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FALL 2019
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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 2019 – June 2020. 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
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
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. No more than eight students per instructor in water sessions. Maximum depth: 60 feet. NO refunds after the second meeting. You may attend the swim test even if you are NOT registered for the course. All meeting times are mandatory! Additional Costs: Rental of scuba gear, book kits, and certification ($165) from dive store. Students must provide own personal gear consisting of mask, snorkel, fins, booties and gloves. The personal gear can be rented ($105 per course) or purchased (approximately $250-$350 depending on your personal selection) at the orientation. For more information contact o2bndc@san.rr.com
Scuba Advanced Open Water Dive Certification
Course objective is for certified divers to gain additional experience under supervision and an introduction to new dive environments. Pool session includes theory and skills review, gear familiarization, and advanced buoyancy work. Five ocean dives include Navigation, Deep, Night, Boat & Wreck. Maximum depth: 100 feet. Mandatory orientation is at Ocean Enterprises, 7710 Balboa Ave. Pool meetings are on UC San Diego campus. Advanced class requires successful completion of Basic Open Water certification. Students must bring certification card, dive log, and calendar to orientation. Additional Costs: Book kit/Cert. Card ($65), rental gear ($75 for all dives), boat dive fees ($99-$110), passport-sized photo, and log book. Students must provide own mask, snorkel, fins, booties, gloves, dive knife, whistle, dive timer, and two underwater lights. For more information conatact 02bndc@san.rr.com
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 September 2019-September 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
