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Information about Swimming Classes
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.
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, & Fees:
NO.
FIT300 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 4:30-5 p.m.
NO.
FIT301 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 6:05-6:35 p.m.
Registration Fee: $40
SWIMMING FOR BOYS AND GIRLS (Ages 6–14)
Children ages 6–14 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, & Fees:
NO.
FIT340 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 5:10-5:55 p.m.
NO.
FIT341 – 8 Wednesdays, Jan. 18-Mar. 14, (no class 3/7), 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Registration Fee: $48
STROKE MECHANICS FOR
COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS – 8 years +
NO. FIT308
Those who swim competitively (or hope to) can improve
their times through this analytical approach to stroke mechanics. Specific
drills will be utilized to help each participant achieve maximum improvement
and correct mechanical errors. Everyone will attend 4-5 p.m. on the first
day of class for screening. Thereafter, advanced students will meet 4-4:55
p.m.; beginners will meet 5-5:55 p.m.
Instructor: Larry Zoller,
Mt. Vernon School District Head Swim Coach
Dates & Times: 4 Tuesdays
& 4 Thursdays, April 3-26—see times above
Registration Fee:
$60
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP (ages 6–14)
NO. YTH400
Kids ages 6 through 14 can join USI art students and faculty to create two-
and three-dimensional artwork including collages, paintings, printmaking,
sculptures, and more. Students will be grouped by age with a maximum of 20
per group and will display their works at the end of each session. Cost of
lunch and all supplies included.
Coordinator: Joseph Uduehi, EdD, Associate Professor of Art Education, USI
Dates & Time: 2 Saturdays, April 14 & 21, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
YTH400A – ages 6–7
YTH400B
– ages 8–9
YTH400C – ages 10–11
YTH400D – ages 12–14
Location: USI Technology Center, Rooms 229, 237, 242, & 243
Registration Fee: $30—includes supplies and lunch
SUPER SUMMER
ENRICHMENT WEEKS
Super Summer consists of two one-week sessions, held
June 11-15 at USI and
July 16-20 on Evansville’s east side, location to be determined.
Children from pre-school to 9th grade can enroll in either
morning classes from 9-11:30 a.m., afternoon classes from 12:30-3 p.m., or
stay all day. Past classes have focused on such topics as art, science,
forensics, robotics, world cultures, cooking, and technology. For more
information, or to be included in the mailing list, call 812/464-1989 or
email outreach@usi.edu. Visit our Web
site
http://www.usi.edu/extserv/personal/kids.asp after mid-March for details
regarding this summer’s class offerings.
USI’S SUMMER ENRICHMENT
CAMP
Need all-day care for your school-age child this summer? USI's Summer Enrichment Camp for children 7-11 operates 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Call 812/464-1989 or email outreach@usi.edu for more information. Or, visit our web site www.usi.edu/extserv/personal/kids.asp
College Achievement Program
GETTING READY FOR THE SAT—grades 9–12
Cut the SAT Reasoning Test down to size by developing
strategies for test taking, identifying study priorities, and working
practice questions. Hands-on experience with an interactive computer program
in the afternoon will give students practice with topics covered in morning
lectures. Take-home practice materials are included in the course fee.
Register for ACA400 and ACA401 together for a special fee of $110.
VERBAL SKILLS FOR THE SAT
NO. ACA400
Emphasis will be on vocabulary development, written
English, and critical reading.
Instructors: Patricia Flake, SI Specialist & Reading
Instructor, USI
Dates & Time:
NO.
ACA400A—Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
NO.
ACA400B—Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Education Center, Room
1103
Registration Fee: $60—includes lunch
MATH SKILLS FOR THE SAT
NO. ACA401
Emphasis will be on skill development in problem
solving, working mathematical equations, and the rules pertaining to
calculators. Students should bring a calculator.
Instructor: Nancy Myers, Mathematics Specialist, USI
Dates & Time:
NO.
ACA401A—Saturday, February 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
NO.
ACA401B—Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Education Center, Room 2110
Registration Fee: $60—includes lunch

