Minor in Aquatics
Offered by: Physical and Health EducationWould you love to become a scuba instructor in a tropical paradise? Have you ever imagined yourself saving lives in an aquatic environment or instructing others how to do so? Does a career in coaching appeal to you? At SRU, the aquatics program offers training and certification that will prepare you for any one of those careers. Aquatics specialists are in demand and SRU can prepare you for a fantastic and rewarding career.
The minor in Aquatics consists of a minimum of 19 hours of coursework in aquatic fundamentals, risk management, lifeguarding, swimming instruction, leadership, or aquatic adventure sports.
Why Choose Aquatics?
Our aquatics program is highly rated. Voted by Aquatic International Magazine as one of the most vibrant aquatic programs in the country, our graduates come out of the program with an edge on their competition. SRU's faculty and staff provide classroom and real world experience and they help you understand your career options. Faculty members will give you personalized attention and open up new avenues of opportunity through the program and their extensive network. You'll graduate with the necessary the certifications for pursuing a rewarding career and the strategy you'll need to excel in the aquatics field.
What Will You Learn?
Through the minor in Aquatics, you can obtain the following certifications:
- Asthma inhaler
- Auto epinephrine injector
- Basic water rescue
- Bloodborne pathogens
- Boating and water safety awareness
- Certified aquatic administrator
- CPR for the professional rescue instructor /AED
- CPR/AED/ first aid instructor
- FEMA ICS (100, 200, 700, 800)
- Hazard aquatic communication
- Lifeguard instructor and manager
- Open water rescue for first responders
- Open water scuba diver
- Oxygen administration
- Oxygen first aid for scuba diving emergencies
- Safe-handling of pool chemicals
- Safety Training for swim coaches
- Teacher of adaptive aquatics
- Waterfront lifeguard
- Waters safety instructor (WSI)
Careers In Aquatics
Upon graduating, you will be qualified to obtain a variety of positions in the aquatic field. Careers in aquatics include:
- Aquatic consultant
- Aquatic coordinator
- Aquatic director
- Aquatic instructor (swimming, adapted, physical therapy, fitness)
- Aquatic program specialist
- Aquatic supervisor
- Marine safety officer
- Professional aquatic coaching (diving, swimming, water polo)
- Recreation program manager
- Recreational boating specialist
- Safety program manager
- Skin and scuba diving instructor
- Training officer
- Water safety specialist
- Waterpark manager
Clubs & Organizations
- Aquatic and SCUBA Club
- Physical Activity and Fitness Management Club