PE 248 - Swimming, Water Safety Instructor

2 units
1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 84 Enrollment Limitation: American Red Cross mandates - Level 4 swimming ability and minimum age of 16 years at start of course
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*

This course follows the American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instruction (WSI) program and provides an opportunity for instructor certification. Principles and methods of teaching swimming, diving, water aerobics, and water safety are taught. Course activity also includes practice teaching.

Note: Certification requires passing both ARC practical and written examinations. This course is only offered In the spring semester. Some UC transferable courses have credit limitations. For details, see a counselor, the Transfer Center adviser, or the articulation officer.
(formerly Physical Education 243abcd)