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AQUATICS:
All aquatics courses are held in the USI Physical Activity Center (PAC)
pool and are taught by the USI Aquatics Staff under the direction of Cathy
Hesse.
LOCKERS:
Locker space is available during class time at no charge to participants
who provide their own locks. If you are interested in locker rental and
towel service call the PAC Control Counter at 812/464-1945.
PLEASE NOTE:
All registrants for fitness courses are reminded that it is always wise
to consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.
SWIMMING & WATER FITNESS CLASSES
PRESCHOOL SWIMMING (Ages 3-5)
Water safety and water adjustment are emphasized in this program,
along with development of gross motor skills.
Parents are invited to get in the water with their children
after discussion with the chief instructor.
Dates & Times: 8 Wednesdays, September 30-November 18
NO.FIT300 – 4:30-5 p.m.
NO.FIT301 – 6:05-6:35 p.m.
Registration Fee: $36
WATER AEROBICS
Research says a half-hour of water walking equals two hours of land
walking without the stress on the body.
High intensity but low impact water exercises will be used to
raise your heart rate and improve your cardiovascular condition.
Swimming skills are not required.
Instructor: Cathy Hesse, Lecturer in Physical Education, USI
Instructor: Cathy Hesse,
Lecture – Education & Human Services, USI
Dates & Times: 8 Thursdays, October 1-November 19
NO.FIT334A – 5-6 p.m.
NO.FIT334B – 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Registration Fee: $48
DEEP WATER FITNESS CLASS
Build muscle, improve flexibility, and increase cardiovascular
endurance by using the resistance of the water without the impact
found in land exercise.
Exercising in deep water is a heart healthy workout option that is
challenging, fun, and great for cross-training.
Class requires no swimming skill and Aqua Joggers (buoyancy
belts) are available.
Instructor: Patty Marcum, Lecturer in Physical Education, USI
Instructor: Patti
Marcum, Instructor in Physical Education, USI
Dates & Times: 8 Thursdays, October 1-November 19
NO.FIT335A – 5-6 p.m.
NO.FIT335B – 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Registration Fee: $48
SWIMMING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (Ages 6-12)
Children ages 6-12 will have an opportunity to develop a wide
variety of aquatic skills as well as fundamental strokes and to
receive American Red Cross water safety certification in one of the
following areas: Water Exploration, Primary Skills, Stroke
Readiness, Stroke Development, Stroke Refinement, and Skill
Proficiency.
Dates & Times: 8 Wednesdays, September 30-November 18
NO.FIT340 – 5:10-5:55 p.m.
NO.FIT341 – 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $45
SAILING SCHOOL
NO. FIT350
Spend an exciting weekend in intensive instruction, both on shore
and in sailboats, at Kentucky Lake.
For beginners or experienced sailors.
Meals and lodging not included in registration fee.
Enrollment limited.
May be taken for one hour credit as EDUC 163, Beginning
Sailing. Call
812/464-1989 for a detailed brochure. Dates and details for the
spring course will be available in November.
Instructor: Thomas
Rivers, Professor of English, USI
Dates & Times: Saturday-Sunday, October 3 & 4, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
For other dates for noncredit students only please contact Tom
Rivers at 464-1753.
Location: Lighthouse
Landing, Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Registration Fee: $225 noncredit
INTRODUCTION TO ROCK CLIMBING
NO. FIT376
Learn the exciting and exhilarating sport of rock climbing.
Participants will learn basic climbing skills, proper anchor
building techniques, gear placement, and rope systems.
May be taken for one hour credit as PED199, Introduction to
Rock Climbing. Contact
Jane Davis-Brezette, Physical Education Department Chair, at
464-1821 before registering for credit.
Instructor: Nathan Holmes,
Dates & Times: 8 Tuesdays, September 1-October 20, 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Vertical
eXcape Climbing Center & Outdoor Store, 1315 N Royal Ave.
Registration Fee: $200
ADVANCE ROCK CLIMBING
NO. FIT378
Advance rock climbing will focus on building a solid foundation in
sport and lead climbing. Participants will further their knowledge
on rock climbing equipment and its use, communication, and safety.
Participants will learn about belaying a lead climber, advance
climbing technique, and proper clipping skills. All equipment is
included. Prerequisite:
Intro to Rock Climbing or equal knowledge approved by instructor.
Dates & Times: 8 Wednesdays, September 2-October 21
Location: Vertical
eXcape Climbing Center & Outdoor Store, 1315 N Royal Ave.
Registration Fee: $200
LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE NO. FIT377
Students will gain entry-level scuba-diving knowledge and skills.
Topics include: scuba diving equipment, physics of diving, medical
problems related to diving, use of dive tables and/or dive
computers, dive environment, dive planning, communications, diver
assistance, recommended diving practices, procedures for diving from
boats and use of the diving log book. Scuba skills development
occurs in pool. Students must have basic swimming skills. May be
taken for one hour credit as PED145. Contact Jane Davis-Brezette,
Physical Education Department Chair, at 464-1821 before registering
for credit.
Instructor: Michael Hagedorn
Dates & Times: 6 Saturdays, September 5-October 17, 8 a.m.– 11 a.m.
Location: Physical Activity Center, Room 121
Registration Fee: $200
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIPS
FLAT WATER KAYAKING
NO. FIT455
Dates & Times: Thursday, September 3, 6-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday,
September 19-20, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Registration Fee: $200
Dates & Times: Thursday, September 3, 7-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday,
September 26-27, 8 a.m-8 p.m.
Registration Fee: $225
DISCOVERING THE VERTICAL WORLD ROCK CLIMBING
NO. FIT451
Dates & Times: Thursday, September 17, 6–8 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday,
October 3-4, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175
FOOT POWER EXPORATION BACKPACKING
NO. FIT450
Dates & Times: Thursday, September 24, 6–7 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday,
October 24-25; 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175
UNDERWORLD EXPLORATION CAVING NO. FIT453
Dates & Times: Thursday, September 24, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday,
November 14-15, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175
AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE NO. FIT100
The America’s Boating Course covers the basics of recreational
boating. The course is designed for boaters using all types of
watercraft. The course content has been developed in conjunction
with state boating safety agencies responsible for boater education,
is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA), and is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Instructor(s):
Evansville Bend Power Squadron Members
Dates & Times: 4 Tuesdays, October 6-27, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Evansville
Armory
Registration Fee:
$50-includes course materials
BASKETBALL OFFICIATING NO. FIT400
A thorough interpretation of the rules and officiating techniques of
basketball designed for potential officials, fans, and coaching
staffs. Topics include
equipment, officials and their duties, scoring and timing
regulations, violations, fouls, and penalties.
There is a $35 testing fee for those who want to take the
IHSAA licensing exam; all others will pay a $5 book fee to IHSAA.
Please bring a check, payable to IHSAA, for the exam/book fee
to the first class session.
May be taken for one hour credit as PED 237.
Contact Jane Davis-Brezette, Physical Education Department
Chair, at 464-1821 before registering for credit.
Instructor: James
Dunlap, IHSAA-Registered Official
Dates & Times: 6
Wednesdays, September 16-October 21, 6-8:50 p.m.
Location: Physical
Activity Center, Room 203
Registration Fee:
$85--must be paid in advance
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