Student Recreation Center - Bowling Green State University

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Aquatics
Student Recreation Center // Phone: 419.372.2000
Equipped with two pools, a 12-person hot tub,
a sun deck, educational classes and water
basketball hoop. The Aquatic Program is ready to
meet any fitness, leisure and learning needs.
Andrews Pool/Hot Tub
>> Pool Temperature: 87°
>> Hot Tub Temperature: 104°
>> Academic Year Hours:
Monday – Thursday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cooper Pool
>> Pool Temperature: 80°
>> 50 Meter x 25 Yard
>> Olympic Size Pool
>> Academic Year Hours:
Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Learn to Swim
Bowling Green State University offers swim
lessons for all people age six months through
adult and all skill levels from beginning to
advanced swimmers taught by fully certified
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors.
Small Group Lessons
Small Group Lessons have a minimum of 4
participants and a maximum of 6 participants
per class. If class does not meet minimum
number of participants, class will be cancelled. If
class is cancelled due to low enrollment, consider
semi-private or private lessons (additional fees
apply).
Semi-Private Lessons
(by appointment only)
Specialized and intensive swim instruction
for 2 to 3 students 3 years and up. Learn and
improve skills quickly. Please keep in mind
we do not match up children for semi-private
lessons; please assemble your group in advance.
Participants must be at similar swimming
abilities/levels.
Private Lessons (by appointment only)
Private swim lessons are offered to interested
parties who cannot fit group lessons into
their busy schedules or just prefer one-on-one
instruction. Times and dates of lessons are
determined between the assigned instructor and
participant.
Participants may register for all Learn to Swim
classes at the Student Recreation Center or by
calling 419.372.2000.
Class Descriptions
Parent and Child
Designed for children 6 to 36 months of age,
the program builds swimming readiness by
emphasizing fun in water. Swim diapers are
required.
Preschool Aquatics
Designed for children 3 to 4 years of age, the
program builds on readiness in the water
rehearsed in Parent and Child Aquatics without
the assistance of the parent. This level is a
transition between Parent and Child Aquatics and
Level 1. Swim diapers are required.
Level 1 – Introduction to Water Skills
Purpose: Help students feel comfortable in the
water.
>> Basic water safety rules
>> Submerging mouth, nose, and eyes
>> Opening eyes under water and picking up
submerged objects
>> Swimming on front and back using arm/leg
action
Event
2012/2013 Learn To Swim Dates
Dates
Fall Saturday Session September 22, 29; October 13, 20, 27; November 3
Fall Sunday Session October 28; November 4, 11, 18; December 2, 9
Spring Saturday Session March 16*, 23, 30; April 13, 20, 27; November 3
Spring Sunday Session January 20*, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24
Level
Parent & Child
Preschool/Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4/5
Pool
Andrews Pool
Andrews Pool
Andrews Pool
Andrews/Cooper Pool
Andrews/Cooper Pool
* Swim meet is taking place. Meeting place may change
Lesson Costs
Members Non-Members
Small Group
Semi Private
$75 $82.50
Three 45-min sessions $50 $55
Six 45-min sessions
Private
$90 $99
Three 30-min sessions $65 $72.50
Six 30-min sessions $120 $132
Times
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Purpose: Gives students success with
fundamental skills.
>> Submerging entire head
>> Front and back glide
>> Treading water using arm and leg motions
>> Swimming on front and back using arm and
leg motions
Level 3 – Stroke Development
Purpose: Builds on the skills in Level II by
providing additional guided practice.
>> Submerging entire head
>> Front and back glide/Front and back crawl
>> Kneeling or standing dive (shallow dive
progression)
>> Rotary breathing in horizontal position
>> Survival float, back float
>> Butterfly kick and body motion
Level 4 – Stroke Improvement
Purpose: Develops confidence in the strokes
learned and improve other aquatic skills.
>> Dive from stride position or shallow dive
>> Elementary backstroke, breaststroke,
butterfly
>> Throwing assist
>> Feet-first surface dive
>> Front and back crawl
Level 5 Stroke Refinement
Purpose: Provides coordination and refinement
of strokes.
>> Standing dive
>> Open turns on front and back/Front and back
crawl
>> Tuck surface dive and pike surface dive
>> Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn
>> Elementary backstroke, butterfly,
breaststroke and sidestroke
>> Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn
>> Elementary backstroke, butterfly, sidestroke
Additional Programs
Bowling Green Swim Club
Consists of an Age Group Swim Team and a
Master’s Swim Team. For more information,
contact Carolyn Layne at 419-372-7480 or
cstrunk@bgsu.edu.
Water Exercise Training (WET)
A low intensity aquatic-based fitness and exercise
program designed for seniors. For registration,
please contact Dr. Geoffrey Meek at 419.372.0501
or email gmeek@bgsu.edu.
>> Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Multiple Sclerosis Swim Group
Student Recreation Center membership and
medical clearance is required. For registration,
please contact Dr. Geoffrey Meek at 419.372.0501
or email gmeek@bgsu.edu.
>> Tuesday and Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM