CLAREMONT, Calif. – As a response to the unique challenges presented by a semester of remote learning, the CMS recreation and physical education departments are planning innovative schedules for the fall of 2020.
CMS Recreation, which serves the fitness and wellness needs of Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps students, faculty, and staff, will be offering various courses during the fall semester via Zoom, including drop-in fitness classes, recreation and wellness offerings, intramurals and some new remote-style weekly challenges that are sure to offer something for everyone. Some of the drop-in fitness class selections include CrossFit, power yoga, restorative yoga and Jungle Gym.
The full list of classes, and all programming information for the semester can be found in the at the following link: https://www.cmsrecreation.com/fall-2020-classes.html
"The CMS Recreation team understands the challenges of keeping our campus connected, motivated, and active during this time of remote learning," said Chris Spells, CMS Director of Recreation and Manager of Roberts Pavilion. "We are excited to explore this new space with the CMS community and maximize this experience. Health and Wellness is such an important part of the student experience here on our campus, and we will continue to work hard to create the best programming we can, for us all to move forward together."
Many of the CMS head coaches who are separated from their teams during the fall are teaching adapted physical education classes for a remote learning semester, utilizing zoom instruction and various web apps. Students wishing to sign up for physical education classes can find course syllabi as well as contact information for the instructors at the following link: https://cms.prestosports.com/physical_education/index2.
Among the head coaches offering courses this fall are Volleyball Coach Kurt Vlasich (Fitness Walking, Flexibility & Stretching), Football Coach Kyle Sweeney (Football Analytics, Football Passing), Women's Soccer Coach Jennifer Clark (CATZ, Health & Wellness), Water Polo Coach Greg Lonzo (Free Weights, Coach to 5K), Softball Coach Gina Oaks Garcia (High-Intensity Interval Training), Women's Basketball Coach Chanel Murchison (Running), Men's Basketball Coach Ken Scalmanini (Advanced Weights), Swimming & Diving Coach Charles Griffiths (Swim Conditioning), Women's Lacrosse Coach Lauren Uhr (Stationary Bike), Baseball Coach Bill Walkenbach (Keeping Fit), Track and Field Coach Glenn Stewart (Speed & Agility Training, Low Impact Circuit Training), and Women's Golf Coach Jodie Burton (Jogging, Weights/Fitness)
The three newly-hired CMS head coaches are also teaching new courses in their first full semesters as part of the athletic department: Men's Soccer Coach Ryan Fahey (Soccer Skills and Fitness, CATZ – Beginner), Cross Country Coach (and former Olympian) Marina Muncan (Turkey Trot Training) and Men's Golf Coach Mitchell Fedorka (Hiking, Walk/Jog/Run). The five-member CMS athletic training staff will also conduct a course in the prevention of athletic injuries.
In addition to the CMS head coaches, the physical education department will also utilize outside instructors for several other online classes this fall. The list of offerings includes yoga, meditation, SCUBA, men's lacrosse skills, emotional intelligence (EI), hip hop dance and breakdancing.
Faculty and staff from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps interested in the courses taught by CMS PE Faculty may reach out to the instructor for permission to audit.
"I am excited to get this academic year started," said Oaks Garcia. "My PE HIIT class has been very interactive and the students have given me great energy while working hard on their fitness. I've found that being able to connect with my students and give them a break during the day helps to give them what they need to finish the day strong."
