PES 346Lifeguard Training

This course introduces and develops skills and knowledge necessary to prepare individuals for lifeguard responsibilities. It teaches students to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic-related emergencies. Teaching methodology includes lectures, demonstrations, and instructional videos with hands-on training and practice. Prerequisite: Students must pass a swimming test. to provide the student with the knowledge and skills needed to develop fitness programs for competitive athletes in different sports. The course focuses on advanced topics in training the aerobic and anaerobic systems, developing strength and power, planning and periodization, in addition to topics in sports nutrition and exercise physiology.