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KINS155 Lifeguarding

2 credits

2250

None

This course meets the General Education requirement for Critical Thinking.

This course satisfies the transfer requirements for Physical Education majors. It is designed to meet all American Red Cross requirements. Students will receive certification in lifeguarding, first aid, and other appropriate certifications. Basic concepts of exercise physiology and nutrition will be presented.

Course Learning Goals

The students will be able to:
1. Explain lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques in case of drowning or water related accidents;
2. Explain and implement the steps of an emergency action plan [Critical Thinking];
3. Demonstrate the ability respond quickly and effectively to emergencies;
4. Demonstrate skills required for first aid techniques, CPR, and AED [Critical Thinking]; and
5. Explain and analyze current concepts of exercise physiology and nutrition and apply them to lead a healthy life. [Critical Thinking].
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. Basic physiology of exercise
2. Applied physiology of exercise
3. The role of diet and nutrition - What is a quality diet?
4. Concepts of recuperation, positive adaptation and deconditioning
5. How to critically review the correct literature in the areas of nutrition and physiology of exercise
6. Basic concepts of lifeguarding
7. Preventive lifeguarding
8. Pre-employment orientation and in-service training
9. Communication systems
10. Health and sanitation
11. Special situations
12. Personal and safety equipment
13. Spinal injuries
14. Search and recovery - Weather and environmental conditions
15. The student will learn to understand the life guards role as part of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System and
16. Skills and techniques of first aid and the proper sequence to follow in emergency situations
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Students will be assessed on the following:
1. Writing assignments and oral presentations
2. Examinations
3. Class participation
4. Practical demonstration and testing
Core Specific:
Essay explaining how students' plan to change some of their habits in order to live healthier lives by implementing the components of diet and exercise that they have studied in this class [Critical Thinking].
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Department-selected textbook or handouts provided. Details provided in the course syllabus created and distributed by the instructor of the course section to each student on enrollment and class attendance.

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KINS155 Lifeguarding

Department of Health Sciences: Kinesiology

Course Learning Goals

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student: