Fitness & Leisure Classes
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- For more Information
Call the Program Coordinator, Dana Foster at (319) 273-5859 or email at dana.foster@uni.edu - Registration Begins -- Register Online NOW!
Monday, April 14
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30 pm
- Classes Start
Full semester classes start Monday, May 12th, 2008 and go through Friday August 1st, 2008 - Payment - Must accompany registration. Check, U-bill charge (student) or payroll deduction (UNI
employee). No Refunds After Thursday May 22.
- Classes will not be held on
Monday May 26, 2008 (Memorial Day)
Friday July 4th, 2008 (Independence Day)
August 4-15 (WRC Shut Down) - Class Types
- Summer Office Hours
- WRS Office, WRC 101. Monday - Friday, 7:30am—5:00pm
- WRS Office, WRC 101. Monday - Friday, 7:30am—5:00pm
Use this chart to determine fees for classes in Sections 1 through 17 Fitness Class Fees for the semester unless otherwise noted.
Student fees partially funded by Student Activity Fee.
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Days per Week Two Days Three Days Four Days Five Days Student/Paid User $25.00 $35.00 $45.00 $55.00 Employees/Retirees/Spouses $34.00 $44.00 $54.00 $64.00 UNI Affiliate Fee $39.00 $49.00 $59.00 $69.00
Fitness Classes
Aerobics and Strength Training
A quick but perfect way to sculpt and strengthen the body’s major muscle groups. 30 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $19.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $25.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $29.00 |
An ab-solutely fabulous and most popular class designed to target the abdominal and core stability muscles. 30 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | WRC 176 | 10:00am-10:30am TTH | |
| 23 | WRC 85 | 6:00pm-6:30pm MW | |
| 24 | WRC 85 | 4:30pm-5:00pm TTH |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $17.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $22.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $22.00 |
A fun and non-traditional total body workout. Focus is on cardiovascular, strength training and functional core stability. See some real results as instructor teaches you to push to the edge. 50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Welcome Desk | 12:05pm-12:55pm MW | |
| 5 | WRC 176 | 9:00am-9:50am TTH |
Includes land and step aerobics, kickboxing, boot camp and toning. 50 Minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WRC 85 | 12:05pm-12:55pm TTH |
Designed to sculpt and strengthen the body’s major muscle groups by using the machines, hand weights and bars in the Fitness East area. 50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
An upbeat cardio workout while enjoying free body movement, floor patterns, jumps and turns to keep your blood pumping. Very popular class. 50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
Class utilizes boxing and kicking techniques sparring, and boot camp to make this a fun, yet tough workout.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | WRC 176 | 5:10pm-6:00pm TTH | |
| 9 | WRC 85 | 6:10pm-7:00pm TTH |
Gives you cardio-endurance, muscular strength and lots of variety. Land, step aerobics, kickboxing, strength and core stability . 90 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
For all you late night owls…This class gives you more time to cycle and tone up. 75 minutes.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
Best of cardio conditioning with step, kickboxing and spinnercise. 50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | WRC 85 | 5:00pm-5:50pm MW | |
| 3 | WRC 85 | 7:00pm—7:50pm MW |
Rated as one of the top four aerobic classes to burn calories and get fit. Low impact/high cardio. Towel and water bottle required.50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | WRC 85 | 6:15am-7:05am TTH | |
| 7 | WRC 85 | 12:05pm-12:55pm MW |
Firm up with non-stop toning exercises. Teaches weight lifting and sculpting exercises using hand, ankle weights, bars, bands, stability balls and more! 50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | WRC 176 | 12:05pm-12:55pm TTH | |
| 14 | WRC 85 | 7:00pm-7:50pm TTH |
Water Aerobics/Aquatics
Register online at www.uni.edu/wellrec/certifications .
Small personalized class for persons of all abilities who want to learn basic swimming skills or who wish to perfect their strokes. 45 Minutes.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
Water aerobics with a cardio and strength challenge. A higher intensity class that will use
circuit training, fitness equipment, added water resistance and music. 50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
A cardiovascular workout with little impact to the joints. Exercise routine designed to meet the needs of many levels and abilities. Come for the social support but gain the fitness benefits. 45 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
Cardiovascular workout with the added bonus of moving in the water. A great calorie burning workout without high impact on joints. Leisure pool. 50 minutes.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Leisure Pool | 6:15am—7:05am TTH | |
| 11 | Leisure Pool | 12:05pm-12:55pm MW | |
| 12 | Lap Pool | 4:10pm-5:00pm TTH |
Pilates/Yoga
Learn to combine relaxing poses with strength and core stability for every major muscle group. Breathing awareness and relaxation components. Mats supplied .50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | WRC 87 | 12:10pm-12:55pm TTH | |
| 19 | WRC 87 | 5:10pm—6:00pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $35.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $45.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $45.00 |
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | WRC 87 | 6:30pm-7:20pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $45.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $55.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $65.00 |
Change the way you use and move your body with great core strength, flexibility and balance. Anyone can do Pilates and see benefits in one semester. 50 minutes
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | WRC 87 | 12:05pm-12:55pm MW | |
| 16 | WRC 87 | 6:30pm-7:20pm TTH | |
| 17 | WRC 87 | 8:00pm-8:50pm MW |
Monday’s only for 1 ½ hours of total yoga. More time for perfecting poses or benefit from the stretching and added relaxation portions. Mats supplied. 90 minutes.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
The focus of this class is to bring proper alignment to the body to alleviate pain and enhance the function of your body. This class incorporates strength, flexibility, balance and proper breathing technique. Learn how to use “Opening Yoga” into your daily life
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | WRC 176 | 12:05pm—12:55pm WF |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $45.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $55.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $55.00 |
Leisure Classes
Includes the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Salsa, Latin dance and others. Instructor has danced all over the world and has over twenty years professional experience. Tuesdays. 90 minutes
Beginning Levels
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | WRC 185/187 | May 15th through June 19th | 6:30pm-8:00pm TH |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $30.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $35.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $45.00 |
This class is a low impact activity that improves flexibility, balance and coordination. Students will be able to practice and demonstrate the philosophy of Tai Chi, Chi and Yin Yan theory with related knowledge increasing health and fitness.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | WRC 176 | May 21 to July 2 | 6:00pm-7:00pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $30.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $35.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $45.00 |
Continue your beginning Tai Chi skills but add a challenge with swords and advanced movements.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | WRC 176 | July 7 to July 30 | 6:00pm-7:30pm MW |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $30.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $35.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $45.00 |
Learn the game of tennis. Instructor will cover strokes, serves, single and double play game. Small group instruction with lots of fun practice time. Bring tennis racquet and one can of balls.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Bender Courts 1-4 | May 27 to July 3 | 5:00pm-6:00pm TTH |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $24.00 |
Join this Friday afternoon fitness/health club that helps you make healthy choices even when you
are not in class. Your personal coach will you lead you in a 60 minute workout with lots of variety.
Each week will focus on a new wellness topic to give you extra motivation to make healthy choices.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| UNI Student | $20.00 |
| UNI Employees / Retirees / Spouses | $25.00 |
| UNI Affiliate Fee | $30.00 |
This six week workshop is especially designed for the chronic dieter. Participants will learn how to reject the diet mentality, deal with feelings without using food, honor hunger and feel fullness, normalize the relationship with food and practice the principles of intuitive eating.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $25.00 |
A self-defense program for women taught by UNI Police. Learn simple techniques to ensure your personal safety. Everyone woman should take this course.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
*No Class March 18th, 20th
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $15.00 |
This 4 week online program is just the incentive you need for a healthier, more productive lifestyle. Receive tips for behavior change, a guide to health resources, websites, and words of wisdom from baseball greats. Earn singles, doubles, triples and home runs for healthy choices you make each day. Incentive prizes along the way. T-shirt or gym bag upon completion.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $20.00 |
Instructor Training
Learn to teach group aquatic exercise classes. Learn shallow and deep water formats, strength training and leadership skills. Student fitness instructors must be a current UNI student and commit to teaching two semesters after training is complete. Must have current lifeguarding certification before teaching. Must attend all 7 sessions.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
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| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $95.00 |
You will learn how to design a class format, instructor cueing, proper set up and safety precaution on the bikes. Will practice interval training, jumps, hills, sprints and music to motivate. Open to public.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $65.00 |
Covers all aspects of teaching step, floor, kickboxing, strength conditioning and indoor cycling. Student fitness instructors must be current UNI students and commit to teaching at least 3 semesters after training is complete. 12 weeks.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $95.00 |
Learn to teach the fundamental principles behind UNI’s Yoga class. You will be trained to analyze postures and poses, to apply complete program designs, cueing techniques in order to lead an effective yoga class. Open to public.
| Section | Room | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Offered this Summer | |||
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| All Participants | $85.00 |

