PHED 379 - Intensive Lifeguard Training

0.5 unit(s)

Fulfills the requirements for the American Red Cross lifeguard training course. Provides additional instruction in stroke technique.

Prerequisite(s): Proficiency in crawl, and breaststroke; ability to swim 300- yards continuously using 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke, and 100 -yards of either front crawl or breast stroke. Additionally, student must be able to surface dive to 8 ft. depth, retrieve 10lb. diving brick, and return swim 20-yards holding the diving brick with two hands; permission of the instructor.

300-yard swim and diving brick retrieval are performed on the first day of class.

Note: Additional American Red Cross fee required for certification.

7-week course.

Not offered in 2019/20.

Course Format: OTH