UMass Boston

Instructional Offerings

Instructional Recreation provides a diverse blend of non-credit classes like CPR and Ice Skating to members of the UMB community at a nominal cost.

The classes offered in this program provide personal enrichment, training, and skill building and are intensive in nature.

For more information, please email UMBRec@umb.edu.

Adult CPR, First Aid & AED

Information and Cost

All CPR/AED and First Aid is taught using the American Red Cross format. All candidates who successfully complete the course will receive a valid certification through the American Red Cross.

All classes are conducted in person with live instructors (held in McCormack, room 608 Clark). Online courses are not offered and this does not cover BLS.

Cost

  • Student $60
  • Faculty or Staff Member $90 
  • Non-Member $100

Register for a CPR Class

Dates

DATE(S) TIME
Friday, June 27 
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11 CANCELED
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 25
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, August 22
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Ice Skating Lessons

Information and Cost

Beginner Ice Skating Lessons are intended for beginner and novice level skaters to learn basic skating moves and techniques.  We are working to offer a beginning level course and intermediate level course for the upcoming fall semester.  
All of our classes are held in Clark Athletic Center's Ice Rink before our open skate times!  Work on the skills you learned during open skate after your lesson each week.  Lessons are one hour at a time.  Students are allowed to bring in skates or check them out from our collection of rental skates.
If you cannot make your lessons after signing up, members will be subject to our refund policy.
Registration and Details regarding skate lessons for the Fall 2025 semester will be finalized and posted a little later in the summer.  Check back for more details!
For more information, please email matthew.lee@umb.edu!

Lesson Dates and Times

Registration for the Fall 2025 Semester will be open soon through our Rec Connect Portal.

Lessons are anticipated to begin the week of Tuesday, September 16.  You will receive confirmation and more details upon registering.

Beginner Courses:  Tuesday at 5:30pm or Wednesday at 4:30pm

Intermediate course: Wednesday at 5:30pm

Advanced course: Thursday at 5:30pm

Course Descriptions:

Beginner Course: Designed for individuals with little to no skating experience, this level introduces fundamental skating skills in a safe and supportive environment. Skaters will learn proper falling and recovery techniques, basic forward and backward skating, stops, and introductory edges. The emphasis is on building balance, coordination, and confidence on the ice.

Intermediate Course: For skaters who have mastered the fundamentals, this level refines technique and introduces more challenging elements. Instruction includes forward and backward crossovers, edges and turns, advanced stopping methods, and beginning spins. Skaters will focus on developing edge quality, control, and fluid transitions between skills.

Advanced Course: Designed for skaters who have mastered intermediate skills and wish to expand their abilities for recreational enjoyment, this level introduces more complex elements such as mohawks, three-turn variations, advanced edges, and basic spins. Skaters will also explore creative footwork patterns, increased power, and smoother transitions to enhance comfort and versatility on the ice. The emphasis is on skill refinement, confidence, and the joy of skating at a higher level without a competitive focus.