PE 197 - lifeguard Training

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

Subject:

Description:

3 unit 5 hours weekly Limitation on Enrollment: Successfully complete lifeguard pretest skills of: a) 500 yard continuous swim, b) one minute brick tread, c) 20 second 25 yard sprint, d) 10 second deep end brick retrieve, e) 55 second 50 yard brick retrieve. In addition student must perform a 100 yard stroke of each the freestyle; breaststroke; elementary backstroke and sidestroke at Level 7 proficiency. Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. This course focuses on preparing individuals to insure the safety of water users, recreational or instructional. Topics include: how to prevent accidents and how to keep oneself safe to insure the safety of the facility and all users, knowledge of rescue skills and ability to perform them. (CSU, UC, AVC) ( R3)

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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