Certifications & Training

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 

Fee: $120

Public Fee: $150

Location: WRC 150

Informational Meeting: Wed. Jan. 30, 3:00-3:50pm

Starts Feb. 4, ends Apr. 19

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.

Fee: $120

Public Fee: $150 

Location: WRC 104

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

Feb. 8 - Apr. 26

Tues: 3-3:50

Fri: 12-12:50

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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.

Fee: $150.00.  

Public Fee: $175.00

Location:WRC 104

Informational Meeting: Tues, Feb. 1, 3:00-3:50pm WRC 104

Feb. 8 - Apr. 26

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

Fee: $150

Location: WRC 87

Sat. Feb 23 - Sun. Feb 24

Sat: 10am-5pm

Sun: 11am-4pm

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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.

Wednesday, April. 3

5 pm - 6 pm | WRC 1505

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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 until advanced medical personnel arrives.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

5:30 pm - 8 pm | WRC 150

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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.

Monday, Mar. 25

5 pm - 9 pm | WRC 155

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

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Sunday, Feb. 10 or Saturday, April 6th

11 am - 6 pm | WRC 150 or 8am- 3pm| WRC 150

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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.

Sunday, April. 7

12 pm - 6 pm | WRC 150

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Wednesday, April. 10

5pm - 9pm | WRC 155

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The purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid course is to give individuals the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrives.

Monday, March. 4

5 pm - 8 pm | WRC 150

Wednesday, April. 3

6 pm - 9 pm | WRC 150

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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)

Friday, Feb. 8

4 pm - 10 pm 

Saturday, Feb. 9

8 am - 8 pm 

Sunday, Feb. 10

8 am - 6 pm 

*All days are required. If you are unable to attend one day or part of the day you will not be able to complete the class for the certification*

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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.

Feb. 1-3, Mar. 1-3, Mar. 29-31, April 12-14, April 26-28, May 10-12, or May 17-19

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*

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This certification is for those who have or had a current Lifeguarding certificate within 30 days of this course, and wish to renew. It includes a review of all lifeguard training components including in and out of water exercises as well as CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid.

Sunday, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, or May 5

8 am - 8 pm | WRC 150

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The American Red Cross program provides lifeguards 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 Lifeguard. Must be at least 15 years of age before the end of the course.

Feb. 1-3, Mar. 1-3, Mar 29-31, April 12-14, April 26-28, May 10-12

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*

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The WSI course provides knowledge and skills necessary to teach swimming lessons and other water safety classes through understanding how to use course materials, how to conduct training sessions, and how to evaluate participant progress. Must be at least 16 years of age before the end of the course.

Friday, Mar. 1 - Sunday, Mar. 3

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

Friday May 10- Sunday May 12

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

Dec. 7 - Sunday, Dec. 9

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*

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This program provides youth a foundation of aquatic and leadership knowledge, attitudes and skills for future successful completion of the Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Objectives that will be covered include prevention of accidents, fitness, rescue responses, leadership, and professionalism. Junior Lifeguarding is designed for youth ages 11 to 14 years. To participate in Junior Lifeguarding a swim pretest is required. The pretest consists of a 25 yard front crawl swim with proper breathing, treading water for 1 minute and swimming 10–feet underwater.

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Jump start your teen’s first job. Youth will become great babysitters by learning practical skills and confidence through video presentations, hands-on activities, and classroom discussions.

Topics include:

• Responding to emergencies
• Good decision making
• Communication with parents

Babysitters training is designed for youth ages 11 to 14 years.

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