NMU Learn to Swim Program: 2009 - 2010
The NMU Rec Sports Department is proud to offer the 2009 American Red Cross version of Learn to Swim - swimming lessons. Our certified instructors will guide the swimmer through appropriate swimming levels so that greater safety and swim skills are achieved. To register, call 906-227-2519 or stop by PEIF office 126 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
Private classes are for anyone interested in one-on-one swim lessons. Instructors will design each lesson specifically with the student in mind. You and your instructor can choose the best available time. Semi-private lessons consist of a small group from two to four swimmers of about the same skill level.
Days:
Saturdays, Noon-1p.m., or you can schedule with your instructor.
Cost:
Private - $90.00 (One person) for six half hour sessions
Semi-private - $45 each for six lessons
Group Lessons
Cost:
$50 Faculty/Staff/Student
$65 Community
Fall Class Dates
Saturday and Sundays Only: Sep. 19, 26. Oct. 3, 10, 24, 31
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - Noon
Sundays: 4 - 6 p.m.
*Private and Semi-Private lessons are still available!
Winter Class Dates
Saturdays Only: Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, Mar. 13, 20
9 a.m. - Noon
Class Descriptions
Wildcats (Level 1) - Intro to Water Skills
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Begin to develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around water.
Tigers (Level 2) - Fundamental Aquatic Skills
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Learn to float without support and recover to a vertical position.
Shock (Level 3) - Stroke Development
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Build on skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water.
Lions (Level 4) - Stroke Improvement
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To develop participants confidence in strokes learned in Level 3 and improve other aquatic skills.
Pistons (Level 5) - Stroke Refinement
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To further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes.
Redwings (Level 6) - Fitness Swimmer
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Refine strokes so participants swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.
