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KCP Activity Classes

Download our 2022 Spring & Summer SCHEDULE. Registration is now OPEN for:

 

American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid
  • Sunday, July 10, 2022, 10:00am-noon, $70
  • Sunday, August 14, 2022, 10:00am-noon, $70

Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/1st Aid is a blended learning class. Participants will be emailed a link the Thursday before class, to be completed online, and skills testing will take place on the Sunday you register for, from 10:00am-noon. Please meet outside of the main entrance on North University Ave. (across from Hill Auditorium) at 9:55am to be escorted inside.

Location: Kinesiology Building, 830 N. University Ave, #4600, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

 

Tennis: Beginner & Intermediate
  • Beginner - Summer
    • Mondays & Wednesdays: July 6-August 15, 2022, 4:30-5:30pm
    • Mondays & Wednesdays: July 6-August 15, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm
    • Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 7-August 16, 2022, 4:30-5:30pm
    • Fridays: July 8-August 12, 2022, 4:30-5:30pm
    • Fridays: July 8-August 12, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm
  • Intermediate - Summer
    • Tuesdays & Thursdays: July 7-August 16, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm

Please bring your own racquet and wear non-marking sole tennis shoes. Spring tennis is held outdoors.

Location: Palmer Courts (north of CCRB), 401 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

 

Pickleball: Beginner/Novice

Beginner/Novice: Tuesdays from 5:00-7:00pm, $100

  • July 12-26, 2022
  • August 2-23, 2022

Paddles available for use during class. No street shoes allowed, please wear non-marking tennis/court shoes. This class is held off campus, so please allow extra travel time.

Location: Wolverine Pickleball Warehouse, 119 Jackson Industrial Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

 

Golf: Beginner & Intermediate

Beginner: Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm, $125

  • Session 4: June 27-July 25, 2022
  • Session 5: August 1-August 29, 2022

Intermediate: Mondays, 7:15-8:15pm, $125

  • Session 4: June 27-July 25, 2022
  • Session 5: August 1-August 29, 2022

Beginner: Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm, $125

  • Session 4: June 28-July 26, 2022
  • Session 5: August 2-August 30, 2022

Intermediate: Tuesdays, 7:15-8:15pm, $125

  • Session 4: June 28-July 26, 2022
  • Session 5: August 2-August 30, 2022

Location: Miles of Golf, 3113 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197

 

Disc Golf

Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00pm, $120

  • June 21-July 26, 2022
  • August 9-September 13, 2022

Please bring your own equipment, or starter sets are available on site. A starter set consists of a putter, a midrange and a driver, and can be purchased at most big box stores, local sporting goods stores, and online retailers. This class is held off campus, so make sure to allow extra travel time.

Location: Rolling Hills Park, 7660 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, 48197

 

Swimming: Beginner & Intermediate
  • Will return Fall 2022...

Location: CCRB - Margaret Bell Pool, 401 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor

 

Empowerment Self-Defense
  • Will return Fall 2022...

Participants will enroll in one 2-hour session, which will include lecture, discussion, demonstration and practice of physical skills.  Instructor: Candace Dorsey, Empowerment Self Defense Program Manager, University of Michigan - Division of Public Safety & Security. Please meet outside of the main entrance on North University Ave. (across from Hill Auditorium) 5 minutes prior to class, to be escorted inside.

Location: Kinesiology Building, 830 N. University Ave, #4600, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

 

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REFUND POLICY

We are unable to change registrations – all change requests are processed as cancellations. Cancellation requests are made through Eventbrite. Refunds will be processed if requested at least 7 days prior to the start date. No refunds will be issued after that. A $25 cancellation fee is applied to ALL refunds.

 

HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICES

  • Class size has been reduced
  • Face masks are optional outdoors and required indoors 
  • Following up-to-date CDC and U-M guidelines
  • If you feel sick, please stay home!

PLEASE NOTE: COVID regulations and restrictions are constantly evolving. KCP will update our policies and procedures as needed, and in accordance with University of Michigan's policies. More information can be found on the Campus Maize & BluePrint website.

All KCP participants must complete the ResponsiBLUE health screening and show the green check to the instructor prior to class.

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Offerings will vary by semester and are listed above. Registration is quick and easy on Eventbrite!

  • American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid - A blended learning class. Participants will receive a link to complete course work at home, and then come in for review and skills testing. After successful completion, participants will receive certification.
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer - Training for individuals with a duty to act including lifeguards, EMS personnel, police, security personnel, firefighters, and athletic trainers.
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) - Training for professionals to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies for adult, child, and infant victims (typically required for healthcare providers and public safety professionals).
  • Disc Golf - Similar to golf, however instead of a golf ball and clubs, participants throw a special frisbee to hit an above ground basket in as few throws as possible.
  • Empowerment Self-Defense - The empowerment self- defense class will explore the culture of violence, and teach concrete but practical effective skills for personal safety and physical self defense in a wide variety of contexts. Participants will be able to: understand how situational awareness can deter or prevent an attack, use verbal skills for assertive communication, evade and set boundaries (verbal & physical), use practical options to make ourselves more comfortable when uncomfortable situations occur, recognize and interrupt unwanted behavior when in social situations, interpersonal/intimate relationships as well as interactions with strangers
  • Golf: Beginner - For new or lapsed golfers looking to get into the game of golf. This class is designed around the core fundamentals to enhance your golf knowledge taught by PGA professionals. An on-course playing experience is part of the lesson. No equipment needed.
  • Golf: Intermediate- To help further develop basic mechanics and techniques of the full golf swing, pitching, chipping, putting, and bunker play. An on-course playing experience is part of the lesson. No equipment needed.
  • Golf: Short Game Clinic - Consisting of 3 90-minute classes taught by PGA professionals. Designed to help further develop basic mechanics and techniques of pitching, chipping, putting, and bunker play. All Aspects of the short game will be covered. No equipment needed.
  • LTF @ Home - Geared toward senior adults, however all are welcome. LTF @ Home offers Chair Yoga, Zumba Gold, Silver Strength Training, and Chair Aerobics, virtually, so you can work out from the comfort and safety of your own home.
  • Pickleball (Beginner/Novice) - For newer players with no or limited experience.
  • Pickleball (Advanced) - For experienced players looking to take their game to the next level.
  • Swim: Beginning I - For students with little to no swim experience. This class will start by getting comfortable in the pool. You'll progress to front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. You'll also learn to jump in, treat water, and water safety. 
  • Swim: Beginning II - This class is for students already comfortable in the water and who can swim across the pool (short way, any stroke). Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly, diving, and treading water, as well as water safely, will be taught to improve technique and build endurance. Flip turns will be introduced as skills advance.
  • Swim: Intermediate - Pre-requisite: Must have the ability to swim one length (long way) each of crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke. This class focuses on refining strokes while building endurance. Each of the strokes will be taken apart and put back together better than before. We will also work to build endurance on skills such as treading water, diving, and water safety. Lap swimming will be introduced as skills advance.
  • Swim: Coached Workouts - This class will help you focus on your personal swim goals. Workouts are designed to improve speed, skills, endurance, and overall fitness. A coach is on deck to provide you with the workout and to guide technical adjustments. We will work on turns, underwater kicking, and butterfly, while continuing work on freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Suitable for those able to swim at least 1500 yards/hr or 10 continuous minutes; proficiency in free, back and breaststroke is recommended.
  • Tennis: Beginning - An entry-level course for those with no to very little tennis experience. Class will include the fundamentals of stroke technique, grips, rules and etiquette of the sport, basic singles and doubles play. 
  • Tennis: Intermediate - Participants will review and strengthen stroke techniques with emphasis on spin, depth and direction. Some advanced shots will be introduced such as lobs, drop shots, slices and approach shots. There will be drills, games and play.
  • Tennis: Match Play - Players looking for doubles match experience (singles when court space is available). Instruction and coaching given as needed, however focus will be on match play itself. Timed matches to be played, with matchups based on game winning percentage.

 

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NEED CREDIT?

Woman wearing goggles while swimming in a pool

WSI, and Lifeguard Training may be taken for academic credit. Check with your academic advisor to ensure the credit will be accepted by your school or college. After talking with your advisor regarding credit, please contact Kerry Winkelseth (kebwink@umich.edu) for an override.

Please note: If you are taking an approved swim class for credit, you must still register on Eventbrite.

Contact Us

Kinesiology Community Programs
830 N. University Ave #4125
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048

Phone: 734-647-2708

kebwink@umich.edu

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