LIFEGUARD? answer this!!!?

Question

hey so i'm taking a lifeguard training course this whole entire weekend and next saturday and i'm just curious. is it bad if i kinda swim the 500 slowly?? i mean i can swim im just not like super fast. and also, the instructors will teach you the saves right? am i going to be okay in this class as long as i can swim?

Answer 1

Hey I have my lifeguarding recertification class on Saturday and it isn't that big of a deal. I am a good swimmer, but I'm not on a swim team or anything. I am usually in the slower half in finishing my 500 but all that matters is that you finish. You just need to be strong to do the brick (for redcross) but you should be fine! And they will teach you all the saves, they are fun!

Answer 2

Take your time but don't relax. See if you can keep up with some of the people in your class.  The tests are not very hard, and are meant to be passed.  You should be fine.  They should be testing you on things they teach you, if you don't know how to do something then just ask them.