Dr. Jane Katz Hosts SPLASH in the York College Pool

This introduction to her holistic program, W.E.T.s 4 VETS®, is a blend of Water Exercises Techniques for military veterans re-entering civilian life and students to better their mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Katz has been a professor at John Jay College in the Dept. of Health and Physical Education since 1989 and began at Bronx Community College in 1964. Dr. Katz is also an adjunct professor at York College. She has swum in local, national, international events her entire life. She has been a recipient of many honors including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in 2014. Besides helping military veterans through W.E.T.s 4 VETS®, Dr. Katz has developed a program called KARE for teenagers at risk helping them learn life's lessons through learning to swim, conquer their fears, and build trust.