Your Path to Wellness

Our Mission
Aquatics Training & Fitness
Swim Lessons
Biking at APU
Class Refund Policy
Massage Services

Our Mission

Recreation Programs strives to provide fitness and wellness opportunities for the APU Community as well as members of the Anchorage community. We also strive to provide leadership opportunities for APU students to work for Recreation Programs and Outdoor Programs.

From introductory kayaking clinics and swim training classes, to pick-up basketball the staff in Recreation Programs work hard to offer a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of our campus community. Visit the Moseley Sports Center and pick up our most current schedule.

Have an idea for a campus event or activity? Let us know! We often sponsor student led events. We also have employment opportunities specifically for APU students to teach swim classes, instruct fitness classes, life guard, or to work as a front desk monitor.

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Aquatics Training & Fitness

We provide training and certifications centered around water safety. We are a hub for Red Cross certification courses for Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors.

This low-impact class is performed in shallow water and is designed to improve joint stability, coordination, heart health, and strength. The class will incorporate cardio and strength, using water dumbbells, noodles, and other resistance tools. Whether you have a need for a workout that is gentle on your joints, or you are just looking for a workout that is fun and challenging, then this class is for you!

Fee: $10 drop-in

Mon, Wed, Fri: 12-1 pm

Classes are free for APU students, staff, and faculty! Fitness classes are free for ANTHC staff members with badge ID.

To contact us, please call the front desk at 907-564-8314.

Learn how to teach American Red Cross Water Safety education and Swim lessons to all ages, abilities. This 32-hour course will introduce Swim Instructor candidates to the teaching strategies used to meet the learning needs of swim students; plan and prepare lessons plans, drills and games that encourage students to learn how to swim; and learn how to effectively communicate with participants and parents on stroke assessment feedback.

Becoming an American Red Cross Swim Instructor is a rewarding and fun job. You impact lives by teaching them basic life-saving skills. Help our community grow stronger together and become part of our team.

Swim Instructor course (Certification):
Class dates: Dates To Be Decided Spring
Tryouts: Dates To Be Decided Spring

For more information:
Please email Michele Cateson (A.R.C. Water Safety Instructor trainer) at mcateson@alaskapacific.edu

Fees:

APU Student	APU Alumni / Staff / Faculty	General Public
$50	$75	$250

* Moseley Sports Center is hiring Swim Instructors for group and private swim lessons. APU students that apply for the swim instructor position and pass the course requirements are offered free training.

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

The course consists of approx. 29 hours of a blended-learning style of instruction; the online content takes 7 hours to complete, and the in-person skills takes 19-21 hours. Lifeguard candidates need to pass a tryout before registering for this program. Upon passing the tryout, a $25 registration fee plus full class fee are applied to the candidates. They will receive an email from American Red Cross, to start their online class portion. The instructor will issue a syllabus and a digital version of the Lifeguard participant manual.

Tryout requirements:
Swim 300 yards continuously using a combination of Front Crawl and Breaststroke, then complete a timed brick retrieval and a 2 minute tread without using hands.

For upcoming course dates:
Please email Michele Cateson, (A.R.C. Lifeguard Instructor) at mcateson@alaskapacific.edu

Fees:

APU Student	APU Alumni / Staff / Faculty	General Public
$50	$125	$200

* Moseley Sports Center is hiring Lifeguards. APU students that apply for the lifeguard position and pass the course requirements are offered free training.

Swimming Classes

Alaska Pacific University believes all Alaskans have the right to learn how to swim and perform self-rescue techniques in a positive, welcoming environment. To help the community achieve these skills, APU offers Youth Group swim lessons from late September to mid-May every year. Private and semi-private swim lessons during the summer months are limited due to decreased swim instructor availability.

If you are seeking swim lessons for adults, there is a program offered through the spring and summer. You can access information on those lessons by clicking this link. https://swamalaska.org/learn-to-swim/

Individual Instruction
Please call or email Moseley@alaskapacific.edu to be placed on our waitlist.

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Registration is Open

As part of the drowning prevention initiative, APU offers swim lessons for participants aged 5-12 with little to no prior swimming experience.

Each lesson will focus on basic water safety skills, the ability to float, travel under water and on the surface with or without assistance.

Session Dates & Times

(All dates listed are within a session)
Choose a Session, then choose a time.

Mondays & Wednesdays Session dates:

Summer Session 1:
June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
Summer Session 2:
July 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29, August 3, 5 (Skipping July 20 & 22)

Mondays & Wednesdays Session times:

3:00 – 3:45 pm
3:50 – 4:35pm

There is a registration fee of $150 per participant. (8 lessons for $150)

Registration is open.

Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive swimming environment for children to develop basic swimming strokes and learn how to prevent and respond to water related fatalities.

Ages 7 – 15*
*Must be comfortable in 3’6″ of water, without a floating device

Session Dates & Times

(All dates listed are within a session)
Choose a Session, then choose a time.

Monday & Wednesday Session dates:

Summer Session 1: June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
Summer Session 2: July 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29, August 3, 5 (Skipping July 20 & 22)

Class time options:

4:40–5:25 pm

There is a registration fee of $150 per participant. (8 lessons for $150)

Wednesday & Friday Session dates:

Summer Session 1: June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 24, 26, July 1 (Skipping June 19)
Summer Session 2: July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Aug 5, 7

Class time options:

4:00–5:00 pm (Levels 2 and 3)
5:00–5:45 pm (Level 3+, must pass a swim test to register)

There is a registration fee of $150 per participant. (8 lessons for $150)

Biking at APU

Alaska Pacific University promotes biking to encourage healthy, active, and sustainable lifestyles for students, faculty, and staff.

Trails
Our APU trails link up to the Anchorage municipality trails. Use the Anchorage trail system to go to down town Anchorage, the Westchester Lagoon, the Coastal Trail, Kincaid Park, Far North Bicentennial Park, and many others Anchorage parks and areas! The Anchorage trail system covers 10,000 acres, 190 parks all connected by 400 miles of trails.

Please avoid earthen trails during muddy, soft, ground conditions. In Alaska during the melt out season this means staying off the unpaved trails until April or even June. In the winter only use the multi use trails and stay off of ski only trails as they are groomed specifically for skiers. You can rent classic or skate skis at the Outdoor Programs equipment rental room located in the Atwood Basement.

Bike and Ride
Did you know that your APU ID card is also a bus pass? APU students, faculty, and staff can ride any Anchorage bus for free! When riding the bus you can take your bike along too, including fat bikes! If unsure how to load you bike on the bus’s bike rack just ask the driver to show you how. Bus route 10 stops at the APU sign every 15 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on weekdays, and continues until 11:30 p.m. at a reduced schedule.

Bike Racks
There are bike racks at all of the APU buildings on campus. Grant Hall, Carr Gottstein, and Atwood also offer covered bike racks.

Shower Facilities
After your commute Staff, Faculty, and Students can all shower for free either at the Moseley Sports Center or at the locker rooms located in the Atwood Fitness Center.

Bike to Work Day
Bike to Work Day happens each May. Participate by biking to work and stopping at several points along trails and businesses: there are tents encouraging bikers with bacon, coffee, and baked goods.

Bike Maintenance
Need help with bike maintenance or repair? Contact Outdoor Programs at op@alaskapacific.edu.

Last year 30 employees and students participated in the Green Light Ride Challenge. A total of 10,356 miles were logged saving 4,622 lbs of CO2. The challenge begins every year on Bike to Work day in May.

Bike Rentals

Class Refund Policy

Classes must be purchased by the session (no Prorates). In the event of an unscheduled facility or pool closure, reasonable efforts will be made to contact class participants and the class will be rescheduled or the participants will be offered a free pass.

This policy applies to all Recreation Programs classes and programs.

Cancellations seven days before the start of the class or event will receive a full refund or credit.
Cancellations less than seven days before the start of the class or event will receive an 80% refund or credit if the vacant position is filled, or in cases of extenuating circumstances*.
Cancellations after the start of the class or event are not eligible to receive a refund or credit except in cases of extenuating circumstances*, in which case a participant may receive a prorated refund or credit.

*For the purposes of this policy, extenuating circumstances are defined as unforeseeable and uncontrollable events as determined at the discretion of the Director or Assistant Director and, include medical reasons verified by a physicians note.

For information regarding refunds for Outdoor Programs contact the Outdoor Programs office at op@alaskapcific.edu.

Massage Services

At the Moseley Sports Center licensed massage therapist, Michael Henrich, is available for massage services. To schedule an appointment call Michael at 907-632-6440.

Length	1/2 Hour	1 Hour	1 1/2 Hour
General Public	$50	$80	$105
APU Faculty/Staff (*ANTHC staff with ID eligible for this rate)	$45	$70	$95
APU Students	$35	$55	$80

Swedish Massage

The most common form of massage, concentrating on the muscles and connective tissues of the body for improved circulation, relaxation and overall well-being.

Deep Tissue Massage

Involves slow strokes that reach deeper into the muscles and connective tissue to release chronic aches and pains.

Sports Massage

The goal of sports massage is to enhance the athlete’s performance. The massage involves every part of the athlete’s body, concentrating on those muscle groups that are involved in the sport, and may include facilitated stretching to release tight muscles.

Trigger Point Therapy

A trigger point is a highly irritable localized spot of exquisite tenderness in a nodule in a palpable taut band of muscle tissue. Taut bands tend to restrict range of motion by limiting a muscles ability to lengthen. The safest and most effective method of trigger point therapy is deep stroking massage applied directly to the trigger point.