AQUATICS and SWIMMING |
OFF CAMPUS: Mission Bay Aquatic Center is the world's largest instructional waterfront facility, featuring wakeboarding, sailing, surfing, waterskiing, rowing, kayaking, windsurfing, and kiteboarding. MBAC is a cooperative collegiate facility for all San Diego County colleges and universities, and San Diego youth organizations. USD Campus Recreation MBAC Page. Transportation is not provided. All fees are collected at MBAC upon first class visit. No fees will be deducted from your student account if you sign up for a for-credit MBAC class. Flowboarding *Beginning: No prerequisites. Learn how to stand up on the FlowRider, Wave House's sheet wave attraction. Flowboarding combines elements of such sports as wakeboarding, surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. 12 week class Fee: $200 *Advanced: Prerequisites: Prior class participation and wave riding, or prior approval by Lisa Virtue at Wave House Athletic Club. Learn advanced flowboarding techniques-surf the ten foot barrel, learn tricks such as airs, sprays, 360's, and flips. 12 week class Fee: $200 - |
ON CAMPUS Aquatic Specialist This class combines lifeguard certification with WSI certification. Learn the skills and techniques required to become a lifeguard in this Red Cross certifying class. Also, this class teaches you the proper techniques required to teach young children through adults how to swim. The class meets the WSI Red Cross requirement. *There are additional fees for books, the Red Cross Card and the cretification tests. Upon completion of this course, you will be Lifeguard and WSI certified (upon passing of the tests). The two components include: Lifeguarding *There are additional fees for books and Red Cross Card. Water Safety/Swim Lesson Instructor (WSI) |
Masters Swim Training This program is designed for intermediate to advanced swimmers who are looking for a non-competitive way to stay in shape in the water. Workouts range from 2000 to 4000 yards but can be individually adjusted. This is a non-credit program open to all students, staff, and alumni. |
SCUBA
Diving - Beginnig
Experience the beauty of the underwater world first hand. This class will fully prepare you for the experience of scuba diving. Included in the program: 1. Five combination video presentations and discussion sessions, on the knowledge, judgement and tech- nical aspects of diving. 2. Four pool sessions to acquire the watermanship skills necessary to be a safe diver. 3. One ocean orientation lecture dealing with water conditions, marine plants, and animals found in this area. 4. Five open water dives for practical experience in an ocean environment on Saturdays. An internationally recognized certification card is earned upon completion of this course. Fee: $165 for 8 week class *Extra fees are required for you to purchase or rent a snorkle, mask, booties, fins and gloves. All USD students enrolled get a discount on products from Ocean Enterprises. |
SCUBA
Diving - Advanced
The advanced SCUBA course is
an opportunity for the certified SCUBA diver to obtain additional
training in specialized areas of diving. The class will present four
topics. Each topic will include one lecture session and two ocean
dives. 1. Underwater navigation Fee: $165 for 6 week course *Extra fees are required for you to purchase or rent a snorkle, mask, booties, fins and gloves. All USD students enrolled get a discount on products from Ocean Enterprises. |
Swim
Conditioning - Multi Level
This course is for those who
would like to utilize swimming as their means of fitness. New swimmers
and those out of shape swimmers will be brought from a low level
swim conditioning workout at the beginning of the semester to a comprehensive
workout at the end of the semester. Students will learn how to use
the pace clock, work on swimming strokes, and learn the competitive
turns for those strokes. Workouts will include both distance and interval
training will be utilized. Yardage will range from 2,000 to 3,000
yards a class. In addition, non-swimming exercises will
be incorporated into the water workouts. |
| Swim Training (intermediate / advanced) This class is offered for all levels of swimming skills (beginner-advanced). Students will work on all strokes helping them to become more efficient swimmers |
Water Fitness This class is designed for a low impact workout in the water. Work on strength development, cardio vascular endurance training, and overall muscle conditioning all while having fun in the water. This is not your old fashion water aerobics class. |
| Water Polo Ideal for water polo club members and those who want to learn the game. Students will be required to attend two classes a week. Conditioning, skill development, and game strategy will be emphasized. Scrimmages and drills for skill development included, as well as some swimming conditioning and leg work. Class begins mid February. |
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