# Recreation Aquatics Specialist (Certificate of Achievement)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Recreation

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3725

**Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety _Division_**

www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/

A Certificate of Achievement will be granted upon completion of all program requirements.

The Recreation Aquatics Specialist Certificate of Achievement provides students with knowledge, ability and
skills in the field of recreation with specialization in aquatics. Students who complete this certificate program
will have developed the ability to plan, coordinate, schedule and instruct a variety of programs specific to
aquatics and recreation. The certificate and curriculum will provide opportunities for certification in Basic First
Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Lifesaving, and Water Safety Instruction (WSI). Upon completion
students will have the necessary aquatics certification and knowledge to gain employment in occupations such
as, lifeguarding, pool management and instruction of recreational aquatic courses.

### Required Core: 13 units

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FAID 1 | First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Emergency Care | 3 |
| PE 247 | Swimming, Lifeguard Training | 2 |
| PE 248 | Swimming, Water Safety Instructor | 2 |
| RECR 207 | Introduction to Recreation | 3 |
| RECR 217 | Recreational Leadership | 3 |

### Restrictive Electives (select 3 units from the following):

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PE 240B | Intermediate Swimming | 1 |
| PE 240C | Advanced Swimming | 1 |
| PE 249 | Swimming for Fitness | 1 |
| PE 57abc | Intercollegiate Swimming Teams | 3 |
| PE 58abc | Off-Season Training for Intercollegiate Swimming Teams | 1 |

**Total Units: 16**