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Classes offered at the Urbandale Pool Please register for all classes and/or swimming lessons by: Online at urbandale.org or Call (515) 278-3959 or (515) 278-3963 to register over the phone with VISA/MasterCard/or Discover Card. Drop off a completed registration form with payment at the Urbandale Pool or the Urbandale Parks and Recreation office. Note: for any changes in lessons or programs, there will be a $5.00 administration fee.
NEW - AquaKids Exercise Program
This class is fun, cardio exercise set to music. It will start off your child in a great exercise program that will last a lifetime. They will learn about target heart rates, the water's magical zero gravity, buoyancy principles, and the great and mightly resistance factor. This is done in the shallow water and children do not have to be a swimmer to participant. Parents are FREE!
Water Exercise
You do not need to know how to swim to participate. This class is aimed at improving tone, strength and mobility. The main advantage of exercising in the water is that it offers resistance in all directions, compared to land exercises where you work only against gravity. First session begins January 4th.
 Water Aerobics
Lower impact than land-based aerobics, these classes have most of the fat-burning and endurance-building benefits that you get from other forms of aerobic activity. These classes are set to music to provide you with stretching exercises, a warm-up, aerobic exercise designed to increase your heart rate, and a cool-down. The classes include things like, jogging, kicking, jumping, squats, and dance movements all in the water with resistance of the water and little weight bearing gravity effects on the joints. First session begins January 4th.
Deep Water Toning
This unique form of exercise takes place in the deep water. Deep water toning exercises give you the full effects of the water resistance without the support of your body's weight. First session begins January 4th.
 Lifeguarding All-in-One Class – First Aid, Universal Precautions and CPR
This American Red Cross course covers Adult, Infant, Child CPR, AED, First Aid and Universal Precautions. This class is designed to meet the needs of childcare provider's state licensing regulations for CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions and others within the community. First session begins Saturday, January 30th.
Basic Water Rescue
This is the last level taught of swimming lessons before the lifeguard course. This American Red Cross course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.
First Aid
This course is an American Red Cross class designed for community and childcare workers. This course is designed to meet the needs of childcare provider's state licensing regulations for first aid and universal precautions and others within the community. It does not meet the needs of lifeguard certifications. Certifications are valid for 3 years.
CPR Class
This American Red Cross class includes Adult, Infant, Child CPR and AED. This class is designed to meet the needs of childcare provider’s state licensing regulations for CPR and others within the community. It does not meet the needs of lifeguard certifications. Certifications are valid for one year.
Lifeguarding Class (Ages 15 and up)
This course is an American Red Cross course that is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. the course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Additionally, participants MUST attend every class in its entirety and successfully pass all necessary written and practical tests in order to recieve certification in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Certifications received will be lifeguarding/First Aid which is valid for three years and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer which is valid for one year. Registration Deadline: February 22nd.
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