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1. Department of Kinesiology - Neag School of Education
Courses / Programs
The Department of Kinesiology, Neag School of Education at University of Connecticut offers undergraduate and graduate degrees within the contexts of Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Social Science of Sport. These areas of study represent the broad spectrum of interests that comprise the study of kinesiology, but as a faculty we are united by a strong commitment to provide the very best learning experiences to you through innovative teaching and research opportunities. Our undergraduate degree programs are designed to provide you with the knowledge base and experiences necessary to begin a professional career or to prepare you for graduate studies in your area of interest. Our graduate degree programs provide exciting multidisciplinary courses of study, but they are particularly unique in providing cutting-edge research opportunities in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
Athletic Training (BS), Exercise Science (BS, MA, PhD), Strength and Conditioning (BS), Social Science of Sport - Coaching and Administration (BS), Sport Management (BS), Sports Management & Sociology of Sport (MA, PhD)
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Based in Setauket, NY, urSwim is New York's only swim school that comes to you, serving all of Long Island and Manhattan. We offer private, semi-private and group lessons year-round in the convenience of our clients pools. Additionally, we provide water aerobics and lifeguarding services for both residential and corporate events.

We are committed to reaching every pool from Manhattan to Montauk. urSwim instructors will teach at any pool: yours, grandma’s, a friendly neighbor’s, a community pool, etc. Our office will note your desired day(s) / times and do our absolute best to accommodate the lesson time you desire.

Our instructors are all American Red Cross certified Lifeguards with at least three years of experience. They are also CPR and First Aid certified. Besides being highly motivated to get soon-to-be swimmers swimming, they also happen to be really cool.

urSwim strongly believes that swimmers learn best in a familiar environment. Not only will you enjoy the comfort of not having to leave home but your children will learn to be safe in the pool they’ll spend the most time in: yours. Swimming is fun and great exercise.
Swim classes include:

- Private Swimming Lessons
- Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
- Group Swimming Lessons

- Little Swimmer's Programs: Baby and Me (6 to 18 months), Anchovies (18 months to 3), Sea Turtles (3-5 years old), Penguins (4-7 years old), Dolphins (6-10 years old) & Sharks (8-12 years old)

- Big Swimmer's Programs: Beginner, Novice, Intemediate, Advanced & Master

Additionally:
- Lifeguarding
- Water Aerobics
- Birthday Parties
Skydive Long Island, New York
Courses / Programs
Skydive Long Island is conveniently located 70 miles east of New York City, in Calverton, New York. We are a full service skydiving dropzone. Whether you are new to skydiving, or have been skydiving for years, Skydive Long Island is the ultimate skydiving center in the New York area. All are welcome. Rigging services available full time.

At Skydive Long Island, you can jump with all of your friends from our 19 seat Caravan. Skydive Long Island is the only dropzone on Long Island flying to 13500 feet! With a view of the entire east end of Long Island, the Atlantic ocean, and Long Island Sound, SDLI is your premium skydiving center for the whole New York area!
Tandem Freefall Progression. First time Tandem Skydives are available with Skydiving Video & Photography Services. Reservations strongly recommended. Students must be at least 18 years of age. Individuals weighing over 225lbs. must have their doctor´s approval.
National Personal Training Institute
Courses / Programs
Start an exciting and rewarding new career in the field of health and fitness with National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) in the Boston area! Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE) as a private licensed trade school, our modern facility is located in Waltham MA. We provide a Personal Fitness Training diploma program which is a nationally-recognized license enabling you to work throughout the United States (NPTI has 31 schools nationwide).

NPTI is the only school that offers a 500-hour state-approved diploma in Personal Fitness training. You can be assured of getting the best training from qualified instructors, who are themselves professional Personal Fitness Trainers. Day, evening, and weekend class are available. Financial assistance is offered to those who qualify. We provide free nationwide job placement assistance for all our graduates, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists and fitness experts.

Student Testimonial:
"When I looked into becoming a professional trainer, I quickly learned there are many ways to become qualified, but only NPTI offered both the technical, classroom education AND the practical learning experience by having to train fellow students or instructors. I realized this type of education would help me be more marketable to employers and, sure enough, I landed my first Personal Trainer's position while still attending my classes at NPTI."
- Stephen, Waltham, MA
- Personal Fitness Training Program:

500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)
ISSOS, Summer School at Yale University, Connecticut (Paused for 2026)
Courses / Programs
• ISSOS at Yale University provides a unique opportunity for U.S. and international students to spend the summer in one of the USA’s top Ivy League Universities!

• Based on the campus of prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, we provide 3-week residential academic summer camp programs for middle school and high school students (ages 13-18) where you combine learning, creative enrichment and action-packed adventure.

• Each student compliments his or her academic summer program option with one of our unique, in-depth elective summer courses, which are timetabled four afternoons per week.

• We offer our students the opportunity of an educational summer adventure of a lifetime where the focus is on personal safety and wellbeing, quality individual instruction & a unique international experience.

• Yale’s picturesque campus, set on 265 acres in New England, in northeastern United States, provides students with the opportunity to explore the many University buildings, shop in the small university town that plays host to some well known brands as well as other boutique shops, and enjoy the variety of cafes and restaurants.

• Disclaimer: The use of Yale University's name in this website is strictly for the purpose of identifying the location at which ISSOS is delivering the summer programs. ISSOS has no affiliation with Yale University and Yale University is not involved in or responsible for the quality, suitability, delivery or other aspects of ISSOS programs in any way.
3-week Residential Summer School:

Stimulating academic and cultural summer camp for U.S. and international students ages 13-18 years old:

• Students study one academic subject and one elective subject

Academic Programs:
• ESL English Language
• Business and Entrepreneurship
• Debate
• Creative Writing
• Study Skills to prepare for final years of high school and entrance to university / college

Elective Programs:
• Film
• Outdoor Leadership
• Photography
• Tennis
• Theatre
Hamptons Aquatics, Long Island NY
Courses / Programs
Hamptons Aquatics is a private swim instruction school that provides beginner to advanced level swim lessons to children (and adults) in the Hamptons area.

Sign up for private lessons in your backyard pool in Southampton, Water Mill, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Sagaponack, Wainscott, East Hampton, and surrounding areas.
Swim lessons for adults & children of all ages and levels

- Our classes focus on honing your child's skills, while maintaining a fun and safe environment in the water.

- Also available as private party lifeguard
AquaSkills Swim Lessons, NYC
Courses / Programs
As seen in The New York Times. 

Established in 2004, AquaSkills is a highly successful private swim school in Lower Manhattan, and a leader in swim education throughout NYC for adults & children (ages 4+). We conduct private & semi-private swimming classes or small groups of up to 4 in an exclusive heated pool.

We teach adults at all levels - from non-swimmers to people training for triathlons or competitive team swimmers as well as fitness swimming. An introduction class is suggested for placement.

AquaSkills instructors are mature, dedicated and highly skilled at teaching all levels. Our methods are an amalgam of the skills of Adrian Ginju, a former member of the Romanian Olympic Swim Team, and Lori Pailet, a professional Aquatic Exercise instructor (AEA), American Red Cross certified to deliver ultimately responsible swim classes.

By appointment only.  For 100% flexibility of class schedule, you can create your own semi-private or small groups by finding your own classmates. We provide Early Bird Swim Classes for adults of all levels from 6am onward, private or semi-private, weekdays and weekends. Swim groups & parties by special request.

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"Lori, thank you for Aqua Skills. It was my last hope.... Thank you, thank you, thank you Craig, for your gentle guidance, clear instruction and constant motivation for my breakthrough. You are truly a genius in the water and I am so fortunate to have you as an instructor."
-  Hazel
Year-round swim classes:
- Non-Swimmers
- Adult swim classes
- Kids' swim classes- ages 4+
- Beginner swim classes (all ages)
- Beginner swim classes (for adults)
- Intermediate Swimmer
- Breathing Techniques
- Overcoming Fear of Water (Aqua phobia)
- Level 1-6 Learn to Swim
- Advanced Stroke improvement
- Freestyle
- Backstrokes
- Breaststroke
- Flip Turns, Turns,Butterfly
- Endurance
- Aqua Exercise
- Fitness swimming
- Lap Swimming
- Triathlon Swim Prep
- Competitive Swim Team Prep
- Early Bird Swim Classes