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News Archives » September, 2009

Faculty sponsors film fest

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Film fans with an appreciation for sport are in for a treat this weekend at the Faculty-sponsored Canadian Sport Film Festival.

BPEH students are volunteering at the two-day event, now in its second year, run by Exercise Sciences graduate Russell Field. This year’s films touch on various themes and topics, including women in male-dominated sports, the role of sport during apartheid in South Africa, and how the mountain bike came to be.

The Faculty of Physical Education and Health and the National Film Board of Canada Mediatheque are inviting children for a special viewing experience on the morning of October 3rd. Young participants, between eight and 12 years old, will play soccer at the Athletic Centre, watch films about the sport, and then participate in a stop-motion animation workshop presented by the National Film Board of Canada Mediatheque.

Details about the festival, including how to buy tickets, can be found on the Canadian Sport Festival website.

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The Varsity Pool is re-opened

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

All regularly-scheduled activities, including recreational swims, Varsity training and PHE classes have resumed in the 50m pool.

The aquatics department thanks all members and students for their patience.

 

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Active autumn in store for U of T students

Tuesday, September 8th, 2009

As students get into the rhythm of a new school year, there are plenty of inspiring options to stay active, try something a new, meet new friends and, of course, have some fun outside the classroom.

The Athletic Centre, located at 55 Harbord, has options for students of all abilities and fitness levels. 

“Many students don’t realize that all U of T students are already members of the Athletic Centre,” says program manager Melissa Krist. “With two pools, squash courts, a newly-renovated strength and conditioning centre, elliptical trainers, an indoor track and a dance studio, there are countless ways to get moving in 2009-10. We even have some new classes like Taekwondo and Zumba.”

This year the fitness staff added Zumba® classes to the already diverse line-up of fitness and movement classes. Zumba’s®   Latin-influenced moves and energizing beats make it easy to forget you’re actually getting an incredible work-out. Students who want to give the class a try can come out to a free, drop-in class, one of over 30 classes that are free to all members. Those who’d like to gradually perfect their Zumba®   steps can enroll in a registered class.

Students who sign up for Zumba®, or any one of the over 300 registered classes, also receive a 15% discount at the Varsity Sports Store, located inside the Athletic Centre.

 

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