Aquatics Specialist Certificate
Division: Kinesiology
PROGRAM CODE: 1C07829
Financial Aid Eligible
The Aquatics Specialist Certificate: Primary emphasis is to prepare the student for occupational competency in swimming instruction as recommended by the state of California and the American Red Cross. Course work in KIN 235 C, KIN 255 C, and KIN 256 C may use credit for prior learning approval based on current Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR, Life Guarding and Water Safety Instruction at the discretion of the division. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 16-17 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (5 units): | ||
| KIN 112 C | Swimming-Intermediate-Advanced | 1 |
| KIN 235 C | First Aid, CPR and Emergencies (formerly PE 235 C) | 3 |
| KIN 255 C | Lifeguarding (formerly PE 237 C) | 1 |
| Elective Courses (11-12 units): | 11-12 | |
| Surfing (formerly PE 122 C) | 0.5-1 | |
| Springboard Diving (formerly PE 136 C) | 0.5-1 | |
| Springboard Diving - Intermediate - Advanced | 0.5-1 | |
| Swim for Fitness (formerly PE 149 C) | 0.5-1 | |
| Water Aerobics (formerly PE 151 C) | 0.5-1 | |
| Aqua Zumba | 0.5-1 | |
| Aqua Bootcamp | 0.5-1 | |
| Water Polo (formerly PE 146 C) | 0.5-1 | |
| Athletic Injuries-Prevention and Care (formerly PE 236 C) | 3 | |
| Sports Management (formerly PE 247 C) | 3 | |
| Psychology of Sport | 3 | |
| Water Safety Instruction (formerly PE 238 C) | 2 | |
| KIN 272 C | Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| Exercise Testing and Prescript | 3 | |
| Kinesiology - Internship Sem | 3 | |
| Nutrition and World Food Issue | 3 | |
| Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 | |
or REC 101 C | Principles of Community Recreation | |
| Rec. Sport Lead. & Dev. Grps | 3 | |
| Outdoor Recreation and Camp Counseling | 3 | |
| Total Units | 19-20 | |