The Eastside Family Y will offer a Lifeguard Certification Course beginning Saturday, May 4 at the Eastside Family Y. Program includes Lifeguard Certification, CPR, First Aid, Oxygen and books.
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YMCA Group Exercise Certifications Offered
Monday, March 25th, 2013
Healthy Lifestyle Principles
This is the prerequisite course for all other YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness certifications. It provides practical and theoretical information for instrucotrs of all YMCA health and fitness programs, including information on effective leadership, basic physical activity, program safety guidelines and healthy lifestyle principles. The course also covers YMCA mission, philosophy and national program training and certification system. Course held on Friday, April 12, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Park Y.
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Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise
This course is designed to train staff members in the basics of conducting all varities of group exercise classes. Course conten includes the practical application of cardio, respiratory and neuromuscular exercise science, leadership and teaching skills for group exercise selection and execution. This course is the required prerequisite for all other courses in the YMCA of the USA Health and Fitness Group Exercise track. Course held Saturday, April 13, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Park Y.
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EASTSIDE Y LIFEGUARD COURSE
Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Prerequisite Swim: April 6, @ 12pm
Cost: $30 members, $40 Non-members (non-refundable)
Registration: Open and available now.
Prerequisites: Complete Physical Competency Requirements
Phase1
o Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only
o Swim 100 yards of front crawl
Phase 2
o Swim 50 yards of each front crawl with head up, breaststroke, breaststroke with head up, elementary backstroke kick with hands on the chest.
o Perform a feet-first surface-dive in 8-10 feet of water (or maximum depth of training facility). Then swim underwater for 15 feet.
Phase 3
o Starting in the shallow end of the water, sprint for a distance of approximately 60 feet then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8-10 feet (or maximum depth of training facility).
o Pick up an object from the bottom of pool, surface and tread water for at lease one minute with legs only, replace the object back to the bottom of the pool where it was found.
o Swim the remaining length to the end of the pool and hoist yourself out of the water.
o Immediately begin compression on an adult manikin for one minute or 100 compressions, stand and listen to directions for instructor.
*Note* if you pass the prerequisite swim you will be able to register for the lifeguard course following the prerequisite swim. If you do not pass you will not be permitted to sign up for the lifeguard course.
LIFEGUARD COURSE
Sat., May4, 18, 9am-6pm
Mon., May 6, 13th, 4-8pm
Wed., May 8, 15th, 4-8pm
Cost: $160 member, $185 Non-member
Cost will include: CPR, First Aid, Oxygen, and Lifeguard certifications along with books.
Registration begins: April 6th
100% Attendance is required.
For more information call Emily Irwin at the Eastside Y. (814) 899-9622
YMCA Lifeguard Course
Monday, February 18th, 2013
This course provides individuals with all the training and information that they will need to become a YMCA Lifeguard. Course begins on April 19 at the Downtown YMCA. Class meets:
Friday, April 19, 4-9p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 2-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, 1-8 p.m.
Saturday, May 11, 1-5 p.m.
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Course Prerequisites >> click here.
Lifeguard Cross-Over & Renewal Prerequisite Swim
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
The Downtown Y will offer a Life-guard Cross Over and Renewal Prerequisite swim on Saturday, March 23 starting at 9 a.m. Cost for Prerequisite swim for Y members is $30
and $40 for non-members.
If the Pre-requisite Swim is passed then the participant may take part in the class on April 6 8:30am to 7pm and April 13 from 12Noon- 5PM!
Cost for the class is $120 for members and $145 for non-members!
For more information please contact Jeanne Moss at 452-3261 (Ext. 274).
SHARPEN YOUR LIFE SAVING SKILLS
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
Come Sharpen Your Life Savings Skills over Winter Break This Year!
YMCA Lifeguard Recertification Course at The Downtown Y
Thursday, December 27th and Friday, December 28th
12Noon-4pm
Members: $40.00 Non-Members: $65.00
Call 452-3261 to register.
YMCA Lifeguard Course
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
This course provides individuals with all the training and information that they will need to become a YMCA Lifeguard.
YMCA Lifeguard Course – Downtown Y
Friday, January 4, 4pm to 9pm Saturdays, January 5, 12 and 19th, 12Noon to 5pm Sunday, January 13, 11am to 2pm
Water Fitness Instructor Course
Wednesday, September 26th, 2012
The Water Fitness Training is a 3-day course that teaches you the art of instructing water fitness classes. The course covers basic water exercises, safety and how to develop classes to help members reach their fitness goals. A large portion of the training takes place in the pool.
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Party Yourself Into Shape
Monday, September 24th, 2012
Come join us for ZUMBA Sentao with ZIN Jammer Lynn Blakeley on Oct. 7, 2012 from 12-1 p.m. at the County Y in Edinboro. ZUMBA Sentao utilizes a chair to help maintain balance and incorporate strengthening.
Call the Y at 734-5700 or email instructor Heather Wheeler at wheels2run@yahoo.com to reserve your chair. Space is limited to 30 participants.
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YMCA Lifeguard Course
Monday, August 13th, 2012
This course provides individuals with all the training and information that they will need to become a YMCA Lifeguard.
YMCA Lifeguard Course
Friday, January 4, 4pm to 9pm
Saturdays, January 5, 12 and 19th, 12Noon to 5pm
Sunday, January 13, 11am to 2pm
