In the WSI/BSI class, you'll learn:

• swimming
• teaching
• observation techniques
• and much more!

For more information, email learntoswim@lamar.edu 

All students in the Water Safety Instructor class must pass a non-timed pre-test at a level 4 skill level:

• swim 25 yards of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke
• swim 20 yards of butterfly
• float one minute on your back
• tread water for one minute

All students in the Basic Swim Instructor class must pass a non-timed pre-test at a level 3 skill level:

• swim 25 yards of front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke
• float one minute on your back
• tread water for one minute
• Step into water and totally submerge, float or tread water for 1 minute, rotate one full circle and orient to exit, swim 25 yards without stopping and exit the water

All participants must be 16 years old by the last class day. Bring a picture ID when completing your swim pre-test to verify your Date of Birth. 

WSI and BSI Classes

What do I do next?

1. Choose the session that works best for you.  You will have to attend all three days for the entire class time.
   1. Fridays 5pm-10pm
   2. Saturdays & Sundays 9am-7pm
2. See the link below to register and pay online before the deadline. Cost is $225.
3. Come to the indoor pool on pre-test day to complete your swimming pre-test. Time can be adjusted for the pre-test. Must bring a picture ID with Date of Birth to verify age.
4. You must complete all the online portions before your first day of class.  Print out your completion record and present it on the first day.
5. You will be emailed instructions for all assignments that are due before your first class day. 
6. Meet on your first class day in Health and Human Performance Complex Room 206.

Spring 2023 Class Registration