KINE 1253 - Lifeguard Training- 3601085323

Institution:

Southwest Texas Junior College

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Description:

This course is designed to provide individuals with the methods and techniques for teaching all levels of swimming as sanctioned by the American Red Cross. Individual completing all requirements will receive ARC Certification. This course is to provide students the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course prepares candidates to recognize emergencies, respond quickly and effectively, and prevent drowning and other water related incidents. This course teaches the skills needed to become a professional lifeguard. One lecture and two laboratory hours per week. TSI Requirement: M0; R3; W1. Prerequisite: To be certified as a lifeguard, student must pass a swimming test given at the beginning of the course and again at the end. The swim consists of swimming 500 yards continuously using the front crawl, breast stroke and sidestroke. Students must also be able to swim 20 yards and retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool (8 ft. deep) and tread water for 2 minutes. Lab Fee: $24

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.swtjc.net

Phone Number:

(830) 278-4401

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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