These classes are available for college credit. Registration for these classes takes place at the Admissions and Records Office. See the MHCC Schedule of Day, Evening and Weekend Classes for registration information. Go to the online schedule for complete listings.

Beginning Swimming - PE 185SWM

This course is designed to help the non-swimming student feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely, to give students success with fundamental locomotor aquatic skills, and to learn some basic rescue skills.

Swimming & Basic Water Safety-PE185FSW

The course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to improve basic swimming skills and become proficient at an intermediate swimmer level. In addition, opportunities are provided for swim conditioning, so the student's fitness level should improve. The course also trains an individual to be able to respond in an aquatic emergency and perform basic forms of self-rescue.

Fitness Lap Swimming - PE 185SWQ

This course is designed for the swimmer who has intermediate or better swimming skill, and who wishes to continue perfecting the swimming strokes, while also improving his/her fitness level through a structured training program.

Flexible Fitness Lap Swim- PE185SWY

This course is designed for the swimmer who has progressed beyond the beginning level of swimming or has intermediate or above swimming skills and who wishes to continue perfecting the swimming strokes and at the same time improve his/her fitness level through a structured, instructor-guided training program or through a self-guided and self-paced program.

Independent Study

Introduction to SCUBA - PE185SWH

This course is designed to give student the necessary knowledge and training to enable them to safely enjoy the sport of scuba diving in the northwest. Since scuba diving is an equipment-intensive sport, much emphasis is placed on selection, care and use of equipment.

Lifeguard Training - HPE291

The purpose of this course is to teach lifeguards the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and recognize aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare lifeguard candidates to recognize emergencies, respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and to prevent drowning and other incidents. The course also teaches the first aid and CPR skills an individual needs to become a professional lifeguard. American Red Cross certificates for Lifeguard Training (which includes First Aid) and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.