Certifications & Training

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This instructor course is offered to students who are interested in becoming a personal trainer at the WRC. This 10 week, intensive class covers exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, hands-on practical training, exercise programming, motivation, and coaching techniques. Must commit to two semesters after completing the training program to personal train at UNI Rec Services 

 

Price
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$150
Non UNI Student/Community	$175

 

Location: WRC 155

Informational Meeting- Jan 22nd, 3-4pm WRC 155

For more info contact Alex Long at longsai@uni.edu

Starts Jan 27, ends Apr 24

Mon & Wed 3:00-3:50pm

Fri. 3:00-4:30

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This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in health coaching. Topics include effective coach-to-client communication techniques; behavioral, nutritional, and physiological sciences. Screening and assessment; guidelines for designing and implementing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise programs; and the legal, professional, and roles of the health coach. Open to the public.

Price
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$120
Non UNI Student/Community	$150

Location: WRC 104

 Informational Meeting: Tues, Feb. 5 3-3:50pm

Not offered this semester

Tues: 3-3:50

Fri: 12-12:50

 

 

This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a national certification exam in group fitness instruction. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise, the principles of motivation and communication techniques to encourage adherence in the group fitness setting and methods for enhancing group leadership. Practical training will cover kickboxing, cycling, interval training, strength based classes. Must be current UNI student and commit to teaching at least three semesters at the UNI Recreation Services.

price
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$120
Non UNI Student/Community	$150

Location:WRC 85

Informational Meeting: Jan 24th, 2pm WRC 104

For more info contact Dana.Foster@uni.edu

Jan 31 - Apr 24

Fridays 2-4:30pm

 

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This informative workshop gives you the tools to teach vinyasa yoga classes. Manual with 70 pose breakdowns, physical execution, practical. and safety techniques

Price
Fee	$200

 

Location: WRC 85

Feb 22nd and Feb 23

Sat: 9am-4pm

Sun: 9am-2pm

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Learn to teach group aquatic exercise classes. If you love the water. have good people skills, lots of energy, and enjoy all the benefits of exercise this certifciation gives you a good part time job while having fun too! Must be a current UNI student

Price
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$75
Non UNI Student/Community	$75

Location: WRC 104

 Informational Meeting: Fri, Sept. 13 2pm​

Contact dana.foster@uni.edu

TBD based on individual schedule

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The purpose of the American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission course is to train and provide individuals with an understanding of the intent of the Bloodborne Pathogens regulation issued by the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In addition, the following topics will be covered: how disease transmission occurs, diseases of greatest concern, precautions to prevent disease transmission and steps to take if an exposure occurs.

 

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$30
Non UNI Student/Community	$35

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Due to administrative fees, you will not receive a full refund.

The purpose of the American Red Cross Community CPR class is to give individuals the skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults until advanced medical personnel arrives.

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$55
Non UNI Student/Community	$60

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The purpose of the American Red Cross Community CPR class is to give individuals the skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants until advanced medical personnel arrives.

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$80
Non UNI Student/Community	$85

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Combination Class of CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens.

The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers and health care providers) the knowledge and skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies until more advanced medical personnel take over. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim experiencing cardiac arrest.

 

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Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$145
Non UNI Student/Community	$160

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The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers and health care providers) the knowledge and skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies until more advanced medical personnel take over. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim experiencing cardiac arrest.

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$90
Non UNI Student/Community	$95

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This certification is for those who have or had a current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate within 30 days of this course, and wish to renew.

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$60
Non UNI Student/Community	$65

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This course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Management, CPR/AED for Lifeguards, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Preventing Disease Transmission and Basic Water Rescue courses.

Candidates must:

1. Be at least 17 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
2. Possess a current basic – level certification in Lifeguarding/FirstAid/CPR/AED.
3. Successfully complete the online Introduction quiz to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course prior to the pre-course skills session via the class roster and online content completion status report. All participants must complete and pass this quiz, which is an additional $35 payable to the Red Cross.
4. Obtain all instructor and participant materials before entering the first session of the instructor course. Materials consist of: American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor’s Manual (print). Lifeguarding course presentation and/or DVD. American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual (print or digital)

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$250
Non UNI Student/Community	$270

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Due to administrative fees, you will not receive a full refund.

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. This program offers a choice of Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. Must be at least 15 years of age before the end of the course.

 

Learning Objectives Candidates must:

Meet the age requirement.

Demonstrate proficiency in all of the prerequisite skills.

Describe the characteristics and responsibilities of a professional lifeguard.

Explain how to fulfill the responsibilities of a professional lifeguard

Define certain legal considerations and apply them to situations that might be encountered in lifeguarding.

Describe ongoing training for lifeguards.

Describe what it means to work as part of a lifeguard and safety team.

 

Certification Requirements Candidates must:

Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.

Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.

Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

Pass the final skills scenarios.

Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%. If a participant fails to reach the minimum 80% on the final written exam, a retest is allowed using the other version of the exam, provided that the participant has passed the practical assessment.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period:

The American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is valid for 2 years.

The American Red Cross Lifeguarding program provides students with skills to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. This program includes training in First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Must be at least 15 years of age before the end of the course.

Pre-Test: In order to take this course you will be required to complete a pre-test on the first day of class. Students will receive 2 attempts at each objective; in the event that they are unable to complete any one or multiple objectives, they will be unable to take the rest of the course. No refunds allowed.

• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

Friday: 4 pm - 10 pm | Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm | Sunday: 8 am - 6 pm | WRC 150 & Leisure & Lap Pools

*Students must attend all three days to receive certification*

 

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$185
Non UNI Student/Community	$195

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Due to administrative fees, you will not receive a full refund.

The purpose of the Shallow Water Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level shallow water lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies in shallow water up to 5-feet deep and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. This program offers a choice of Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.

 

Prerequisites Candidates must:

1. Be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.

2. Swim 100 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

3. Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.

Submerge to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object at the surface of the water.

Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

 

Learning Objectives:

Meet the age requirement.

Demonstrate proficiency in all of the prerequisite skills.

Describe the characteristics and responsibilities of a professional lifeguard.

Explain how to fulfill the responsibilities of a professional lifeguard.

Define certain legal considerations and apply them to situations that might be encountered in lifeguarding.

Describe ongoing training for lifeguards.

 

Certification Requirements:

Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.

Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios. Demonstrate competency in all required skills.

Pass the final skills scenarios.

Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%. If a participant fails to reach the minimum 80% on the final written exam, a retest is allowed using the other version of the exam, provided that the learner has passed the practical assessment.

 

Certificate Issued and Validity Period:

The American Red Cross certificate for Shallow Water Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is 2 years.

Friday: 4 pm - 10 pm | Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm | Sunday: 8 am - 6 pm | WRC 150

*Students must attend all three days to receive certification*

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$185
Non UNI Student/Community	$195

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Due to administrative fees, you will not receive a full refund.

The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach courses and presentations in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-toSwim, Adult Swim, Private Lessons, Water Safety Courses (including Safety Training for Swim Coaches*) and Water Safety Presentations.

 

Prerequisites:

Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the Instructor Course

Demonstrate the ability to perform the following swimming skills:

1. Swim the following strokes consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4:

Front Crawl – 25 yards

Back Crawl – 25 yards

Breaststroke – 25 yards

Elementary Backstroke – 25 yards

Sidestroke – 25 yards

Butterfly – 15 yards

2. Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)

3. Tread water for 1 minute

 

Learning Objectives:

Exhibit the characteristics required of a Red Cross representative and role model

Conduct courses in a manner that helps participants stay engaged in the learning process Effectively use program materials and training equipment

Ensure participants’ health and safety during training

Identify required information for reporting course enrollments and maintaining instructor certification

Deliver quality, consistent and standardized content by following the Water Safety Instructor’s Manual

Identify key elements and strategies for planning and preparing effective and safe swim lessons Monitor participants’ practice and provide positive, corrective feedback and encouragement consistent with the skill charts and skill assessment tool

 

Certification Requirements to become certified as a Water Safety Instructor, instructor candidates must:

Successfully complete the Precourse Session

Attend and actively participate in all course sessions

Successfully complete class activities, including the required practice teaching assignments

Score a minimum of 80 percent (40 correct answers out of 50 questions) on the final written exam

 

Certificate Issued and Validity Period American Red Cross certificate for Water Safety Instructor: 2 years

 

Friday: 4 pm - 10 pm | Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm | Sunday: 8 am - 6 pm | WRC 103​

 

*Students must attend all three days to receive certification*

Fees
UNI Faculty, Staff, Student, Alumni	$195
Non UNI Student/Community	$205

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Due to administrative fees, you will not receive a full refund.

Paddling Panthers swim lessons include all levels of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program. Lessons are taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors. All participants in this program will be assessed on the first day of class to ensure proper class level enrollment. Available to family members of UNI students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our Paddling Panther Program is not open to the general public.

 

Our swim lesson program is available to family members of UNI students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our swim lesson program is not open to the general public.

 

Effective March 16 we have been asked by the university to close the WRC until further notice and discontinue all structured programs. Unfortunately, the start of our summer sessions, May and June, are cancelled. We will not be opening registration until we have more clarity.

If we are passed to open in July, group and private lessons will look different. Preschool, Level 1, and Level 2 will not be offered for private or group levels to follow social distancing guidelines. We will be offering private and group lessons for Parent/Child, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, and Level 6 in July.

Want to be informed for group lessons and/or private lessons in July? Please contact swimlessons@uni.edu and get added to our distribution list!

 

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How to Register a Dependent for a Youth Program

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Session Options

Session dates and times are as follows: Sessions are comprised of 8 lessons each. Parent/Child and Preschool are 30 minutes in length, Levels 1-6 are 40 minutes in length.​

Paddling Panthers Lesson Fees

UNI Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni & WRC paid users:

One Child: $50 per session

Paddling Panthers Level Information

Weather Policy

If lightning is detected within an 8 mile radius of the Wellness/Recreation Center (WRC) the Recreation Services professional staff, Student Facility Manager or Welcome Desk Supervisor will inform persons in the pool areas (e.g., the lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, aquatic supervisors, swim lesson parents/guardians, swim lesson patrons and group fitness aquatic class participants/instructor). Once pool patrons have been informed of the lightning situation they will have the option of leaving the pool(s) or to continue to swim at their own risk. If patrons choose to leave the pool, they should not use showers or land line telephones, and Lifeguards will be trained to provide this information to patrons, as appropriate.

If a severe weather warning is received from the UNI Police or another reliable weather source indicating a severe thunderstorm/tornado is present in the area and patrons should take cover, WRC patrons will be evacuated to a safe zone(s). The lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, aquatic supervisor and/or group fitness class instructor will instruct patrons to leave the pool and take shelter in the pool locker rooms. Once an all clear is received patrons will be allowed to return to the pool(s).

You may choose to call the WRC prior to driving to the building if you are coming for swimming lessons. Please call the main welcome desk at (319) 273-2413 for information concerning lessons and severe weather closures. Unless there is a severe weather warning, we will stay open for swimming lessons!

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Spring Wellness/Recreation Center and Health Beat Hours

Spring semester hours begin Sunday, January 12, at 5:00pm​

WRC open MLK, Jr. Day:     Monday, January 20, 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Spring Break hours:     March 16-20, 11:00 am – 6:30 pm (WRC closed March 14, 15 and 21) Resume spring semester hours, Sunday, March 22 at 5:00pm​

Easter weekend:         Closed Sat. April 11; Open Sun., April 12, 5:00 - 10:00 pm

Wellness/Recreation Center  (Family Fees apply during Family hours)

Gym Courts (south courts open at 3:00pm weekdays, 1:00pm Saturdays and 5:00pm on Sunday),