PE 1110

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PE 1110
Lifeguarding

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This is the current A.R.C. Lifeguarding Course. It is designed for pool guarding. Emphasis is on preventative lifeguarding, surveillance methods and equipment rescues. This course also includes instruction and certification in A.R.C. First Aid, C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer, and Automated External Defibrillator use. An option will be available for those interested in the Waterfront Lifeguarding certification. Note: this course is not for the casual participant as it will require 36 hours of scheduled class time.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: TBA.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: a 300 yd swim using both crawlstroke and breaststroke, a 20 yd swim and return after retrieving a brick from deep water and a 15 yd. underwater swim picking up three weights.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 18685 PE 1110   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course Fee: $175. Students must pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking lifeguarding courses. This includes: • 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke • 2-minute tread using legs only • The ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.
    Drop Deadline: Thursday, February 8, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to PE courses, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/pe/policies.