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AquaticsThe Aquatics office has summer jobs available! View the application here. From early-morning
Masters Swim workouts to water polo and synchronized swimming
club practices at night, the Boston University Aquatic Center
overflows with activity. The Aquatics Center offers classes including
scuba, aqua aerobics, diving and all levels of swimming for adults and children, as
well as a comprehensive program of American Red Cross certification
courses in Lifeguard Training and Water Safety. Both the Competition
Pool and Recreation Pool are available for open swim during specified times for members of FitRec and students of BU. Check out our low impact pool workouts!
The Aquatic Center features two pools:
Masters SwimThe Masters Swim program provides early-morning swim workouts for competitors, as well as triathletes and fitness swimmers. 
Water Workout ClassA medium to high intensity workout to increase cardiovascular fitness and strengthening. |
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The Competition
Pool is a 10-lane by 16-lane pool with the ability
to change from meters to yards using a movable bulkhead. The
depth slopes from 7 feet to 13.5 feet, appropriate for water
polo, synchronized swimming, and diving. Water temperature
is kept at 80°F.
The Recreation Pool
has many features for working out, playing, and relaxing such
as a lazy river, 15-person hot tub, shallow water aerobics
classes, or the option to play water basketball with friends.
This smaller pool also features three 20-yard lanes, a zero
depth ramp for wheelchairs, slopes from three feet to five
feet in depth, and is kept at a temperature of 86°F. 