Aquatics Instructional Programs - FALL 2009 Registration for all Aquatics Programs must be completed through Member Services. If you have any questions, regarding any of the Aquatics Programs please contact Ryan Hagen at 410-617-5410.
SCUBA Certification Course Registration is closed for this course. Have you ever been on vacation and wanted to go on a SCUBA Diving Adventure? Well here is your opportunity by enrolling in a PDIC Open Water SCUBA Certification Course. In this program you will not only learn the basics of SCUBA and the science behind it, but receive a certification in this exciting sport as well. Minimum Participants: 5 Maximum Participants: 10 Thursdays: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dates: September 24th - October 29th (There will also be an Open Water Check-out at the end of the class, Date/Time TBA and will be based on participants schedules.)
**On Thursday, Sept. 17th from 7-9pm there will be a FREE info session and demonstration in the pool at the FAC. During this time participants will be able to get in the water and try SCUBA or ask the instructor any questions they may have about the class. This info session and demonstration is free to anyone interested and there is no obligation to register for the class. Member Fee: $355 Non-Member Fee: $380 Register By: Deadline Extended to Thursday, September 24th (first day of class) *Course fee includes registration, exam, rental equipment (wetsuits, fins, snorkel, mask, and dive boots), book, and Open Water Check-Out. **In order to pass the course, participants must attend all 5 classes, receive at least an 80% passing grade on the final exam, and pass an Open Water Check-Out (the Open Water Check-Out will be ran offsite). No refund will be given to those who fail the class due to attendance or failing of the exam. Back to Top of Page
Learn to Swim Program Group Swim Lessons for Children and Adults Registration is closed for this course.
Our learn to swim program follows the American Red Cross (ARC) “Learn to Swim “ curriculum, composed of six levels: elementary water skills, fundamental aquatic skills, stroke development, stroke improvement, and stroke refinement. Demonstration of all previous skill levels is required for advancement to the next level. All of our Learn to Swim Instructors are certified as ARC Water Safety Instructors. We offer both Group Swim Lessons and Private Swim Lessons. We offer Swim Lessons for both Adults and Children. Our Group Swim Lessons are taught in small groups to ensure and encourage proper skill development. Each class will have between 2-3 instructors to ensure safety for all participants. Children must be at least 4 years old in order to participate in Group Lessons. *Due to the fact that our pool is a competition pool the water temperature is kept between 79-81 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the academic year. For some children this may be a little colder than they are used to. In order to help with this, children will be in the water from no more than 25 to 30 minutes during the lesson. Dates: Sundays September 27th - November 22nd (No Class October 18th) Times:
- Level 1 (1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.)
- Level 2 & Level 3 (2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
- Level 4 & Level 5 (3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.)
- Level 6 & Adult Lessons (3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
FAC Member Fee: $50
FAC Non-Member (children of Loyola Faculty/Staff/Administrators who are not FAC Members): $60 Non-Affiliate Member: $75
*A $5 discount off the original price will be offered to each additional child in the same family.
Register By: Deadline Extended to Friday, September 25th *Course fees will not be refunded if participant does not attend all classes. **All child participants will receive a FREE T-Shirt upon completion of the course. Swim Lessons Level Guidelines
- Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
There are no prerequisites for this class. The objective of level 1 is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. In level 1 we teach elementary aquatic skills which students build on as they progress through the curriculum. At this level students also start to develop good attitudes and safe practices around the water. Students who have some experience with the water may begin the program at a higher level. Students who have had pleasant water experiences complete this level quickly. However, fear of the water may be a major issue for some students regardless of age. Before students enter the water for the first time, we acquaint them with the swimming area and explain the safety rules for our facility. We explain the buddy system and pair off students for added safety. If students are old enough, we explain and demonstrate how buoyancy helps keep them at the surface. We impress on all students, and especially younger ones, that they can and will learn to swim if they follow our directions, as long as they are willing to try out new things even skills they consider scary at first. We encourage students to explore movements in the water and observe what comes naturally to them in order to build on those strengths. Students are encouraged to ask questions so we can address any fears. Parents are also encouraged to ask questions to also help address questions their children may have as the course progresses. Throughout the course, we provide a wide variety of experiences to meet the course objectives that provide a fun and safe environment. - Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Students entering this course must have a level 1 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in level 1. The objective of level 2 is to give students success with fundamental skills. Students learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotive skills; where students explore alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back which lays the foundation for future strokes. Level 2 adds to the self-help and basic rescue skills began in level 1. - Level 3: Stroke Development:
Students entering this course must have a level 2 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in level 2. The objective of level 3 is to build on the skills in level 2 by providing additional guided practice. We will teach students to coordinate the front crawl and back crawl and introduce elements of the butterfly and the fundamentals of treading water. Students should also learn rules for head first entries into the water from the side of the pool (9' or deeper). As with all skills levels there will be additional safety skills presented. - Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Students entering this course must have a level 4 certificate or be able to demonstrate the course requirements for level 4. The objective of level 5 is coordination and refinement of strokes. Participants refine their performance of all the strokes (Front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breast stroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke) and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back crawl are introduced. - Level 6: Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Students entering this course must have a Level 5 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the skills required to complete Level 5. The objective of Level 6 is to refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. - Adult Lessons:
Adult Lessons are designed for adults who have little to no swim experience. Instructors will work with the participants and plan the lessons to meet the needs of the participants.
NEW - Parent and Child Aquatics Registration is closed for this course.
American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics helps young children (aged 6 months through up to 5 years) become comfortable in and around the water so they are ready to learn to swim. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers to even to survive in water on their own. Parent and Child Aquatics gives parents information and techniques to help orient their children to the water and to supervise water activities in safe manner. *Due to the fact that our pool is a competition pool the water temperature is kept between 79-81 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the academic year. For some children this may be a little colder than they are used to. In order to help with this, children will be in the water from no more than 25 to 30 minutes during the lesson. Dates: Sundays September 27th - November 22nd (No Class October 18th) Times:
- Level A (1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.)
- Level B (2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
FAC Member Fee (FAC Member and their Child): $55
FAC Non-Member (Loyola Faculty/Staff/Administrators and their child who are not FAC Members): $65 Non-Affiliate Member (Parent and Child): $80
Register By: Deadline Extended to Friday, September 25th **All child participants will receive a FREE T-Shirt upon completion of the course. Parent and Child Aquatics Level Guidelines
- Level A
Level A is for Children who are 6 months to 2 years old and have either no water experience or one previous session of water adjustment lessons. - Level B
Level B is for children who - Are 18 months to 4 years old and have had two or more previous lessons, submerge only reluctantly (or not at all) or require flotation support at all times.
- Are up to 5 years old and little or no previous experience in water adjustment lessons, are reluctant to enter the water or submerge, requires flotation support at all times or may benefit from parental presence and support in the water.
Private Lessons for Children and Adults If group swim lessons do not work with your schedule or you want more specialized attention for yourself or your child to develop stronger swimming skills, we have an option for you. We will pair you with one of our swim instructors to work one-on-one with you in the pool.
Private Swim Lessons are only available to children of FAC Members and FAC Non-Members (Loyola FAC/Staff/Admin who are not a FAC Members). Private Swim Lessons are not available to those not affiliated with Loyola College. If you are interested in Private Swim Lessons, please e-mail Ryan Hagen with the following information:
- How many sessions you like to register for total.
- How many sessions you would prefer each week.
- 3 possible days/times that you would be able to commit to each week. (This willow us to match you with an instructor who's schedule matches your needs.)
- If the participants is a child.
- Age of the child.
- Current swim level of the child. (If you are unsure of the swimming level, our instructors can asses which level they will begin at during the first session.)
Once this information is received, Ryan will pair your child up Swim Instructor who's availability matches your requests. Days/Times: Open to your availability
FAC Member Fee: $25/half-hour session
FAC Non-Member (Loyola FAC/Staff/Admin who is not a FAC Member) Fee: $30/half-hour session
Private Swim Lessons are not available to those not affiliated with Loyola College.
Register by: Registration is open throughout the year. **All child participants will receive a FREE T-Shirt upon completion of the course.
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Lifeguarding American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training Course Registration is closed for this course.
This lifeguarding course teaches a preventive approach to lifeguarding as well as rescue and live saving techniques endorsed by the American Red Cross (ARC). The ARC Lifeguarding course includes certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid and AED. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification valid for three years from the date of completion and an American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification valid for one year from the completion of the course. Prerequisites:
- Participants must be at least 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled class.
- Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing (to the front or side) and a stabilizing, propellant kick. 100 yards of breaststroke (must be demonstrated “using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence”). 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke, which may be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke.
(There is no time requirement for this skill, but the participant may not stop during the swim.) Timed event: Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the 10 pound object which must be completed in 1 minute and 40 seconds. (The candidate must hold the object with two hands and must keep his or her face above the water. Breaststroke or rotary kick is suggested but not required.)
Minimum Participants: 4 Maximum Participants: 10 Dates & Times:
- Monday, September 28th (7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Monday, October 5th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Tuesday, October 6th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Monday, October 12th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Monday, October 19th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Tuesday, October 20th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Monday, October 26th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Tuesday, November 3rd (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Monday, November 16th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Monday, November 23rd (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
- Monday, November 30th (5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
FAC Member Fee: $225
FAC Non-Member (Loyola Faculty/Staff/Administrators and/or their family members who are not FAC Members): $275 *Course Fee includes text book and certification cards. **In order to pass the course, participants must attend all classes, demonstrate all prerequisites/required skills, and receive an 80% pass grade on all final exams (CPR/AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding). No refund will be given to those who fail the class due to attendance, demonstrating skills, or failing the exams.
Register By: Deadline Extended to Friday, September 25th
American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training Challenge This is a course for individuals who are re-certifying. Upon successful completion of the Challenge participants will receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification valid for 3 years from the date of completion and an American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certification valid for 1 year from the date of completion. There is no instructional time during a Challenge. Participants arrive, take a written exam and then perform skills listed below. Prerequisites:
Participants must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Training Certification and CPR (for the Professional Rescuer or for Lifeguards)/AED Certification. Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing (to the front or side) and a stabilizing, propellant kick. 100 yards of breaststroke (must be demonstrated “using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence”). 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke, which may be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke.
(There is no time requirement for this skill, but the participant may not stop during the swim.) Timed event: Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 10 feet, retrieve a 10 pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the 10 pound object which must be completed in 1 minute and 40 seconds. (The candidate must hold the object with two hands and must keep his or her face above the water. Breaststroke or rotary kick is suggested but not required.) Additional Lifeguaring Prerequisites (to be tested in the challenge) - Multiple Victim Rescue, Front and Rear Head Hold Escape, Removing Gloves, Primary Survey, Rescue Breathing (Adult, Child, Infant), Conscious Choking (Adult, Child), Unconscious Choking (Adult, Child, Infant), CPR (Adult, Child, Infant), Two-Rescuer CPR (Adult), BVM (Two Rescuers), AED, Controlling External Bleeding, Applying a Sling and a Binder and Head, Neck and Back Immobilization on Land, Active Drowning Victim, Submerged Passive Drowning Victim and Head, Neck and Back Injury in the water.
Minimum Participants: 3 Maximum Participants: 10 Date and Time:
- Thursday, November 5th (5 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
FAC Member Fee: $150
FAC Non-Member (Loyola Faculty/Staff/Administrators and/or their family members who are not FAC Members): $155 *Course Fee includes text book and certification cards. If Participant owns the current text book with ECC guidelines 2006, they will be refunded the cost of the text book. **In order to pass the course, participants must attend all classes, demonstrate all prerequisites/required skills, and receive an 80% pass grade on all final exams (CPR/AED, First Aid, Lifeguarding). No refund will be given to those who fail the class due to attendance, demonstrating skills, or failing the exams.
Register By: Monday, November 2nd
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New - Water Safety Instructor This course will prepare you to teach people how to be safe in, on and around water and to teach individuals of different ages and abilities how to swim. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive both a Fundamentals of Instructor Training and an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate with authorization in the Central Maryland Chapter which will be valid until December 31, 2009. Reauthorization can be obtained by teaching and submitting a course record within your authorization period and completing any and all National Updates or Re-trainings. Prerequisites: Participant must be 16 years of age at the start of the instructor course. Swimming Prerequisites - Strokes will not be swum continuously. Proficiency must be consistent with Stroke Performance Level 4 of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Swim Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Sidestroke, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke - 25 yards each. Swim Butterfly - 15 yards Maintain position while floating or sculling on back in deep water for 1 minute. Tread water for 1 minute.
Minimum Participants: 4 Maximum Participants: 10 Date and Time: - Wednesday, October 7th (5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.)
- Wednesday, October 14th (5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.)
- Wednesday, October 21st (5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.)
- Sunday, October 25th (1:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 4th (5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.)
- Sunday, November 8th (1:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 11th (5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.)
- Wednesday, November 18th (5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.)
- Wednesday, December 2nd (5:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.)
FAC Member Fee: $350
FAC Non-Member (Loyola Faculty/Staff/Administrators and/or their family members who are not FAC Members): $375 *Course Fee includes text book and all certification cards. **In order to pass the course, participants must attend all classes, demonstrate all prerequisites/required skills, and receive an 80% pass grade on all final exams. No refund will be given to those who fail the class due to attendance, demonstrating skills, or failing the exams.
Register By: Friday, October 2nd
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