As a result of participating in this Discovery Week course students will:
- Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.
- Participants will be learn the skills to provide professional level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical care take over.
Course Description/Itinerary:
The class will spend the week learning and practicing the necessary skills required to become a certified lifeguard. The course will run Monday - Friday at SFS.
Requirements/Considerations:
- Must be 15 years of age by the completion of the course.
- Swim 300 metres continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing.
- Candidates may swim freestyle or breaststroke or a combination but may not swim on side or back.
- Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.
- Complete a timed event with 1 minute and 40 seconds.
- No goggles allowed for the event.
Approximate Cost: Under $250
Sponsors: Mr. Cary and Ms. Gray
Course Location: SFS pool
Course Category: Education and Skill Development
Student Leaders: N/A