P E 002 - Lifeguard Training - Units 2

Prerequisites: Refer to the catalog statement for additional corequisites.

This course is designed to provide the individual with knowledge and skill to save ones own life or the life of another in the event of a water emergency. The student must be at least 15 years old; swim 500 yards continuously using each of the following strokes for at least 50 yards each: crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke; surface diving to a minimum depth of 9 feet and bring a 10-pound diving brick to the surface; surface dive to a minimum depth of 5 feet and swim under the water for a minimum of 15 yards; tread water for one minute; possess before or during the course the American Red Cross Standard First Aid/ American Red Cross Community First Aid Certificate and either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. The American Red Cross Certificate for lifeguard is awarded to those who successfully complete the course. This course may be repeated for credit once every three years. (UC, CSU)