American Heart Association Certification Course (Combination eLearning + In-Person)
Recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED + relieve choking safely. Blended learning combination of self-directed eLearning (online portion) followed by a hands-on (in-person) session. Online and in-person sessions require separate fees and registrations. Certification by American Heart Associated is valid for 2 years upon successful completion of course.
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students, Rec Center Members and Eligible Members
Dates
Offered the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month
Remaining Summer Schedule: August 12th
Fall Schedule: September 9th, October 14th, November 11th and December 9th
*Minimum # of participants must be met the Friday prior to class.
Times
12:00 - 1:00PM (For up to 6 participants.)
1:15 - 2:15PM (If 12:00PM class is full.)
2:30 - 3:30PM (If 1:15PM class is full.)
Participants will be assigned a class time upon enrolling.
Registration prior to day of class is recommended!
Registration Fee
Online eLearning Session
Paid directly to the American Heart Association:
$37 - All Participants
In-Person Hands-On Session
Paid directly to the Recreation Center:
$45 - UTHealth Students
$52 - Current Rec Center Members
$65 - Eligible Members
Registration
Step 1: Visit https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls to purchase + complete online eLearning session.
Step 2: For the remaining summer schedule class, complete this Registration Form. For any of the fall scheduled classes, complete this Registration Form. Then bring printed eLearning certificate + payment to the Rec Center to enroll for required in-person hands-on session. eLearning certificate must be submitted at time of hands-on registration.
Questions?
Contact Corey at [email protected] or 713-500-8427.
Initial Consultation and Fitness Assessment (In-Person)
Identify strengths and opportunities in fitness and aide in setting attainable goals.
Includes:
Body Composition Analysis
Cardiovascular Endurance Test
Muscular Strength/Endurance Test
Flexibility Test
Body Fat Percentage
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students, Rec Center Members and Eligible Members
Pricing
$30 - UTHealth Students
$35 - Rec Center Members
$50 - All Other TMC Institutions
Availability
Monday - Friday 5:30AM - 2:30PM. Appointment required.
Contact Corey at [email protected] or 713-500-8427 to set up.
Personal Training (In-Person)
Your goals, fitness level, schedule and medical history are all vital.
As you progress, your Certified Personal Trainer will too.
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students, Rec Center Members and Eligible Members
Pricing
Various sessions and packages pricing information available here.
Availability
Monday - Friday 5:30AM - 2:30PM. Appointment required.
Contact Corey at [email protected] or 713-500-8427 to set up
Equipment Orientation (In-Person)
Gain confidence in the weight room and cardio area.
Learn equipment adjustments for proper biomechanics, safety and effectiveness.
Led by a Personal Trainer on a one-on-one or small group basis.
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students and Rec Center Members
Pricing
Free!
Availability
Monday through Friday 5:30AM to 2:30PM. Appointment required.
Contact Corey at [email protected] or 713-500-8427 to set up!
1,200 Point Challenge
Log 1,200 minutes in this 6-week, self-paced challenge.
1 minute of exercise = 1 point. Think you've got what it takes?
Work out at the REC, at home, outside or do whatever you gets you going.
This is your challenge. Do what you love, when you can + track your own results.
Limited to 50 challengers. All completing 1,200 points earn a free t-shirt!
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Challenge Dates
6 Weeks: 10/6 - 11/16
Minutes due Mondays
Registration
Includes: Motivation, accountability + all completing 1,200 points earn a free t-shirt!
Required Donation: 20 Non-Perishable Food Items
All items will be donated to the Houston Food Bank in time for Thanksgiving.
For a list of Houston Food Bank's most needed items (and not accepted items) click here.
Enrollment is open 9/8 - 10/5
To sign up, complete this Registration Form.
Bench Press Competition
1-rep max competition to see who can put up the most weight!
Multiple categories available for weight and sex.
A Personal Trainer will spot for safety.
The first 50 competitors earn a free t-shirt!
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students + Current Rec Center Members
Limited to 50 competitors and spots fill up fast!
Competition Dates
Depending on the turn out, it should only take a few minutes!
Stop by anytime during one of these windows:
Wednesday, 10/15 from 12-1PM or 5-7PM
Thursday, 10/16 from 12-1PM or 5-7PM
Registration
Includes: Friendly competition, a t-shirt for the first 50 finishers and a sweatshirt for Division Winners!
Free for UTHealth Students and Rec Center Members
Enrollment is open 9/22 - 10/14
To sign up, complete this Registration Form.
Workout Race
Feeling fit and up to a challenge? Complete 1 round for time:
2000m row, 50 push-ups, 50 burpees, 50 wall balls and 50 ab mat sit-ups.
Individual Men's and Women's Divisions
The first 40 competitors earn a free t-shirt!Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students + Current Rec Center Members
Limited to 40 Competitors
Competition Dates
Depending on the turn out, it should only take a few minutes!
Stop by anytime during one of these windows:
Wednesday, 10/20 from 12-1PM or 5-7PM
Thursday, 10/21 from 12-1PM or 5-7PM
Registration
Includes: Friendly competition and a t-shirt for the first 40 finishers
Free for UTHealth Students and Rec Center Members
Enrollment is open 10/1 - 10/17.
To sign up, complete this
Registration Form.
