POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY 2005-2007

ATHLETICS, INTRAMURALS AND RECREATION
CLASSES/CLUB SPORTS
Aerobics
Basic aerobic steps and conditioning to
music. Class consists of warm-up, stretching
and low impact aerobics. Floor exercises
focus on stomach, legs, hips and buttocks,
strengthening exercises using hand weights.
Bowling
Recreational bowling club meets once a
week at Maple Lanes in Brooklyn.
Standings are kept and awards given at the
end of the semester. Bowling tournaments
are also available during the year.
Martial Arts–Judo/Beginner
and Advanced
All aspects of Sport Judo from beginner to
advanced. Lessons include conditioning,
drills, mat work, standing techniques and
contest rules. Class is offered for recreation
and/or competition. Rank is given.
Martial Arts– Tae Kwon Do /Beginner
and Advanced
Tae Kwon Do is taught as a traditional
martial art. Lessons include patterns, basic
striking, blocking and kicking techniques,
calisthenics, light sparring, self-defense
releases and throws. Class is offered for
recreation and/or competition. Rank is
given.
Swimming
Recreational swimming hours are offered
at St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street,
Brooklyn, NY (about a 5 minute walk from
the campus)
Table Tennis
Polytechnic offers both recreational hours
and opportunities to get involved in intercollegiate
competition. Recreational players
can try-out for a place on the team.
FACILITIES
Gymnasium: NCAA-regulation gym,
located on first floor of the Joseph J. and
Violet J. Jacobs Building (JAB).
Trainers Room: Located in the Lower
Level of the Joseph J. and Violet J. Jacobs
Building (JAB). Includes whirlpool, ice
machine, hydroculator (hot packs) and
ultra-sound and electrical stimulation
machines. An athletic trainer is present at
all home games and is on campus three days
a week.
Fitness Center: Located in the Lower
Level of the Joseph J. and Violet J. Jacobs
Building (JAB). Equipment includes treadmills,
steppers, stationary bicycles, rowing
machines, a heavy bag and a speed bag
for cardiovascular work. Strength equipment
includes both single and dual weight
machines and a free weight area including
barbells and dumbbells.
Recreation Center: Located in the Lower
Level of the JAB, includes billiards, ping
pong, shuffle board, and air hockey.
Athletic Fields: Polytechnic’s athletic fields
for baseball, softball and soccer are located
at Floyd Bennett Field in Gateway
Recreation area off the Belt Parkway, Exit
11 South.
STAFF
Maureen Braziel, Director of Athletics
and Recreation
MS, Hunter College
James Barrett, Operations Manager
Manager/Intramural Director
Margie Iacono, Administrative Assistant
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