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ADULT RECREATION Instruction: AQUATIC CLASSES

OPEN Registration begins May 27 at the IM-Rec Sports Business Office, located in the AFC.
(click on class name for dates/times/prices; all classes may not be offered each semester)

Beginner Swim
This course is designed for adults wishing to learn how to swim or who have had little formal swimming experience. Strokes introduced include freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. (9 classes)

Advanced Beginner Swim
Participants will have the opportuity to practice the major strokes and improve on technique. Participants will also be introduced to butterfly. This is an ideal course to build upon or improve your existing swimming skills. (9 classes)

Stroke Mechanics
This course is designed for adults who are able to swim using each of the major strokes. This is an instructional class consisting of drills designed to refine your stroke and improve stroke efficiency. Participants will be introduced to turns and diving. A great course to take if you're looking to be a fitness swimmer. (9 classes)

Fitness Swim
Get more out of your swimming workouts and be “coached” to better fitness. This class is designed for adults who are proficient with each of the major strokes. Participants will swim 2500-3000 yards each class meeting. Lap swimming ability required. (9 classes)

“Terrified” Adult Swim Lessons (Fall & Spring semesters only)
Painless methods with a sensitive instructor who emphasizes breath control to achieve success. If you're timid around the water, this is the class for you! All skills are first mastered while standing on the pool floor. Students decide their own level of readiness to progress deeper. Students often master the front crawl, breast stroke, treading, survival skills, and diving.
Beginner: 9 classes. Advanced Beginner (returning students only): 9 classes
Instructor: Karla Berger

Private Swim Lessons
New program for youth and adults! Let our instructors help you meet your swimming goals with private swim lessons.

 

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