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Swim Lessons

Lessons Join the "Learn-to-Swim" program for everyone: 6 months to 99+ years! Starting at 6 months, we offer two levels of parent and child aquatics. We offer three levels of preschool classes. Six levels of Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Courses are also offered. Other American Red Cross courses offered include Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard Management, Lifeguard Training, and Fundamentals of Instructor Training.

For Pool closing updates due to severe weather, please check our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/MTSU-Campus-Recreation/

Click Here for the "Learn-to-Swim" Levels Guide
Click Here for the "Learn-to-Swim" Group Lesson 2012 Schedule
2012 Group Swim Lesson Registration Form
2012 Private Swim Lesson Registration Form

How to register

You may download and print a registration form here. Please return this form or fill one out in the Campus Recreation office on the main floor of the Rec Center, Room 101. We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm. Campus Recreation accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Everyone who parks on campus is required to have a parking permit, so please bring your license plate number with you when you register for swim lessons.

Pricing

50 Minute Sessions: Students $50, Employees $60, Guests $65

30 Minute (PCA Only): Students $25, Employees $35, Guests $40

Refund Notice:

100% 14 days before class
50% 8-13 days before class
No refund one week before class

American Red Cross Aquatic Certification Courses

Lifeguard Instructor Training Course

Certifies individuals to teach the American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses.

Spring TBA

Prerequisites: Fifteen years of ago by the end of the course, ability to swim 300 yards continuously; crawl and breast strokes, participants must also complete a written and skills test

Those who complete the course will receive an ARC Lifeguard Instructor Certification.

Cost: MTSU Students: $130 / Faculty & Staff: $145 / Guests: $150

Water Safety Instructor Course

Nov 3 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Nov 4 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Nov 10 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Nov 11 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Prerequisites: Sixteen years of age by the end of the course, also level 4 stroke skills.

Instructor: Sheila Ricca

Those who complete the course will receive an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Fundamentals of Instructor Training certification.

Cost: MTSU Students: $130 / Faculty & Staff: $145 / Guests: $150

Call our office for more information: 898-2104, 7:30am-5pm Monday-Friday

Lifeguard Training Course

TBA

Prerequisites: Fifteen years of age by the end of the course, ability to swim 300 yards continuously; crawl and breast strokes, participants must also complete a written and skills test

Those who complete the course will receive an ARC Lifeguard Certification.

Cost: MTSU Students: $125 / Faculty & Staff: $135 / Guests: $145

GuardStart

GuardStart - for students ages 11-14 or those who have completed the 5th grade before starting the program.

Learn what it takes to be a great lifeguard-from lifesaving and leadership skills to fitness and professional development. The experience you gain through the GuardStart program will help you prepare for Red Cross lifeguard training. Participants must be able to do the following to register:

1. Swim Front crawl for 25 yards continuously. May breathe to the front or side.
2. Tread water for (1) minute using arms and legs.
3. Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet underwater.

The Guardstart program is designed to build a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future lifeguards.

The foundation consists of (5) categories:

1. Prevention
2. Fitness
3. Response
4. Leadership
5. Professionalism

This course introduces the skills needed to take an ARC Lifeguard Training Course.

Springboard Diving

September - March

Mondays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Age: 8 - 17 years

Cost:
$100/week - 4 hours per week (both days)
$75/week - 2 hours per week (1 day only)
$35/week - 1 hours per week
*All diving fees must be paid in advance

Students must sign a waiver before starting class. Students with medical or health conditions must bring a doctor's release, a parent's permission slip, and turn in information to the coach.

For more information, call 898-2104