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Welcome To The Nevada Recreation & Park Society Homepage

 

 Our mission is to support and recognize members of the Society and to promote Recreation and Parks as an essential service in Nevada.

*Elections-Click here to vote for 2012 NRPS Board Members. Voting will open February 17 and continue  until March 2.  You must be a current member to vote.  Current members will receive a password via email.  Please click here to contact us if you have questions about your membership status or voting.

 

“Raising your Sail“  &  Certified Playground Safety Inspector Course

Conference : April 18-20, 2012

Course: April 18 – 19, 2012                  Exam: April 20,2012

       Both will be held at:

Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road,  Henderson, NV 89015            

*Registration- Click here to register online or download the form here to print and mail in your registration.

*CPSI - Click here to register and for more information.

*Hotel Reservations-Click here for discounted room reservations.

*Awards-Click here  for award information and nomination forms. Click Here to pay for award nominations online.

*Speakers – All the speaker information has been collected. Thank you for all those who participated.

*Exhibitors- If you are interested in becoming a Exhibitors please email Shelly Gulotta at NRPS@live.com. To print the exhibitor form for the 2012 NRPS Conference, click here.  To pay for a vendor booth, click here (you will need a password from Shelly)  *NRPS 2012 Conference – Exhibitors Map, click here.

The Arthritis Foundation Nevada Office is pleased to bring the Aquatic Program Instructor/Leader Training for the Life Improvement Series to Las Vegas! Please Join Us:

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Instructor Training
Saturday March 17th 2012 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sunday March 18th 2012 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA

4141 Meadows Lane Las Vegas NV 89107

Click here for flyer

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program – this exciting program focuses on providing skills needed to help improve the fitness level of people of all ages living with arthritis and mobility impairments.  This fun, invigorating exercise program is perfect for instructors who want to learn how to effectively improve a participant’s fitness level while protecting their joints from stress and strain.  This unique training incorporates range-of-motion exercises, strength training, cardiovascular work, deep breathing, balance, and coordination techniques along with special activities and techniques for improving posture and relaxation through a fun class setting. The training program is designed to Certify Instructors in the principals and protocol of the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program.  

The day of activities will include lectures, demonstrations, and experiential learning activities. A Baccalaureate or equivalent degree in an exercise or relevant health field such as occupational or physical therapy, dance or movement therapy, physical or adapted physical education, nursing, etc. is recommended but not required.  The specific exercises taught in “Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program,” have been approved by the Medical and Scientific Committee of the Arthritis Foundation.  Only these exercises can be taught. Current certification in CPR and BASIC WATER SAFETY is required.  All application requirements must be met for application to be accepted.

 

NEW PREREQUISITES

  • Ability to swim at least 25 yards using any stroke without stopping
  • Ability to jump into the deep water, surface, and either float for a minimum of 10 minutes or tread water for at least 1 minute
  • Ability to perform the recovery position from face up and face down in shallow & deep water.

Click here for Aqua Training Application

Click here Aqua Training Logistics