Lifeguard Certification Course

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Prerequisites must be passed in order for candidates to take part in full class. These include:

1. Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is prohibited. Swim goggles may be used.

2. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.

3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Retrieve a 10-pound object from 10-15 feet, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object within 1 minute, 40 seconds Goggles cannot be used

For recertification, an active American Red Cross certification or certification expired less than 30 days is required for this class

For additional information please contact us at recwell@odu.edu.

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