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Registration Forms
Swim Lesson Registration Form - Fall 2024 (PDF)

Contact
isu-campusrecaquatics@indstate.edu

Group Swim Lessons
Class Level Descriptions

PARENT/CHILD

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.

PRESCHOOL AQUATICS

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 Swim 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.

CPR Example

The Department 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 before attending the class. Website links will be emailed prior to the class.

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
What are 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.

Office of Club Sports

Intramural Sports

Our Intramural Sports program offers a variety of league sports, as well as one/two-day tournaments. These recreational sports provide a fun, engaging social experience for all participants. Our staff is committed to fostering/developing our three core program pillars: Play, Inclusion, and Community. Rec4All

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for sports and a willingness to learn. Our official's position is an entry-level position with no experience needed. If you are interested in becoming an Intramural Sports official, please email ISU-IntSports@indstate.edu for more information.

IMLeagues

Sycamore Tricycle Derby 

The Sycamore Tricycle Derby, which began on October 11, 1963, has evolved into a cherished Homecoming tradition at Indiana State University. Initially held on children’s tricycles around the Old Quad, the race has moved locations and adapted its rules and tricycle models over the years to accommodate growing campus interest, competitive spirit, and participation. Indiana State’s Greek organizations lead the way each year as fraternities and sororities compete for the coveted men’s and women’s Trike titles. 

Today, the Trike Derby remains a symbol of dedication and lasting bonds among students, faculty, staff, and alumni, with riders across the decades speaking passionately about the hard work and camaraderie they experienced through this exciting campus event. 

Tandem Race and Spring Week 

Indiana State University’s Spring Week, which began in 1970, features the unique, co-ed, 50-lap Tandem Bicycle Race, which has evolved over the years to become a major spring sporting event in Terre Haute. Campus organizations partner to field Tandem teams of 10 male and female riders, plus two alternates, and teams use a standardized tandem bike provided by the Office of Campus Recreation.

The Tandem race has moved locations and adapted its format over time, and it remains a highlight of Spring Week, Indiana State’s largest all-campus spring activity. Today, Tandem is held at the Recreation East Facility, and it remains a hallmark of campus spirit at Indiana State University.