FIT 220: LIFEGUARDING

This course focuses on the American Red Cross requirements for Lifeguarding. Students who do not pass the skills assessment on the first day of the course will have the option to drop the class.  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.