PHED 379 - Lifeguard Training

1/2 unit(s)

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

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. Additional American Red Cross fee required for certification. Not offered in 2013/14.