PEDH 164 - Lifeguard Training

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Laboratory (or Other) Hours: 4

Prerequisite(s): Students who enroll in PEDH 164 must successfully complete the following swimming tests:

Swim 500 yards continuously, using 200 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breast stroke, and 200 yards of either the frontcrawl or breast stroke.
Swim 20 yards using the front crawl or breast stroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point.

Corequisite(s): None
Restriction(s): None

This course teaches lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Course content and activities prepare lifeguard candidates to recognize emergencies, respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, and prevent drowning and other incidents. The course also teaches other skills an individual needs to become a professional lifeguard, including: administering oxygen, preventing disease transmission, and AED essentials.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course: Through successful completion of this course the student will receive Red Cross Certifications in the following areas:

Waterfront Lifeguarding and First Aid
Professional Rescuer CPR/AED
Oxygen Administration