Certifications

Summer 2013 Certifications and Instructional Workshops

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training Course

Saturdays and Sundays
June 8 & 9, June 15 & 16, June 29 & 30 (Must attend all sessions)
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Rec Center, Pool

The Water Safety Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach water safety, including the Basic Water Rescue and Personal Water Safety courses, six levels of Learn-to-Swim, three levels of Preschool Aquatics and two levels of Parent and Child Aquatics. Prerequisites for the course are: be at least 16 years of age on or before the last day of the instructor course, possess a Fundamentals of Instructor Training Certificate issued within the last year, or possess a current national Health and Safety Services Instructor Authorization Certificate, and successfully complete the pre-course session.

If you have questions about training, please contact the ARC training support center via email (support@redcrosstraining.org) or phone [1-800-REDCROSS (800-733-2767)]. Representatives are available Eastern Time, Monday-Friday: 7am-11pm; Saturday: 7:30am-8pm; Sunday: 10am-6pm.

$300
Fee includes certification and all materials.

The WSI Course Fact Sheet (pdf) from the American Red Cross is available.

Spring 2013 Certifications and Instructional Workshops

Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & Healthcare Providers Review

Feb 5, Mar 11, Apr 10, Apr 29
5:30 - 9:00 pm
Rec Center, EG - 18

An abbreviated CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills before testing. To be eligible to participate in a review course, participants must have successfully completed prior training. Participants MUST bring their current certification card to class for verification. Participants without a current card will not be allowed to write the examination. Certifications are valid for 2 years.

$75.00
Fee includes certification only. No materials are provided.
Participants should bring their own Handbook and breathing barrier to class.

Red Cross Adult CPR/AED Certification

Feb 11, Mar 5
5:30 - 9 pm
Rec Center, EG - 18

Training combines lecture, interactive video demonstrations featuring emergency scenarios that are likely to occur in a variety of environments and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills. Participants learn how to perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults and learn how to use an AED (automatic external defibrillator). Certifications are valid for 2 years.

$60.00
Fee includes copy of Adult Ready Reference Card and certification.
Participants can download the Participants Manual at: http://www.redcross.org
Click on "take a class" and choose the correct class name for corresponding materials.

Red Cross First Aid Certification

Feb 20
5:30 - 9 pm
Rec Center, EG - 18

Participants learn to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies, such as burns, cuts and scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck and back injuries, and heat and cold emergencies. Certifications are valid for 2 years.

Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers & Healthcare Providers Certification

Feb 23, Mar 10, Apr 6, Apr 28
10 am - 5 pm
Rec Center, EG - 18
Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies, this program combines discussions, video and hands-on training. Course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Topics include: Primary assessment, Ventilations,Choking, CPR and use of an AED. Certifications are valid for 2 years.

$95
*Fee includes copy of Handbook, reusable breathing barrier and certification. 30 minute lunch break is included in schedule.

Red Cross Adult CPR/AED Review

Mar 19
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Rec Center, EG - 18

An abbreviated Adult CPR/AED course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Participants MUST bring their current certification card to class for verification. Participants without a current card will not be allowed to write the examination. Certification is valid for two years.

$40.00
Fee includes certification only. No materials are provided.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own Adult Reference Ready Card.

Lifeguard Recertification

Apr 20 - 21
Sat: 9 am - 4 pm
Sun: 9 am - 1 pm
Rec Center, EG - pool

An abbreviated Lifeguard Certification course that briefly reviews course information and allows practice of skills and knowledge before testing. To be eligible to participate in a review course, participants must have successfully completed prior training. This training can be verified with an American Red Cross Certificate. Information based on 2010 ECC standards will be included in the course. Recertification will include review of lifeguard skills, CPR/AED for Lifeguards Review and First Aid Review. Lifeguard Certification is valid for 3 years.

Participants MUST bring their current certification cards to class for verification. Course is two days long. Participants must attend both days to earn Lifeguard recertification.

Fee includes three certifications (CPR/AED, FA, Lifeguard). No materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own Lifeguarding Manual and breathing barrier to class. Participants must be prepared to swim at all class sessions. Please bring swim suit, towel and change of clothes. Lunch break will be provided on day one of course. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch/snacks with them.

Register in person at the Rec Center Front Desk. Class size is limited.
Fee: $125 (includes three certifications: CPR/AED, FA, Lifeguard)

Body Weight Blast

Mar 10
10 - 11:30 am
Rec Center, EG - 106

This class is packed with ideas to challenge your students using body weight exercises only. Multiple muscles will be targeted with each exercise to achieve maximum results. High intensity cardio intervals will be used to blast calories and strength exercises will include balance challenges to bring the workout to the next level.

Information, Description and Registration: www.flowfitnesstraining.com

CEUs: 1.5 AFAA

Contact: Patti Dowd at pdowd@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2958

$40, or $70 in conjunction with Circuit Challenge

Circuit Challenge

Mar 10
Noon - 2 pm
Rec Center, EG - 106

Circuit challenge offers the best of strength and cardio in one hard core session. This results-focused class will appeal to your students who are looking for something different. Lots of variety will be offered in this non-stop, calorie-blasting, challenging workout experience!

Information, Description and Registration: www.flowfitnesstraining.com

CEUs: 2 AFAA

Contact: Patti Dowd at pdowd@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2958

$40, or $70 in conjunction with Body Weight Blast

AFAA - Primary Group Exercise Certification

May 4
8:45 am - 6 pm
Rec Center, EG - 106

For instructors whose training and educational background has prepared them to take the AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification exam, this course is a review of AFAA's Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines, anatomy, exercise science, exercise evaluation and exam criteria. The program format includes practical application of group exercise, study guide overview and question and answer sessions. The day concludes with written and practical exam.

Information, Description and Registration: www.afaa.com or 1-877-968-7263

CEUs: 5 AFAA

Contact: Patti Dowd at pdowd@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2958

Student/Affiliate - $187.85; AFAA members - $260.10; All others - $289.00

AFAA - Practical Yoga

May 5
8:45 am - 5 pm
Rec Center, EG - 24

Course will teach participants how to confidently lead a safe and challenging multi-level yoga class in a variety of settings. The course curriculum combines AFAA's traditional methods of teaching group exercise and its new, ""Sunrise Yoga Format"". You will learn and practice the various asanas and gain understanding of the other key elements of success: tone, setting, meditation, breath and all the teaching skills necessary to be a successful yoga-based fitness instructor.

Information, Description and Registration: www.afaa.com or 1-877-968-7263

CEUs: 5 AFAA

Contact: Patti Dowd at pdowd@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2958

Student/Affiliate - $73.85; AFAA members - $116.10; All others - $129.00

R.I.P.P.E.D.® Instructor Orientation

Feb 16
9 am - 5 pm
Rec Center, EG - 106

Experience this total body ""plateau proof fitness formula"" workout, utilizing resistance and cardio training, which masterfully combinesResistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics,Endurance, and Diet components ofR.I.P.P.E.D. to help you attain and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable and extremely effective...

For more information, visit http://www.rippedplanet.com
To register, visit http://www.rippedplanet.com/instructor-training-registration/ripped-instructor-training/instructor-training-267.html

Cost: $189 before 2/2/13, $239 2/3-2/15/13, $269 2/16/13
CEUs: AFAA 6.75, ACE & NASM 0.8

Contact: Patti Dowd at pdowd@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2958

Kettle Bell Concepts® - Group Fitness Instructor Training

Apr 13
9 am - 6 pm
Rec Center, EG - 106

Learn the science and research to safely and effectively train with Kettle Bells.

For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/kbcbing

CEUs: 5.75 AFAA, .8 ACE

Contact: Patti Dowd at pdowd@binghamton.edu or 607-777-2958

Students $229, Other $279

Please Note:

In order to participate in a fee-based Specialty Wellness Program, participants must register in advance. No registrations will be taken at the time of the program, or at the program location.
Students, faculty, staff and Rec members MUST have a current University or Rec ID card to enter the Rec center. All others will be issued a card for facility entrance.
Programs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Most programs have a minimum and maximum occupancy. Programs may fill quickly, so please register early. Some programs have a registration date cut off as well. No one will be allowed to register after the cut off date.
No Day Passes or Week Passes are available for these programs.
Parking on campus requires a permit or use of a metered spot. Parking permits are available at the Rec Center Front Desk or at the Parking Services Information Booth on Bartle Drive.
Individuals must register in person at the Rec Center Front Desk unless otherwise noted. Please call 777-PLAY for more information.