PHED 115 - Aquatics II

Institution:

Davis & Elkins College

Subject:

Description:

2 semester hours The course involves a study of life guarding beyond American Red Cross requirements that include rescue techniques and safety procedures. Each student will be asked to identify common hazards associated with various types of aquatic facilities and develop skills necessary to recognize a person in a distress or drowning situation and to effectively rescue that person. This course will help each student understand the lifeguard/employer and lifeguard/patron relationship as well as provide explanations, demonstrations, practice and review of the rescue skills essential for lifeguards. The student has an opportunity to earn American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Professional CPR certification. Prerequisite: PHED 114 (Aquatics I) or consent of instructor.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dewv.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 637-1900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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