Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences


Engagement and Service

The following information is available on different outreach activities at the department of Health and Human Performance:

  • The ISU Exercise Clinic
  • Iowa law enforcement officers mortality rate study findings
  • After School Fitness Programs

  • Pre-school Swimming Classes�Pre-registration is required
    Children who enter this class putting their face in the water generally will swim independently by the end of the class. The goal of this class is for children to like the water, understand that they must wait for an adult to invite them into the water, and make progress. Children work at their own pace with caring teachers who are specialists in children�s motor development. REMEMBER: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children age 7 years and under must be within an arms length of an adult who is in the water with the children and focused on supervising the child.

    For children 3-5 years of age.
    Enrollment limited to keep student-to-teacher ratio low.

    Nine classes
    Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5-5:30pm

    $45 per child

    Begins Tuesday May 30, 2007
    Last class June 20, 2007

    Registration information 235 Forker (Kinesiology main office)
    Taught by Dr. Katherine Thomas Thomas
    ISU graduate students assist with this class

     

  • Infant Swimming-- Pre-registration is required
    The goal of this class is for parents to learn how to handle their baby in the water, how to make the experience enjoyable and how to prepare the infant for swimming lessons. NOTICE: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children age 7 years and under must be within an arms length of an adult who is in the water with the children and focused on supervising the child.

    For infants and toddlers ages 6 months through 2 years.
    One parent must participate with the baby.

    Nine classes
    Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:30-6 pm

    $45 per infant

    Begins Tuesday May 30, 2007
    Last class June 20, 2007

    Registration information 235 Forker (Kinesiology main office)
    Taught by Dr. Katherine Thomas Thomas