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LifeLong Learning @ WCC
Personal Enrichment. Professional Development.
Fitness & Recreation
Improve your tennis game or try Tai chi chuan, which has been called an "internal Chinese martial art."
8 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)
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Basketball Skills for Youth
This class teaches kids the fundamentals of basketball. The class, which is designed for novice and experienced players, emphasizes developing individual and team skills. Each day, students will practice establishing offensive and defensive positions, rebounding, passing, and shooting.
Children must be 5 or older.
Basketball Skills for Youth Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Jan 20, 2010 to Mar 3, 2010 Wed 6:00pm to 7:25pm Perry Child Development Center Cameron Smiley - Tuition
- $40
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $40
Add Basketball Skills for Youth Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Mar 17, 2010 to Apr 28, 2010 Wed 6:00pm to 7:25pm Perry Child Development Center Cameron Smiley - Tuition
- $40
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $40
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Boating Skills & Seamanship
Learn the fundamentals of boat handling and modern navigation techniques in a class that's co-sponsored by the Ann Arbor Sail and Power Squadron. This course covers required information for a Michigan Boating Safety Certificate, boating tips, and the nautical rules of the road. The first four chapters of the text contain core boating information, while the last chapter contains an introduction to GPS waypoint navigation and piloting via dead reckoning skills. Home study is required. Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boat insurance to boaters who successfully complete this course.
You must buy a course pack at the first class session. It includes a textbook, a CD, and practice charts, and costs $35. Families whose members have registered individually can share one course pack.
Boating Skills & Seamanship Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 24, 2010 to Apr 14, 2010 Wed 6:30pm to 8:55pm WCC Main Campus Business Education Building Room 180 Ron Schwartz - Tuition
- $20
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $20
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Juggling Workshop Bean Bags, Scarves, and Balls!
By popular demand, we present this workshop where you'll learn the method of cascade juggling. Discover how to keep three objects moving in relationship to each other through hands-on experience juggling balls, scarves, and pins. We explore overthrow technique, juggling while eating an apple, and juggling variations. You'll take home your own juggling bean bags. This beginner's workshop is for people who have never juggled or have never mastered juggling three balls.
Juggling Workshop Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 10, 2010 Sat 4:00pm to 5:25pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building LifeLong Learning instructor - Tuition
- $5
- Fees
- $27
- Total
- $32
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Tai Chi Chuan 1
Is Tai Chi Chuan an exercise for health and relaxation or a martial art? The answer is: both. In this beginning class, which is based on the Yang style, you'll learn techniques to promote relaxation of the mind and body, centering, better balance, concentration, and improved health. Tai Chi Chuan may also facilitate academic, intellectual, and conceptual learning.
Tai Chi Chuan 1 Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Jan 26, 2010 to Apr 13, 2010 Tue 12:00pm to 1:15pm Susan Bloye - Tuition
- $109
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $109
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Tai Chi Chuan 2
Prerequisite(s): "Tai Chi Chuan 1" or equivalent experience.
Ready for more challenge? This class offers a higher level of instruction in Yang-style Tai Chi Chuan. You can work on the form at your own pace and practice some elementary pushing hands and applications.
Tai Chi Chuan 2 Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Jan 26, 2010 to Apr 13, 2010 Tue 1:30pm to 2:45pm Daniel Kirksey - Tuition
- $109
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $109
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Tennis, Anyone?
Work directly with a group instructor at Chippewa Racquet Club to learn the rules of tennis. You'll also learn techniques for hand and foot work, stance, basic strokes, and grips.
Section 1 is for high intermediate and advanced players, and section 2 is for advanced beginner and low intermediate players.
Tennis, Anyone? Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 No space available Feb 9, 2010 to Apr 13, 2010 Tue 11:30am to 12:55pm Chippewa Racquet Club Katherine VanDeWege - Tuition
- $79
- Fees
- $45
- Total
- $124
Email Me if a space becomes available in Tennis, Anyone? Section 1 2 Space available Feb 11, 2010 to Apr 15, 2010 Thu 11:30am to 12:55pm Chippewa Racquet Club Katherine VanDeWege - Tuition
- $79
- Fees
- $45
- Total
- $124
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Want to Shoot in the 80's! Improving Your Golf Game
Many aspire to but few master the game of golf. Professional golfers will tell you that you'll improve your game much more quickly if you're taught the correct way to play — which includes proper exercise. The instructor will discuss grip, alignment, and posture, as well as strength and flexibility, to make your walk less spoiled.
2010 Lecture Series for Health, Wellness & Fitness A limited number of complimentary seats are available to members of The Health & Fitness Center at Washtenaw Community College. Members should inquire about availability at the Center's front desk.
Want to Shoot in the 80's! Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 7, 2010 Wed 7:00pm to 8:55pm WCC Main Campus Health & Fitness Center Adam Howe - Tuition
- $10
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $10
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World Tai Chi & Qi-Gong Day Celebrate with WCC!
Prerequisite(s): ss
Join instructors, students, and like-minded individuals to celebrate this world event. Observe demonstrations of Tai Chi and Qi-Gong by local practitioners. Talk with them and find out more about their work. You will learn techniques that are simple and easy for all ages and levels of fitness and may be effective for stress management, relaxation, energy regulation, pain relief, and self development.
2010 Lecture Series for Health, Wellness & Fitness A limited number of complimentary seats are available to members of the Health & Fitness Center at WCC. Members should inquire about availability at the Center's front desk.
World Tai Chi & Qi-Gong Day Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 28, 2010 Wed 7:00pm to 8:55pm WCC Main Campus Health & Fitness Center Esther Morton-McCormick - Tuition
- $10
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $10
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