Aquatics Overview
The Drexel Recreation Center offers a variety of aquatic programs from swim lessons and aqua aerobics to lifeguard training and SCUBA certification. Members can register for aquatics programs at the Welcome Center.
Aqua Aerobics is offered in conjunction with the Health Fitness and Wellness group exercise program. This water aerobics class is a non-impact workout in deep water wearing a belt that creates "natural buoyancy" allowing participants to work muscles against water's resistance, resulting in increased strength, flexibility and muscular endurance. Participants should be comfortable in deep water wearing a belt. Exercise equipment is provided. This group exercise class is offered to members free of charge.
Open recreation lap swim is offered daily. Please note that hours are subject to change.
General Pool Guidelines
- Lap Swim only
- Must be a capable swimmer to use the pool
- Feet first entry, no diving
- No extended breath holding
- Please shower before entering the pool
- The lifeguard has final authority on all issues regarding the pool
If you have comments, suggestions or feedback regarding the Recreation Center's aquatic programs, contact the Coordinator of Lifeguards & Safety at aquatics@drexel.edu or 215-895-5915.