1,200 Point Challenge
Log 1,200 minutes in this 6-week, self-paced challenge.
1 minute of exercise = 1 point. Think you've got what it takes?
Work out at the REC, at home, outside or do whatever you gets you going.
This is your challenge. Do what you love, when you can + track your own results.
All earning 1,200 points earn a free T-SHIRT!
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Challenge Dates
6 Weeks: 1/29 - 3/8
Minutes due Mondays
Registration "Fee"
Includes: Motivation, accountability + all completing 1,200 points earn a free T-SHIRT!
Free for UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Registration
Registration is closed.
Questions?
Contact Corey at corey.jefferson@uth.tmc.edu or 713-500-8427.
Bench Press Competition
1-rep max competition to see who can put up the most weight!
Multiple categories available for weight and sex.
A Personal Trainer will spot for safety.
Eligibility
Open to All UTHealth Students + Current Rec Center Members
50 Participant Maximum
Spots are Limited to 50 Participants!
Competition DatesDepending on the turn out, it should only take a few minutes!
Stop by anytime during one of these windows:
Tuesday, 3/5 from 12-1PM or 5-7PM
Wednesday, 3/6 from 12-1PM or 5-7PM
Registration "Fee"
Includes: T-SHIRT for the first 50 finishers, SWEATSHIRT for Division Winners and friendly competition!
Free for UTHealth Students and Rec Center Members
Ironman Challenge
Run, bike + swim over 200 miles total in this 6-week, self-paced challenge.
Get laps in our pool, spin on our bikes, run on our treadmills or outdoor trail or do it on your own!
This is your challenge to log more miles than ever. Because one sport isn't hard enough.
Go where like, when you can + track your own results.
All completing the Ironman Challenge earn a free T-SHIRT!
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Challenge Dates
6 Weeks: 3/11 - 4/19
Miles due Mondays
Registration "Fee"
Includes: Motivation, accountability + all completing the Ironman Challenge earn a free T-SHIRT!
Free for UTHealth Students + Rec Center Members
Registration
Registration is closed.
HeartCode Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals
American Heart Association Certification Course (Combination eLearning + In-Person)
Recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED + relieve choking safely.
Blended learning combination of self-directed eLearning (online portion) followed by a hands-on (in-person) session.
Online and in-person sessions require separate fees and registrations.
Certification by American Heart Associated is valid for 2 years upon successful completion of course.
Eligibility
Open to UTHealth Students, Rec Center Members, All Other TMC Institutions + UT System Alumni
Dates
Offered the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month:
January 9th
February 13th
March 12th
April 9th
May 14th
*Minimum # of participants must be met the Friday prior to class.
Times
12:00 - 1:00PM (For up to 6 participants.)
1:15 - 2:15PM (If 12:00PM class is full.)
2:30 - 3:30PM (If 1:15PM class is full.)
Participants will be assigned a class time upon enrolling.
Registration prior to day of class is recommended!
Registration Fee
Online Portion
Paid directly to the American Heart Association:
$34
Hands-On Session
Paid directly to the Recreation Center:
$25 - UTHealth Students
$32 - Current Rec Center Members
$40 - All Other Texas Medical Center Institutions or UT System Alumni
Registration
Step 1: Visit https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls to purchase + complete online training portion.
Step 2. Complete Registration Form bring printed eLearning certificate + payment to the Rec Center to enroll for required hands-on session. *******eLearning certificate must be submitted at time of hands-on registration.
