Programs
American Red Cross
The Office of Campus Recreation offers several American Red Cross Certification courses such as Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Standard First Aid, and Instructor classes. All participants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the training course is held. We reserve the right to cancel any class that doesn't meet minimum enrollment requirement of at least 3 participants the day before the class begins. American Red Cross Certification courses will be held in the Wet Classroom located in the Student Recreation Center.
Course Descriptions
All courses are Blended Learning requiring the study portion to be completed online prior to attending the skills portion in class. Website links will be emailed by the instructor prior to the class date.
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to assess, recognize and care for patients who are experiencing respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, airway obstruction or opioid overdose. When a patient experiences a life-threatening emergency, healthcare providers need to act swiftly and promptly. The course emphasizes providing high-quality and integrating psychomotor skills with critical thinking and problem solving to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
This course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Certification is valid for two years.
At the American Red Cross, our water safety and lifeguarding courses are designed and taught by industry-leading professionals who can help you not only help others stay safe in, on and around the water, but can help you learn the latest safety and rescue techniques, and deliver critical care, like CPR, first aid, and AED administration, when it's needed most. And although every class varies, each will cover a variety of important skills that can not only help you stay safe and help others enjoy the water safely, but can help you begin, or advance, your career.
Club Sports
Club Sports are student organizations designed to promote team competition, good sportsmanship, and group development. Club teams are also given the opportunity to travel and compete against other universities across the Midwest. Additionally, participation in club sports offers students the ability to create lifelong friends, leadership skills, and personal development.
Allows players to continue to play and develop their skills in a sport activity at a competitive level. These clubs usually belong to leagues or associations; and compete in multiple games and tournaments with other universities.
Allows players to continue to play and develop their skills in a sport activity at a recreational level. These clubs allow the enhancement and awareness of certain sporting activities but do not travel. These clubs have the potential or intent of becoming a “Competitive” club at Indiana State University.
Allows players to continue to play and develop their skills in a sport activity at an instructional level. Instructional clubs that are classified as “Mixed Martial Arts” or require specialized instruction must have a certified instructor.
Group Exercise
Instructor-led Classes
Members of the Student Recreation Center can take part in instructor-led classes that are designed to get you moving. Active members just need to bring their university ID card and swipe into the class at least 15 minutes before the class starts.
This hour-long class focuses on aspects of kickboxing (punches, blocking, kicks, jump rope, power, flexibility, etc.) and mixes in with high energy music for a pumped-up class! This energized class provides a positive experience for all fitness and experience levels.
Open to all fitness levels, come join us for a high-energy aerobic cycling workout! This is a traditional cycle session that takes you on a ride designed to strengthen your body and elevate your cardio all while jamming to hit tunes. Don't forget your water bottle!
Get your heart pumping and your muscles burning in this fun-fast paced dance fitness class. This class focuses on high and low intensity dance moves that increase both muscle strength and flexibility. You don't have to be a dancer, just someone who wants to get an exciting and challenging workout in. Don't forget your water bottle!
Want to build up your cardio or get faster running times? This is the class for you! Optimizing different forms of cardio equipment and workouts will build up your endurance and strength. Get your heart rate up and bring a water bottle!
HIIT is a full body workout. Work through this high intensity interval training session designed to tone your full body while also working your cardiovascular system. Be prepared to challenge yourself in this class and walk out feeling strong!
Get your heart pumping and your muscles burning in this fun fast-paced dance fitness class. This class focuses on high and low intensity dance moves that increase both muscle strength and flexibility. You don't have to be a dancer, just someone who wants to get an exciting and challenging workout in. Don't forget your water bottle.
Come to class ready to work! This 45-minute express class uses full body weighted and unweighted exercises while challenging your cardiovascular system in a fun and fast paced environment.
The class starts with a warmup, moves into an aerobic segment, includes cool down, and finishes with stretches. All movements are done in shallow water.
You must be enrolled in the OLLI program in order to take this class.
Flow Fit is back again with a twist! This class is designed to elevate your mind body connection through controlled full body Pilates-style strengthening exercises. With the use of various equipment and props you can expect a great cardiovascular and strength building workout.
Our Intramural Sports program offers a variety of league sports, as well as one and two-day tournaments. These recreational sports provide a fun, engaging social experience for all participants.
Personal Training
Your decision to acquire a personal trainer is one of the best investments you can make for yourself. Regular exercise is a major self-care strategy. A Personal Trainer will assist you design an exercise program and realistic fitness goals that are right for you. This can empower you to make lifestyle changes which will ultimately enhance the quality of your life.
A Personal Trainer will make sure that you exercise appropriately, which will reduce the potential for injury because of a lack of knowledge. You will learn how to safely and effectively execute a specific exercise and how to use exercise equipment. You will gain tremendous confidence and your adherence to exercise will be enhanced because of keeping your appointments with your personal trainer.
If you exercise regularly already, a personal trainer can help you refine and make appropriate changes to your existing training program. A Personal Trainer is committed to making the most of your training program and helping you develop a complete and comprehensive exercise plan.
FAQ:
No, personal training services are open to anyone 18 years and older. Non-members may only use the building while working with their trainer. It is recommended you purchase a $2 parking pass each day you have a session, as you may be ticketed between 7:30am and 5:00pm.
Yes, you may if the Personal Trainer is employed by the ISU Campus Recreation personal training program and their schedule can accommodate yours.
Training Sessions will be held at the ISU Student Recreation Center. Trainers will try to schedule sessions when they are convenient for you.
The training sessions are 30 minutes in length and may be combined for a one-hour session.
This ultimately depends upon the outcome of your consultation appointment with a personal trainer. The personal trainer will want to discuss with you what your specific needs and goals may be. This will be the basis to determine how many session(s) may be necessary to achieve your designated goals.
Small Group Training
Your decision to do small group training is one of the best investments you can make for yourself. Regular exercise is a major self-care strategy. Small group training allows a group of individuals to train together for a common goal while receiving individual attention. A trainer will assist you and your group in designing an exercise program. Whether your group is training for a team run, fitness challenge, to improve health, or just wants to work out with friends; small group training is a fun and safe way to exercise.
Groups benefit because the cost per person is lower than the cost of training one on one with a trainer. The trainer will design exercises appropriate for each member of the group. You will gain tremendous confidence and your adherence to exercise will be enhanced because of attending all sessions with your group.
FAQ
No, personal training services are open to anyone 18 years and older. Non-members may only use the building while working with their trainer. It is recommended you purchase a $2 parking pass each day you have a session, as you may be ticketed between 7:30am and 5:00pm.
Yes, you may if the Personal Trainer is employed by the ISU Campus Recreation personal training program and their schedule can accommodate yours.
Training Sessions will be held at the ISU Student Recreation Center. Trainers will try to schedule sessions when they are convenient for you.
The training sessions are 30 minutes in length and may be combined for a one-hour session.
This ultimately depends upon the outcome of your consultation appointment with a personal trainer. The personal trainer will want to discuss with you what your specific needs and goals may be. This will be the basis to determine how many session(s) may be necessary to achieve your designated goals.
InBody
On behalf of the SRC Staff, we congratulate you on your decision to complete the InBody Body Composition Analysis.
To produce the most accurate results, it is necessary for you to complete and adhere to the following protocol prior to completing the scheduled body composition analysis.
Prior to testing:
- Hydrate well the day before
- Do not drink caffeine on the day of your test
- Do not eat 3-4 hours prior to testing
- Do not exercise 6-12 hours prior to testing
- Do not take the InBody Test after a shower or sauna
- Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing
- Ensure access to both feet with removable footwear (no socks or pantyhose)
- Avoid using lotion on hands or feet
- For females, avoid testing if you are menstruating
- Individuals with pacemakers or other electronic medical devices should NOT take the InBody Test
- The InBody test is not recommended for pregnant females
During Testing:
- Remove all jewelry
- Measure after standing for at least 5 minutes
- Warm up yourself for 20 minutes before a test performed in the winter
Swim Lessons
Our swim lessons are designed to help swimmers of all ages and skill levels gain confidence and master the water. Led by trained instructors, our classes provide personalized instruction in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an advanced swimmer refining your technique, we offer flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and a fun approach to ensure you reach your swimming goals.
Group Lessons
Class Level Descriptions
To familiarize young children (from ages 6 months to 3 years) with the water. In this level, parents will learn to work with their children to learn how to enter/exit the water, feel comfortable in the water, explore submerging in the water, and gliding on their front and back.
To orient preschool-age children (from ages 3 years to 5 years) to the aquatic environment and to help them acquire rudimentary levels of basic aquatic skills without parental assistance. In this level, children will learn to blow bubbles, open their eyes under water, retrieve submerged objects, combine arm/leg actions on front/back, and tread with arm and hand action.
To begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water for children at least 5 years of age. In this level, children will learn how to glide/float on their front/back, alternate arm/leg actions on front/back, and roll from front to back/back to front.
To give participants success with fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. In this level, children will learn to fully submerge and hold their breath, recover to vertical position, roll from front to back/back to front, and tread water using arm/leg action.
To build on the skills in level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water. In this level, children will learn head-first entries from the side, rotary breathing, flutter/scissor/dolphin, breaststroke kicks on front, and front crawl/elementary backstroke.
Private Lessons
If you prefer a private lesson, different packages are offered, and the lessons can choose the preferred instructor. Semi-private lessons with multiple participants (no more than 3) only require one fee.
Sycamore Tricycle Derby & Indiana State University Homecoming
The Sycamore Tricycle Derby and the Making of a Homecoming Tradition
By Cinda May, Historian
On October 11, 1963, at 3:15 p.m. the students, faculty, and staff of Indiana State College witnessed an event destined to become one of the university’s most enduring traditions—The Sycamore Tricycle Derby. “The spectator interest in the Derby was very high,” reported the Indiana Statesman. “[People] were lined up four and five deep all around the track, hanging out of classroom windows, and standing on top of buildings so that they could get a good view of the race.” Johnny Shipman, U.S. Auto Club and assistant starter at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, dropped the green flag, first for the women’s powder puff division and later for the men’s race, a position he holds still to this day. Students representing Reeve and Parsons Halls and all of the sororities and fraternities pedaled children’s tricycles furiously for ten laps around a portion of the Old Quad. The winners of the first race were Reeve Hall for the women and Parson Hall for the men. The race was run on the sidewalk around the main Quad for four years using children’s tricycles. Teams consisted of both men’s and women’s organizations, derived from sororities, fraternities, and residence hall students. During the four years on the small tricycles, students began to take the race seriously. They sought a more competitive challenge and wanted a faster-paced race. Although no one knew it at the time, the “Trike Race” would become an integral part of Indiana State University’s homecoming tradition.
The contest altered in form as it moved from the Old Quad (1963-1966) to Marks Field (1967-1978, 1980-1991) to the ISU Driver’s Education Course at the Vigo County Fairgrounds (1992-1999) to Recreation East on the Indiana State University campus (2000-present). Terre Haute South High School furnished a home for the race in 1979. With each change of track, the race committee adapted the rules. The first fundamental alteration occurred when the students’ competitive spirit outgrew the Old Quad and the children’s velocipede. The desire for victory clamored for a more robust tricycle.
From 1967 through 1971, the race consisted of forty full laps for men and twenty half laps for women with the pits located at the front and the back of the track. The large number of participants required dividing the races into heats with the top finishing teams contending in the final feature events. Each team consisted of four riders. An ice cream social capped the occasion.
The Sycamore Tricycle Derby continued at Marks Field from 1972 to 1976 as forty full laps for the men and twenty full laps for the women. The teams consisted of six riders with one alternate. The woman and man with the fastest qualifying lap received the honorific of “Hot Wheels” for the first time in 1973. The race committee extended the women’s race to twenty-four full laps in 1977. The Sycamore Tricycle Derby returned to Marks Field in 1980 and the committee lengthened the women’s race to twenty-five full laps. In 2003, the women’s race was extended to 30 laps and the men’s extended to 42 laps.
In 2004 the Trike Committee in collaboration with Indiana State University’s Facilities Management Staff painted permanent pit and racing lines on the track at Recreation East.
The Michael Simmons Student Activities Center stands in testament to the endurance of a homecoming tradition. Dedicated on October 21, 2005, the building contains the Susan Bareford Memorial Classroom, storage for the trikes, restrooms, bleachers for onlookers, and a covered observation deck.
The impact of the Sycamore Tricycle Derby on its proponents is indelible. Riders across the decades speak passionately of the experience. Dedication, hard work, persistence, courage, cooperation, camaraderie, bonds that last a lifetime, all describe the meaning of trike to its participants
From its “kick-in-the-butt” origins in 1963 to its sophisticated organization in the twenty-first century, the Sycamore Tricycle Derby endures as a homecoming tradition at Indiana State University.
Spring Week Began in 1970 as part of Indiana State University’s official Centennial Celebration. The major highlight of Spring Week is the Tandem Race– thought to be the only co-ed Tandem Bicycle Race in the nation. Today, Spring Week is the largest all-campus activity in the spring. The activities include community service, educational, recreational, entertainment, and competitive involvement for students and organizations.
Tandem teams are composed of campus organizations- providing 10 male and female riders, plus two alternates. Organizations enter individually and are paired by drawings.
The 1970 tandem race featured 25 laps on a course through Fairbanks Park on the bank of the Wabash River. Included in the event were competitive games, special entertainment, and a carnival presented by campus organizations.
In 1971, the race took place at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds on the Action Track, a half-mile oval dirt track. It consisted of a 50 mile, 100- lap test of endurance and speed. Activities included midget-races, skydiving, arts and crafts, entertainment, and full-fledged carnival with rides.
The race returned to Fairbanks Park in 1972, then moved to campus in 1973. The race was held in the city streets, which surrounded Sycamore Tower Complex (4th, 5th, Chestnut, and Mulberry Streets). The name “Tandemonia” was coined to replace “Spring Week”.
The race moves again in 1974 to Marks Field and consisted of 100 laps or 25 miles on a quarter mile track. Seventeen teams competed in the race. Corners were close, but no wrecks were caused by the track itself.
The 1976 Tandemonia Committee decided to begin the process of “changing over” from Schwinn bikes to newer, lightweight bikes.
Tandemonia 1991 included a Tandem kick-off that replaced the Donaghy Day activities and Tandem Games. Tandemfest, a lip-sync contest was held in Tilson Music Hall, Yell-Like-Hell, the Baseball Rally, and the actual race continued in their traditional pattern.
Due to resurfacing Mark’s Field for major track events, the race was moved to the Driver’s Education Center at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds in 1993. Nineteen races were held on Mark’s Field.
The 25th Anniversary was held in 1995 with “Tandemonia” changing back to “Spring Week” and activities more like the original event, including a campus carnival.
The 1996 Spring Week Committee emphasized involving more individuals, as well as residence hall students, by providing a roller blade contest and having pairing decorate windows in Residence Halls rather than in sorority suites.
The race continued at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds through April of 1999. Seven races were held at the Driver’s Education facility. In February of 2000 Tandem practice was moved to the new track at the Recreation East Facility located on 9th and Spruce Streets on the ISU campus. Nine teams competed on April 15, 2000 for a place in the history books as the first race on the new track!
The Michael Simmons Activity Center was added to the Recreation East complex in 2005. This building has added a new dimension to the practices and race by providing officials a central place to score the race and fans to have bleachers for better viewing of the competition.
In 2012, the race was shortened to a 50 lap event with all teams using a standardized tandem bike provided by the Office of Recreational Sports (now known as Campus Recreation).