WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
SPORTS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
3B
Sport, exercise offer a fun credit hour
Bv Paul BRAND
pbrand@kansan.com
KANSAN SPORTSWINTER
There are classes at the University of Kansas that allow you to get in better shape while attending class and earn credit toward graduation for bowling or learning how to shoot a rifle.
These classes can be found in the department of health, sport and exercise science.
Skill instruction classes are popular among students because of their athletic curriculums and the lure of an easily-filled semester hour.
Shane Solwar, Overland Park senior, needed to add one credit hour. His solution was to take a tennis class.
The department, part of the
Physical education classes can count for a maximum of four total hours toward graduation totals. The classes cover most sports and popular fitness routines including basketball, aerobics, tennis, sand volleyball, marksmanship and weight training.
School of Education, offers several classes labeled "HSES 108," which offers basic skill instruction for sports, activities and fitness programs. Most of the classes focus on either physical fitness or learning a new sport and are worth one credit hour.
For some students, the classes offer an opportunity to experience a new sport.
"I've watched tennis on TV, and I wanted to try it," said Jason Baker, Houston freshman. "And I had an extra hour to kill."
Another reason for enrolling in the course is the flexible time offerings, which give students a chance to fit in a good workout during their normal class schedule.
In addition to the academic and physical benefits, the interactive course structure offers an atmosphere unique to campus classes. Because of the social nature of sports, the classes are a great way to meet new people.
"It definitely gives me a pretty good aerobic workout," Solwar said of his class.
"I've been playing tennis for 10 years," said Chris Horn, Lenexa freshman and tennis student. "I wanted to find other people to play with at KU."
Edited by Bill Cross
Steven Rartkonki/KANSAN
HENRICKSON: Coach looks for recruits
Danny Tren, Wichita freshman, leaves the ground as he returns a shot across the net during a tennis class Wednesday. HSES classes such as tennis offer an opportunity to exercise and experience a new sport.
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and skill, but were very disciplined and very fundamental," Henrickson said. "We held on to that teaching philosophy as we recruited a better athlete and a better player."
Recruiting was a top priority when Henrickson arrived in March, and the team quickly procured its first signee, freshman Jamie Boyd, who was named Iowa's 2004 Miss Basketball.
Although recruiting will be vital to the future growth of the program, the current team faces immediate roadblocks.
"Our biggest challenge will be our lack of size," Henrickson said. "We're awfully small."
At 6-foot-2, junior Crystal Kemp is the tallest player on the roster, and only three other players measure six feet tall. Depth coming off the bench will also present troubles for the Jayhawks, who come into the season with only 10 players on the roster.
faces, Henrickson will not make excuses.
Even with the limitations she
"We won't let what we don't have keep us from using what we do have," she said. "This year, we've just got to find ways to win basketball games."
The most important components of off-season preparation for Henrickson's team have been conditioning and practice. NCAA restrictions limit teams to holding small-group workouts, but Henrickson already has a good impression of her new team.
"There is a deep care for each other," she said. "They want to work hard for each other."
Through individual and smallgroup practices and weight training sessions, Henrickson has already made the first steps toward success for a team that has seen limited triumphs in the previous seasons.
"We've got to gain some strength. We've got to be in the best shape," she said. "With the numbers we have here, a lot of kids are going to play a lot of minutes."
With a new coach on board, returning players have made adjustments accordingly and are starting to see improvements.
Henrickson has kept her team focused on the small goals of everyday practice, but sees big things for the program in the future.
Although this year's schedule features the regular Big 12 slate in addition to tough non-conference games, the 18 home games should help Henrickson's squad adapt, said Jim Marchchony, associate athletics director.
"In five years, to win a Big 12 championship, I think that's reasonable."
Henrickson will not make any bold predictions about this year's squad, but she makes one guarantee.
"I can promise our fans and the people that support our program that we'll give great effort every night and we'll represent the program, win or lose, in a manner that it deserves to be."
Broncos, Chiefs preparing for opener
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DENVER - The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs are expected to be the favorites in the AFC West.
Edited by Paige Worthy
It won't take long to figure out which one is the front-runner since they open the season against each other on Sunday for the first time since 1997.
"I think it's good for us, definitely," Broncos cornerback Lenny Walls said. "I don't mind opening up against the Chiefs. We have to get them twice during the regular season and it doesn't really matter when we get them. I think it'll definitely be good to open up against them."
Cornerback Champ Bailey's first appearance as a member of the Broncos will be against the rival Chiefs, not that he cares.
"It doesn't matter who we play," Bailey said. "Just line me up against anybody. I'll play my best."
ELLISS AILING: The Broncos still aren't sure if defensive tackle Luther Elliss will be ready for Sunday's opener.
Elliss, who signed in the offseason, is still sore from an injured pectoral muscle.
"He is still sore and has a few days to find out — today is usually a day off," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said. "He is making some strides and it will probably be a game-time decision."
Walls and linebacker Jashon Sykes, who missed preseason games with injuries, are expected to play. Walls had ankle surgery early in camp and Sykes has been bothered by a sprained knee. They both played in the final preseason game Friday against Arizona.
"They both played well," Shanahan said. "It's very tough when you haven't played for a while to come in and look real good. I thought they played well for not practicing."
BAILEY'S BOREDOM:
Teams are so afraid of Bailey that often they won't throw the ball in his direction. It can become frustrating, but Bailey has a way to stay sharp.
"I just have to concentrate on each play, to concentrate on one play at a time and to think the ball is coming my way," Bailev said.
CHASING DANTE: The Broncos have had their share of trouble sticking with Chiefs receiver and kick returner Dante Hall, including a highlight reel punt return last season that was one of the plays of the year in the NFL.
No wonder they have such high regard for him.
"He is a little bit like a greased pig," Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer said. "Sometimes if you are playing flag ball, you can't get the flag. He's really quick. He's competitive, really quick and competitive. That what we respect most about him."
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