Recreation Courses

Kickboxing Fitness - Lunchtime & Evening Classes
Massage
Pilates
Pilates Lunchtime (USYD Staff Only)
Scuba Diving - Open Water Certifcate Course
Snorkel Safari Day Trip
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Surf Camp
Yoga
Zumba®

Combine fitness, self-defence and fun in this popular course. Become confident in performing a combination of strikes as punches, elbow strikes, knee strikes and kicks while getting an exhilarating workout. Classes are non-contact and utilise bags as targets. Ideal for both men AND women; challenge yourself today!

Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control, the Kickboxing venue has become unavailable for Kickboxing in Semester 1. We hope to find an alternative venue to run Kickboxing in Semester 2.

If you are interested in receiving more information regarding Kickboxing in the future, please call 1300 068 922.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

When:	8 x 1hr classes
Where:	TBC
Cost:	Early Bird Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students Early Bird price $110 Community Early Bird price $130 Regular Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $120 Community $140

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Discover the heavenly benefits of the healing art of massage through learning basic techniques from a professional masseuse in a fun, relaxing environment. In this interactive, hands-on course you will: watch a demo of a full body massage on a table. as well as a massage given fully-clothed on the floor; learn a relaxing head, neck and shoulder routine that is given fully-clothed on a chair; learn the benefits and contra-indications of massage; and learn simple techniques to use on your friends and family. Come along and enjoy learning to give (and recieve) a great massage!

When:	8 x 1hr classes, Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm, 19 Mar - 14 May (ex. 9 Apr)
Where:	Education Building
Cost:	Early Bird Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students Early Bird price $110 Community Early Bird price $130 - Enrol by: 12 Mar Regular Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $120 Community $140 - Enrol by: 15 Mar

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Improve your flexibility, muscle strength and tone through a total mind and body workout of floor exercise with no impact. Pilates involves performing a series of slow, controlled movements that focus on developing good posture, pelvic stability and rebalancing the body through correct breathing and alignment. Popular for injury rehabilitation and body conditioning, this course is suitable for most people and is taught by an experienced, professional and qualified Pilates instructor.

NEW WINTER PILATES COURSE!

When:	Course 1: 8 x 1hr classes, Mondays, 6:20-7:20pm, 19 Mar - 14 May (ex. 9 Apr) Course 2 (Winter): 6 x 1hr classes, Mondays, 6:20-7:20pm, 18 Jun - 23 Jul
Where:	Education Annexe Dance Studio, University of Sydney*
Cost:	Early Bird Prices (Winter) SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students Early Bird price $85 Community Early Bird price $95 - Enrol by: 25 May Regular Prices (Winter) SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $90 Community $100 - Enrol by: 14 Jun

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When:	8 x 1hr classes, Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm, 22 Mar - 24 May (ex. 12 Apr & 19 Apr)
Where:	Group Fitness, Sports & Aquatic Centre, University of Sydney
Cost:	Early Bird Prices USYD Staff $110 - Enrol by: 9 Mar Regular Prices USYD Staff $120 - Enrol by: 20 Mar

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Learn to dive in the beautiful depths off Sydney's coastline. This course is internationally accredited with SSI (Scuba School International) and you'll learn from a dive master with over 30 years experience. The course includes:

Transport to dive locations
International certification
Diver's log book
6 theory modules
2 pool training sessions
All pool entry fees
5 open water shore dives + 1 open water snorkel dive
A maximum 4:1 student to instructor ratio on any open water dives
Use of scuba equipment, wetsuit, weight belt, regulator, buoyancy vest and cylinder
Substantial discounts on equipment purchases

Description:	Each course involves 1 x 3hr Orientation Session & 2 x Practical Weekends (4 days) of diving tuition and practice. Orientation: Tuesday, 6-9pm Diving: Saturday & Sunday, 8am-5pm
When:	Course 1: Orientation: 20 Mar, Diving: 24th - 25th Mar & 31st Mar - 1st Apr Course 2: Orientation: 10 Apr, Diving: 14th - 15th Apr & 21st - 22nd Apr Course 3: Orientation: 01 May, Diving: 5th - 6th May & 12th - 13th May Course 4: Orientation: 22 May, Diving: 26th - 27th May & 2nd - 3rd June Can't do these dates? Call 1300 068 922 and we'll find a date that suits you!
Where:	Orientation: Mezzanine Meeting Room, Sports and Aquatic Centre, University of Sydney Diving: Meet 8am @ Sports and Aquatic Centre, University of Sydney transport to dive locations
Cost:	SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $310 Community $360 - Enrol by: 16 Mar (Course 1), 05 Apr (Course 2), 27 Apr (Course 3) & 18 May (Course 4)

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Learn to snorkel the proper way as you embark on a 'mission' of underwater discovery in this action packed SNORKEL/SCOOTER SAFARI.

When:	Each trip involves 1 x 1hr Orientation & 1 day of snorkelling. Orientation: Tuesday, 6-7pm Course 1: Orientation: 27 Mar, Snorkel Day Trip: 31 Mar Course 2: Orientation: 17 Apr, Snorkel Day Trip: 21 Apr
Where:	Orientation: Mezzanine Meeting Room, Sports & Aquatic Centre, University of Sydney Snorkel Day Trip: Meet at 8:00am @ Sports & Aquatic Centre, University of Sydney
Cost:	SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $65 Community $80 - Enrol by: 23 Mar (Course 1) & 13 Apr (Course 2)

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Soak up the magnificent surrounds of Sydney’s beautiful Rose Bay, whilst learning how to stand up paddle board. Our experienced instructors will have you up on your feet and enjoying the fun and fitness benefits of this latest leisure craze that’s safe and suitable for everyone.

When:	1 x 1.5hr lesson, Saturday, 10:00-11:30am Course 1: 24 Mar 2012 Course 2: 14 Apr 2012 Course 3: 28 Apr 2012 Course 4: 12 May 2012 If these dates don't suit, call 1300 068 922 and we'll arrange a date for you!
Where:	Woollahra Sailing Club, Rose Bay
Cost:	SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $35 Community $40 - Enrol by: 22 Mar (Course 1), 12 Apr (Course 2), 26 Apr (Course 3) & 10 May (Course 4)

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Learn to surf with friendly, accredited coaches at Seven Mile Beach – Australia’s best ‘learn to surf’ beach. Stay 2 nights in modern beachside cabins where all meals are included and a BBQ dinner/party on Saturday night! Price includes return transport, use of a Rip Curl wetsuit and custom-designed surfboard, photos and videos of your experience, your own Rip Curl T-shirt to keep & Rip Curl voucher.

How to Enrol?
Call 1300 068 922 to book a weekend that suits you!

When:	Surf camp runs every weekend between September & April. Bus departs Fri 6:00pm from outside Scubar/Central YHA, Rawson Place, Sydney and returns Sunday 7:00pm
Where:	Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa (130 km South of Sydney)
Cost:	SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $295 Community $345

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Yoga is all about practicing postures, breathing exercises and meditation to make you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up - all at the same time. Interestingly, Yoga does come with a warning - it is addictive!

When:	8 x 1hr classes, Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm, 20 Mar - 15 May (ex. 10 Apr)
Where:	Education Annexe Dance Studio, University of Sydney*
Cost:	Early Bird Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students Early Bird price $110 Community Early Bird price $130 - Enrol by: 9 Mar Regular Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $120 Community $140 - Enrol by: 16 Mar

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Zumba® is the latest world-wide aerobics craze. Fitness enthusiasts interested in Zumba® will immediately realise that this aerobics class is more like a party than a workout! There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba® Fitness-Party.

When:	8 x 1hr classes, Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30pm, 21 Mar - 23 May (ex. 11 Apr & 25 Apr)
Where:	Education Annexe Dance Studio, University of Sydney*
Cost:	Early Bird Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students Early Bird price $110 Community Early Bird price $130 - Enrol by: 14 Mar Regular Prices SUSF Members/USYD Staff & Students $120 Community $140 - Enrol by: 19 Mar

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