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PDP AQ 101: Beginning Swim I-Introduction to Swimming
This is a course for swimmers who have had little or no swimming experience. Instruction will focus on basic swimming skills for beginners to advanced beginners. Skills to be covered include: front crawl with rotary breathing, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, comfort in the deep end of the pool, and treading water. -
PDP AQ 102: Beginning Swim II - Progressive Swim
Prerequisites: Ability to swim 20 continuous yards of any stroke, ability to float, tread water, and submerge. This is a course for students who have attended PDP AQ 101, Beginning Swim I or who meet the prerequisite requirements of the course. Instruction will focus on basic swimming skills for beginners to advanced beginners. Skills to be covered include: front crawl with rotary breathing, elementary backstroke, backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, comfort in the deep water, and treading water. -
PDP AQ 201: Intermediate Swim - Stroke Improvement
Prerequisites: Ability to swim 50 continuous yards of any stroke, 25 continuous yards of the backstroke, and 25 continuous yards of the breaststroke. This course is designed for students who have a solid understanding of front crawl, are familiar with the backstroke, and are comfortable in deep water with emphasis on body form, stroke efficiency, and conditioning of all strokes. Skills to be covered will include: refinement of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and an introduction to butterfly. -
PDP AQ 220: Scuba
Prereq: Ability to swim 300 yards (with mask, snorkel, and fins) and float for 10 minutes. Students must also complete a medical questionnaire prior to the first day of class. A MD sign off may be required before participation depending on the student's answers to the medical questionnaire. This course is designed to provide students ages 15 years and older all the pool and classroom training needed to become a certified SCUBA Schools International (SSI) Referral Diver. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to seek out any SSI SCUBA Center to upgrade to Open Water Diver or any other SCUBA certification of their choice. No equipment is necessary, and students will leave this course with their own Personal Dive Equipment package (mask, fins, snorkel, booties, and mesh bag). -
PDP AQ 320: Lifeguard Training
Prereq: Must be at least 15 years old and pass the swim test given by the instructor at the first class. This American Red Cross certification class will prepare students to become certified lifeguards. Students must attend all sessions and pass the prerequisite swim test on the first day of class. Successful completion of all skills, tests, and requirements will result in a two year certification in Lifeguard Training/First Aid/CPR/AED. Students may still receive a passing grade in the course, even if they do not achieve the lifeguard certification. -
PDP AQ 330: Water Safety Instructor
Prereq: Must be at least 16 years old and pass the swim test given by the instructor at the first class. This certification class will prepare students to become American Red Cross certified swim instructors. Students who pass a written exam and practical skills test receive certification in American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Lab fee: $115. 1 cr. Spring sem. only.
