Aquatics

Get those laps in and choose from a variety of diverse and inclusive programming, including women-only, trans pool hours and Springboard diving hours! Learn more about Drop-in Swimming.

Current drop-in aquatic programs include:

• Drop-in Lane Swim
• Drop-in Women-Only Swim
• Drop-in Trans Pool Hours
• Drop-in Open Swim
• Drop-in Diving
• Drop-in Fun Swim
• Drop-in Swim to Survive
• Drop-in Women-Only Swim to Survive

Our aquatics instruction courses will take you from a basic level of swimming strokes through to intermediate proficiency, stroke mechanics and beyond! Learn more about Aquatics Instructional programs!

Aquatics Instructional Programs include:

Important Notice:
Most aquatic programs have level prerequisites and requirements. Please review program descriptions and prerequisites before registering for a class. Alternatively, you can use the navigation tool  for a quick level guide.

• Absolute Beginner Level I                                        
• Absolute Beginner Level I (Women-Only) *
• Basic Swim Level II
• Basic Swim Level II (Women-Only)*
• Intermediate Swim Level III
• Intermediate Swim Level III (Women-Only)*
• Intermediate Swim/ Stroke Mechanics Level III/IV (Women-Only)*
• Stroke Mechanics Level IV
• Stroke Mechanics Level IV (Women-Only) *
• Swim Training Level V
• Private Swim Lessons
• Private Swim Lessons (Women-Only)*
• Springboard Diving *
• Trans Swim Lessons Beginner *
• Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner
• Drop-in Learn to Swim Beginner Women Only *
• Drop-in Trans Swim Lessons All Levels*

• Drop-in Learn to Dive All Levels *

  *not offered in all terms

Sport & Rec offers First Aid and CPR courses and workshops for U of T students, staff and community members. Learn more about First Aid and CPR certifications.

Certification and Courses Include:

• Standard First Aid with CPR-C (full certification)
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C (recertification)
• Blended Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• CPR-C

Important Notice:
Most certification courses have prerequisites and requirements. Please review the program descriptions and prerequisites before registering.

Lifeguards and swimming instructors are in high demand. Gain the skills and certifications you need to become a lifeguard or swim instructor.

Certification and Courses Include:

• Bronze Cross
• Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
• National Lifeguard

Important Notice:
Most certification courses have prerequisites and requirements. Please review the program descriptions and prerequisites before registering.