PBSF 170 Lifeguarding

Knowledge and skills required for deep water lifeguarding, meeting the certificate requirements of the American Red Cross.

Units: 5.00

CSU, Associate Degree Applicable

Prerequisites: Must be age 15 or older; swim continuously for 300 yards using front crawl, breastroke or a combination of both without stopping to rest; tread water for two minutes; and swim 20 yards out to retrieve a ten pound weight within one minute and 40 seconds

Lecture: Minimum 64 hours per semester

Laboratory: Minimum 40 hours per semester