SMS 421 - Water Safety Instructor

3 Credit(s)

This course trains candidates to teach American Red Cross swimming, diving and water safety courses within a minimum of 36 hours of active participation. 100% attendance and considerable practice teaching are required for certification. Three lecture/lab hours per week plus field trip. Required of Aquatic Management specialization in the Recreation Management Concentration. Major elective. Open to all students who have not received credit for SFL490A. Prerequisites: At least 17 years old, successful completion of written and skills pre-course tests based on Community Water Safety Course, and a CORI check.