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Lifeguard QualificationLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: SLW064

Credits

2 op

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Materials

Materials defined by Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

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Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Tiina Virtanen
Groups
  • ALK24S
    ALK24S

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Materials

Materials defined by Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Prerequisites

Good swimming skill = Able to swim 500 meters around 12 minutes. Able to dive 2 meters deep couple times in a row and able to dive under the water around 12-15 meters without any major problems (SUH, 2021).

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Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 30.04.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Tiina Virtanen
Groups
  • VAPVAL2024
    VAPVAL2024

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Materials

Materials defined by Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Prerequisites

Good swimming skill = Able to swim 500 meters around 12 minutes. Able to dive 2 meters deep couple times in a row and able to dive under the water around 12-15 meters without any major problems (SUH, 2021).

en
Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 17.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Tiina Virtanen
Groups
  • ALK23S
    ALK23S

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Materials

Materials defined by Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Prerequisites

Good swimming skill = Able to swim 500 meters around 12 minutes. Able to dive 2 meters deep couple times in a row and able to dive under the water around 12-15 meters without any major problems (SUH, 2021).

en
Enrollment

11.04.2022 - 24.04.2022

Timing

01.01.2023 - 25.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Tiina Virtanen
Groups
  • VAPVAL2023
    VAPVAL2023

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Prerequisites

Good swimming skill = Able to swim 500 meters around 12 minutes. Able to dive 2 meters deep couple times in a row and able to dive under the water around 12-15 meters without any major problems (SUH, 2021).

en
Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 29.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Tiina Virtanen
Groups
  • ALK21S
    ALK21S

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Prerequisites

Good swimming skill = Able to swim 500 meters around 12 minutes. Able to dive 2 meters deep couple times in a row and able to dive under the water around 12-15 meters without any major problems (SUH, 2021).

en
Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 31.01.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 19.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management
Teachers
  • Tiina Virtanen
Groups
  • ALK22S
    ALK22S

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Prerequisites

Good swimming skill = Able to swim 500 meters around 12 minutes. Able to dive 2 meters deep couple times in a row and able to dive under the water around 12-15 meters without any major problems (SUH, 2021).

en
Enrollment

12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Niko Kuusela
Groups
  • VAPVAL2022
    VAPVAL2022

Objective

The students know how to act safely in different rescue events and situations and can work safely in such situations.

Content

The lifeguard course is aimed at those working as swimming pool attendants or those intending to become lifeguards. The aim of the course is to provide basic information and skills in life-saving, customer service and the role of rescuer at the swimming pool.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS/FAIL. Based on the regulations of the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Life-Saving Federation.

Prerequisites

Good swimming skill = Able to swim 500 meters around 12 minutes. Able to dive 2 meters deep couple times in a row and able to dive under the water around 12-15 meters without any major problems (SUH, 2021).