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Aquatics Specialist

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 (including First Aid, CPR/AED, Waterfront Lifeguard, Lifeguard Management).

Note: Asterisked (*) courses have prerequisites not included in this program or require consent of instructor.

I. Required Courses

PHED 1116 Advanced Swimming (1 credit)
PHED 2630 Lifeguard Training (3 credits)
PHED 2640 Water Safety Instructor (3 credits)
PHED 3770 Swimming Coaching (2 credits)
PHED 3970 Internship: Practicum in Aquatics (1 credit)
PHED 4218 Adapted Aquatics (2 credits)

Subtotal 12 Credits

II. Required Elective

Select 2 courses from the following:

PHED 1120 Introduction to Sea Kayaking (1 credit)
PHED 1130 Water Skiing (1 credit)
PHED 1139 Beginning Scuba Diving (1 credit)
PHED 1159 Activities in the Water (1 credit)
*PHED 1180 Canoeing (1 credit)
*PHED 1190 Sailing (1 credit)

Subtotal 2 Credit

Total Semester Credits Required for Aquatics Specialist 14 Credits