FIT 280: LIFEGUARDING

This course focuses on the American Red Cross requirements for Lifeguarding. Students must pass a skills assessment on the first day of the course.  Certification will be earned with successful completion of the practical and written assessments within the course. A  course fee covers the cost of certification and lifeguards on duty during class.

The Red Cross Lifeguard Swimming Skills Assessment on the first day of class includes the following:  

• Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards.
• After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. 
• After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards.  
• While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control.
• You may use the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.
• Swim goggles are allowed.
• While treading, you can only use your legs, place your hands under your armpits while your head remains above the surface of the water.