Specialty Programs

Small personalized class for persons of all abilities who want to learn basic swimming skills or who wish to perfect their strokes. This class also offers a good environment for students preparing their swimming skills for a lifeguarding or water safety instructor course. Lessons are from 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm.

Monday/Wednesday

Oct 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

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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!

This instructor course is offered to students who are interested in becoming a personal trainer at the Wellness/Recreation Center. This ten-week, intensive class covers exercise physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, hands-on practical training, exercise programming, motivation, and coaching techniques. 

Location:WRC 150

Informational meeting: Wednesday January 30th, 3:00- 3:50 pm.

 Sept. 9 - Nov. 22

Mon and Wed from 3pm to 3:50pm

Friday’s from 3pm to 4:30pm.

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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. Screening and assessment; guidelines for designing and implementing safe, effective, and purposeful exercise programs; and the legal, professional, and roles of the health coach.

Location: WRC 104

Informational meeting: Tuesday February 5th, 3:00- 3:50 pm.

Not offered this semester

Tues 3pm-3:50pm

 Fri 12 to 12:50pm.

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This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in group fitness instruction. Topics include guidelines for instructing safe, effective, exercise, the principles of motivation and communication for adherence in the group fitness setting. Practical training will cover kickboxing, cycling, interval training, and strength based classes.

Location: WRC 104

Informational meeting: Tuesday February 5th, 3:00- 3:50 pm.

Sept 20 - Dec. 6 

Tues. 3pm to 3:50pm

Fri 12pm to12:50pm

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This informative workshop gives you the tools to teach vinyasa yoga classes. The training includes physical execution, pose breakdowns, transitions, leadership skills with emphasis on effectiveness and safety.

Location:  WRC 87

Sat Sept. 21 - 22 

10am-5pm 11am-4pm

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*All Certifications are open to the public without commitment to work at UNI. Certification upon completion.