CPR/ AED, & First Aid

American Red Cross course contains training: for recognizing an emergency; CPR and rescue breathing for adults, infants & children; use of the AED for adults; care for conscious and unconscious choking; first aid for general medical emergencies such as burns, shock, poisoning, severe bleeding, fractures and sudden illness.

Fitness Instructor Training Program

Are you passionate about fitness? Learn how to teach group exercise and become a certified fitness instructor! UCSD Recreation proudly partners with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) to offer this comprehensive program based on home study, workshops, classes, and internship. Workshop are taught by the fitness faculty including Alexia Cervantes, Linda Sundstrom, Brenna Joyce, and Cameron Vinoskey.

The training will run from October 2018 – June 2019. Program fees are:
$450 for UCSD Students ($150/quarter)
$540 for Recreation Members ($180/quarter)
$630 for Community ($210/quarter)
(ACE Group Fitness Certification exam and materials not included.)

Fitness Instructor Training Program Application
For more information please contact Alexia Cervantes at alexia@ucsd.edu

Lifeguard Training

American Red Cross course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge they need to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies, to utilize common lifeguard equipment, such as rescue tubes, and spine boards. This course also include First Aid, CPR/AED for lifeguards.

Outdoor Leadership Training

Attend October 1st at 6pm information session at the Outback Rental Shop

It is a great privilege to lead people in the field and requires varied skills. To ensure that our standards are met our guides all have achieved the UC Recreation Certificate in Outdoor Leadership. The course begins at the beginning of fall quarter (September) and concludes at the end of spring quarter (May) the course consists of day (Saturday) and evening classes (Thursday), day trips as well as overnight trips (Sat/Sun).

Pilates Teacher Training Program

UCSD Recreation is proud to offer a 100 hour Pilates Teacher Training Program – Pilates On The Mat. This program is designed for those interested in deepening their understanding of Pilates, expanding their own personal practice, as well as exploring the career potential of instructing Pilates mat work. The training includes teaching methodology, philosophy, and practicum hours. This certification is based upon a core curriculum of Pilates mat classes, weekend workshops and supervised practicum. The program is dedicated to upholding the integrity of the Traditional Pilates repertoire and high professional standards while maintaining the diversity of current schools of thought.

Pilates Teacher Training Program Application
For more information please contact Alexia Cervantes at alexia@ucsd.edu

Recertification Test for CPR, AED & First Aid

Don't sit through the class again. This challenge exam allows individuals who already have the skills to skip the 6 hour classes and test out of any or all of the following components: Adult, Child, and Infant CPR & AED, CPR & AED for the professional rescuer and first aid. Upon successful completion of both written and practical skills testing, participants will be certified for 2 years. There are no prerequisites to take the exam. All responsibility for preparedness rests solely on the participant as there will be no review before the exam.

Scuba Basic Open Water Certification

Basic PADI certification course trains students in safe diving practices. In addition to orientation, the class includes knowledge development, pool sessions and ocean dives.

Scuba Advanced Open Water Dive Certification

Basic certification, advanced, specialty and leadership level courses leading to PADI certification. Classroom and pool meetings are on UC San Diego campus. Additional Costs: Book kit/Cert. Card ($65), rental gear ($65 for all dives), boat dive fees ($99-$110), passport-sized photo, and log book.

Yoga Teacher Training Program

UCSD Recreation is proud to offer a 200 hour comprehensive yoga teacher training program. Learn philosophy, anatomy, meditation, breath work, sequencing, and ethics in this Yoga Alliance Recognized program. Workshops and classes are taught by the yoga faculty including Arturo Galvez, Jennie Olson Six, Laura McIntire, Brandy Proppe, and Vou Athens.

Next program starting Fall 2019 and we are now accepting applications.
The training will run from October 2019 – July 2020. Program fees are:
$1,800 for UCSD Students ($450/quarter)
$2,200 for Recreation Members ($550/quarter)
$2,500 for Community ($625/quarter)

Yoga Teacher Training Program Application
For more information please contact Alexia Cervantes at alexia@ucsd.edu