Aquatics at the Wellness Center
The Wellness Center at the University of South Carolina Upstate offers an eight-lane, 25 yard recreational swimming pool for lap swimming, fitness classes, swim lessons, and other aquatic activities. The pool can also be used for innertube water polo or basketball, dive-in movies, and water aerobics.
Fitness Class: Hydro Power
You’ll be both in the shallow and deep water, flotation belts will be provided. Learn to use the water to its maximum potential for a great work out, your cardio- respiratory endurance is increased and joints are moved through their full range of motion. (For all levels)
| Tuesdays | 5:30 - 6:20 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 5:30 - 6:20 p.m. |
Arthritis Water Exercise: October 4-27, 2010
Come try the water exercise program designed and recommended by the Arthritis Foundation. The 45-minute water program is specially designed for someone with arthritis. All instructors are trained by the American Arthritis Foundation.
The program runs for one month. Please have the required forms available from the Wellness Center; a signed prescription from your doctor is required before the first class. You can start at any time during this session. Fees and class times are listed below. Drop in rate still requires a doctor approval.
Instructor: Maya Carter, Aquatic Director, 864-503-5079
| Classes | | | |
| Section A-1 | Mon & Weds | 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. | 8 sessions |
| Fees | Members | Non-Members |
| Drop-in Rate | $1.50 | $3 |
| 8 sessions | $12 | $24 |
Private Swim Lessons
Individuals of all ages and swimming levels will receive personalized instruction from Certified Red Cross instructors.
| Fees: | Members | Non-members |
| Private | $15 per half hour | $18 per half hour |
| Semi-Private (2 participants) | $8 per half hour | $10 per half hour |
| Group (3-4 participants) | $3.50 per half hour | $4.50 per half hour |
* Members: Students, faculty and staff of the USC Upstate Wellness Center
** Non-members: Students, faculty and staff who are not members of the USC Upstate Wellness Center.
To register for Swim Lessons, contact Maya Carter, Aquatics Director, at 864-503-5079.
Wellness Center Pool Rules and Swim Levels
Rules and regulations for aquatics and pool use at the Wellness Center
Pool Registration Form
Download the
Wellness Center pool registration form here.