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Minor in Aquatics

Swimmer doing a backstroke in a pool

The Minor in Aquatics is an undergraduate degree that prepares students to assume responsibilities related to aquatics in many areas.

Students are provided knowledge in aquatics-related teaching, administration, and coaching.

This minor will prepare students to earn certifications that are requirements for aquatic-related positions. Following completion, the student would be eligible to earn professional certifications including the American Red Cross Water Safety, Lifeguard Instructor, and others.

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Program Facts

Program Type

Undergraduate Minor

Enrollment Term

Rolling Admissions

Credits

15

Application Deadline

March 1

Duration

On average, it takes 2 years (4 semesters) to complete this minor.

Time Commitment

Full-Time or Part-Time

Program Overview

Outcome-Focused

The 15-credit minor prepares you to earn certifications and gain experience that permits you to work in pool and aquatic-related settings. In addition, the aquatic minor provides ancillary training for professionals in the areas of exercise physiology, physical or recreational therapy, and fitness trainers who are required to work in pool-related settings.

Experiential Learning

The minor provides practicum and teaching opportunities in the areas of beginning, intermediate, and advanced swimming instruction, swimming coaching, and aquatic-related classes (e.g.. Paddleboard yoga, aquatic exercise, etc).

Certification

Certifications are mandatory requirements for aquatic-related positions. Following completion, the Aquatics minor will certify students in American Red Cross Instructor courses (Water Safety, Lifeguard, and CPR/First Aid). The minor will also provide opportunity to pursue the Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification as well as United States Swimming Safety Training for Swim Coaches and other coaching certifications.

Degree Requirements

A practicum and internship presents students with the opportunity to demonstrate aquatic related skills in recreational, school, clinical, or private settings. An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for graduation.

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Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this degree. Students will be contacted for an interview following the application.

Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

The Minor in Aquatics is 15 credits. It consists of 9 required courses and 6 electives that you may view by clicking the button below.

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Course Sequencing

Many of the courses on the Plan of Study are offered once per year and are prerequisites for latter courses and therefore need to be planned accordingly.

Advising Support

Students will receive a minor advisor to assist in course planning upon acceptance into the program.

Career Pathways

  • Director of Aquatics
  • Aquatic Exercise Leader or Instructor
  • United States Swimming/NSCA Swimming Coach

Additional career and professional information may be found on the following links:  US Swimming or American Red Cross.

Program Faculty

Program Coordinator

Kevin McLaughlin

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