in self-defense through an offensive perspective.  We will also cover techniques in a series of combative movements not bias size, shape, strength, or gender.

            Concepts include:

• System of Fighting ( the Five Families)
• Forms (the Eight Basics)
• Balance
• Awareness of Weight
• Psychology of a Fighter        

Through the understanding of the basics one can develop an arsenal of techniques that will provide the practitioner the discipline and confidence to know that they will be able to defend themselves and the ones they love.

Course Credit:

• Must attend 5 classes a month
• At the end of the semester, should display a basic understanding of fighting principles
• Memorize and demonstrate the Eight Basics

Half-Marathon Training Course

Dianna Graves
dianna.graves@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-3565 

Course Description

This arranged class is a training course for novice runners who wish to extend their endurance to run a half-marathon. Participants should be able to run 2-3 miles comfortably to start this class. While running the culminating 1/2 marathon is not a requirement for credit, participants must show adequate progress made throughout the semester and are required to turn in bi-weekly progress reports. This class will meet periodically, but is based on a Sakai platform where the training calendar and other resources will be located.

Running

Randy Town
randy.town@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-3796

Course Description:

Off campus running courses are established by the instructor ranging from one and half to three miles in length. Class meets twice a week but students are encouraged to exercise at least one other day per week on their own.

Course Credit:

Students must attend 80% of the class meetings.

Soccer - Intermediate/Advance (co-ed):

Keri Sanchez
Keri.sanchez@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-9069

Course Description

A class aimed at improving your soccer skills through mainly playing games.  It is best to have some soccer experience.

Course Credit:

In order to pass, the student must attend a minimum of 80% of class days.

Soccer (women only):

Keri Sanchez
Keri.sanchez@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-9069

Course Description

A class aimed at improving your soccer skills through mainly playing games.  This class is for female students only.

Course Credit:

In order to pass, the student must attend a minimum of 80% of class days.

Sports Event Management

Paul Settles
paul.settles@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-3563

Course Description

This class will prepare students for managing sporting events, with special emphasis on training students to manage CMS home contests, regional, and national level events. Featured speakers and leaders from the sports event management industry will also present as guest lecturers. Students will work in small groups to design and implement management solutions for hospitality (hotel, official dinners, and on-site), transportation, officiating, scoring, operations and field support, concessions, videotaping, media and web support, medical services, and emergency planning. Students will gain valuable practical work experience in sport event management while developing leadership skills and expertise in a specific area. For a final project, students will present their management models in small groups.

    * Days/Times: T / TR 11:00 - 11:50 AM
    * Meeting Room: Bizantz Family Tennis Center Classroom
    * Registration Limits: Up to 12 students
    
Textbook: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing by Stedman Graham, Lisa Delpy Neirotti, Joe Jeff Goldblatt

Course Credit:

This is a PE class graded P/F. To add PE 91, please contact your registrar. For more information, please contact Coach Settles.

Introduction to Taekwondo

Matthew Borok
mborok@hmc.edu
209-406-2957

Course Description:

The course will focus on the basics of Taekwondo: fundamental kicks, strikes and blocks. Students will spar, learn forms and basic self-defense.

Course Credit:

Three absences will be accepted for a passing grade.

Tai Chi Chuan--Beginning
Tim Jahns (timjahns@verizon.net)
909/920-6711

Course Description:

Learn the form and principles of Tai Chi Chuan, a slow and rhythmic Chinese martial art taught for moving meditation and overall health. Tai Chi has many benefits, including improved focus, balance and energy, self-awareness, and calming.  Through external movement, breathing and concentration, you can enhance your energy, power and clarity.

This class is geared to beginning students, focusing on the Tai Chi form and Chi Gung, a practice to cultivate internal energy flow.  Also included will be Push Hands exercise, a cooperative two-person practice for increased sensitivity and application of the Tai Chi principles.

Course credit:

Credit will be given if students attend regularly, show effort, and do simple demonstration of learned skill as final exam.

Ultimate Frisbee - Beginning/Intermediate:

John Goldhammer
John.Goldhammer@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-3564

Course Description

A class designed for beginning to intermediate ultimate player. Warm Up, strength work, conditioning as well as skill development are all part of the class. Students spend time in developing a multitude of throwing techniques and several techniques for game tactics. 

Actual playing time ranges from 20 to 35 minutes. 

Course Credit:

Meet twice a week-students may miss 4 class sessions on the 5^th absence no credit will be given for the class.

Volleyball-Advanced

Dianna Graves
dianna.graves@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-3565 

Course Description

Designed for students who have played high school or club volleyball, this course will include review of basic rules and skills, including passing, setting, attacking, serving and blocking in the context of team oriented drills and scrimmage.

Course Credit:

Credit will be given for attendance and participation in 85% of the classes.

Weights-Free

Greg Lonzo
greg.lonzo@cms.claremont.edu
909-607-4590

Course Description:

Fundamentals of weight lifting including techniques, training regiments, and proper use of weight room equipment.

Course Credit:

Credit will be given if students miss no more than 3 class sessions, unless otherwise discussed with Professor

Yoga - Bikram

Joe Fuchs
joefuchsiii@netzero.net
909-447-5757
www.bikramyogaclaremont.com

Course Description

Hot Yoga method, for beginners and advanced students, 90 minutes. Unlimited yoga.  Classes are held at the Claremont Bikram Yoga Studio, 150 W. San Jose Ave.  Check website for schedule, directions, tips for first time students.

Course Credit:

Credit will be given if students attend 10 classes.

Yoga - Hatha:

Audrey Bilger
abilger@cmc.edu
909-607-2765

Course Description:

Introduction to classical Hatha yoga, emphasizing proper breathing, balance, alignment in poses, stress reduction techniques, and meditation.

Course Credit:

Credit will be given if students attend 80% of the classes offered.

Yoga - Power:

Steve Hsu
stevefhsu@yahoo.com
626-233-7714

Course Description:

A challenging, vigorous vinyasa flow practice that merges correct alignment and precise actions in the yoga poses with continuous movement from one pose to another.

Course Credit:

Credit (Passing Grade) will be earned if student does not miss more than 4 hours of the total instruction offered during the semester.