ARC Lifeguard Certification Course at Student Recreation

Click here to register for the course:

http://apm.activecommunities.com/crneiu/Activity_Search/1119

September 20, 21, 22, and 23

Friday, Sept. 20, 5-9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 23 5-9 p.m.

Students will not leave the Student Recreation and Wellness Center for meals, so either bring a lunch and snacks or be prepared to order food.

Cost: NEIU Student: $200**; All others: $300

Pre-Requisites: 

Performed on the first day of class (students who do not perform pre-requisites may be ineligible to take the course):

1) Swim 300 yards, a combination of front crawl (free style) or breast stroke (may use goggles) without stopping
2) Tread water for 2 minutes, legs only
3) Complete the following in 1 minute 40 seconds (no goggles):

Swim 20 yards, surface dive in 7-9 feet of water to retrieve a 10 pound weight from the bottom, swim with head out of the water on one’s back with two hands holding the weight 20 yards to the starting position, place the weight on the deck and get out of the water (not using stairs/ladder).

Classes will be both lecture/discussion and in-water strenuous activities. Students should come prepared to do both on each day of the course. To earn certification students must attend all hours of the classes, complete a physical skills test to the satisfaction of the instructor, and pass a written final exam.

For more information, please email Gail Ito at g-ito@neiu.edu.

NEIU Student Recreation & Wellness Center
3600 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL, US
60625

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