<p>Anyone know how the tennis, racquetball, weight training or golf classes are? </p>
<p>While I am not required to take any phys ed classes since I will be transferring in as a Junior, I would love to get better at these. </p>
<p>Does anyone know how rigorous/time-consuming these courses are and would I, an absolute beginner, be able to develop a reasonable amount of proficiency by semester's end?</p>
<p>Red-What sports do you play now are are rated proficient?
Are you fit?
How is your core strength?
Stamina?</p>
<p>Is golf equipment for rent or included in the fees for golf classes?</p>
<p>Batllo:</p>
<p>I used to play hockey and run track but I was always awful, as in usually among the worst on the team.</p>
<p>I’m somewhat fit in that I’m not fat and I work out. I run and lift at the gym but I’m not consistent and I’m by no means a good runner or built.</p>
<p>Core strength - probably about average
Stamina - Endurance-wise, I can run for about two miles without much trouble. If I run 5 miles I usually have to take a few breaks. So not great.</p>
<p>I’m not very athletic (but I’d like to be).</p>
<p>You’ll have the quickest proficiency in learning the proper techniques in weight training.
When school starts you can hang out in the weight room and there are plenty of people to spot and learn from.
Bring a pair of lifting gloves.
Sports like golf can take a lifetime to learn.
Tennis and racquetball ability all depends on your eye hand coordination, footwork, stamina, and amount of time you are willing to play and practice.
Bring your racquets to school if you own.
Go to the Cornell physed webpage and a staggering amount of sports classes are available to students.
You’ll find something to keep you fit and interested.
Good luck.</p>
<p>I’m biased but I started with taking a racquetball course in college & have now been playing the sport for 32 years. Great game that you can play into middle age & beyond and still maintain a fairly high level of play.</p>