General Information

This program prepares students for postitions in aquatics including organization and administration of programs such as waterfront activities, competitions, swimming and diving, water safety instruction, and life guarding (First Aid, CPR, Waterfront Lifeguard, Head Lifeguard).

• This program prepares students for positions in aquatics including organization and administration of programs such as waterfront activities, competitive swimming and diving, water safety instruction, and lifeguarding (First Aid, CPR, Waterfront).

Order of Classes

• Students should take classes in numerical order when possible.  (see Suggested semester schedules)

General Course Information

• The Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport currently cannot offer PHED 1159 Activities in the Water.  Students instead should take an additional elective or Beginning SCUBA Diving.
• PHED 2630 Lifeguard Training is a requirement of this specialist.  Students with a Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer card may have the Lifeguard Training requirement waived.
• PHED 2640 Water Safety Instructor is a requirement of this specialist.  Students with a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification may have the Water Safety Instructor requirement waived.
• PHED 3770 Swimming Coaching is currently only offered as an arranged course and only for Aquatics Specialists.

Graduation Planning Documents

• PEHS students should submit GRADUATION PLANNING DOCUMENTS when they have completed 80 semester hours of degree coursework.

Curriculum and Course Offerings by Semester

This course listing is for planning purposes only; offerings may change on short notice.