PE 295 - Water Safety Instructor

Credit Hours: 1

This course is designed to teach student the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and methodology necessary to instruct swimming courses at various levels. American Red Cross certification is available for those who pass all requirements. Prerequisites: 16 years old and pass a swim stroke skills test at the first session. Students must also complete the online sessions: ARC Orientation to WSI Course and Orientation to the ARC.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

identify and appraise equipment necessary to participate in swimming;
describe selected laws of science which apply to swimming;
demonstrate and identify various swimming skills and strokes;
identify standard emergency equipment and measures as outlined by the American Red Cross; and
identify, explain, and demonstrate teaching skills and methods as required by the American Red Cross.

S, SS (C)