PE 476 – WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

Prerequisites:

1. Must be at least 16 yrs old
2. Demonstrated swimming ability at ARC Level IV

Texts:

Required:

American Red Cross (2000)
Fundamentals of Instructor Training Manual.

American Red Cross (2004)
Swimming and Water Safety Manual. Boston , MA : Staywell.

American Red Cross (2004)
Water Safety Instructor’s Manual with CD-ROM. Boston , MA : Staywell.

Optional, But Suggested:

American Red Cross (1988)
American Red Cross Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program Parent’s Guide.

Course Content (Objectives):

Fundamentals of Instructor Training:

1. Describe factors that enhance learning.
2. Identify instructor functions.
3. Describe teaching methods common to American Red Cross courses.
4. Describe rationale for evaluation in ARC courses.
5. Explain the need for accurate, timely reporting and record keeping.
6. Describe steps in planning to teach.
7. Explain the importance of representing ARC effectively.

Water Safety Instructor

1. Apply information and knowledge from Fundamentals of Instructor Training course to Water Safety Instructor course.
2. Demonstrate ability to plan, conduct and evaluate courses
   in swimming and water safety.
3. Provide for the participant’s health and safety.
4. Become familiar with all texts used in swimming and water safety courses.
5. Conduct practice teaching with emphasis on the various educational
   methods and approaches applicable to swimming and water safety
   instruction.
6. Evaluate participant’s performance and provide corrective feedback and encouragement.
7. Answer participant’s questions appropriately.
8. Explain ARC procedures and policies related to water safety courses.
9. Be able to maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
10. Be able to perform the required skills at an acceptable level of performance.

Evaluations:

1. Written
   a. Study Guide (due on Monday of Last Week of class)
   b. Tests.
   c. Lesson plans (5 or 6 minimum).
2. Practice teaching assignments (5 or 6 minimum)

Course Grade:

1. Attendance is required.  If you know you are going to have to
   miss a class, you MUST see me before that date.
2. To achieve ARC certification as a Water Safety Instructor,
   you must complete all work assigned, score 80 percent or better
   on all written tests, and satisfactorily complete any additional ARC
   certification requirements.
3. Make-ups for classes missed are at the convenience and discretion
   of the instructor.
4. University Grade
             Attendance and Participation:  30 points per day (900)
             Study Guide:  100 points
             5 Lesson plans:  60 points each (300)
             5 Practice teaching assignments: 50 points each (200)
             Final Exam:  100 points
             Total Points:  1600
    
   A = * 93 %
   A- = * 90 % < 93
   B+ = * 87 % < 90
   B = * 83 % < 87    
   B- = * 80 % < 83 
   C+ = * 77 % < 80
   C = * 73 % < 77
   C- = * 70 % < 73
   D+ = * 67 % < 70
   D = * 63 % < 67
   D- = * 60 % < 63
   F = < 60 %

Class begins at 10:05 A.M.
Class is finished at 11:45 A.M.
All students must have a swimming suit (no cut-offs or bikinis)
Students must provide their own towels. 
Repeated entry and exit from the water is expected.

This syllabus is subject to change as to any content
and grading as determined by the instructor.