These courses are designed for the development of personal skills. Therefore, emphasis is placed on participation, fundamental skills, and increasing knowledge in the activity. Intercollegiate athletes can only receive 0.5 semester hour for one full season of participation in an intercollegiate sport from one core. They may participate and receive credit for an intercollegiate sport from another activity core. 1 hour Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified to lifeguard.
Class counts towards the general education requirements as one activity in the aquatics core.
Includes American Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Successful completion certifies the student as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor authorized to teach all classes in the Learn to Swim Program. Designed to prepare the student for camp responsibilities including program planning, activity supervision, instruction, counseling, and special events. Students will demonstrate the responsibilities and concepts of sports coaching. Introduces students to the neuropsychological, biophysical, psychosocial, and intrapersonal variables that influence athletic performance.