Lifesaving and Rescue
Advanced Level

Lifesaving and Rescue

What do you study in Lifesaving and Rescue?

Lifesaving and rescue as a sports discipline goes far beyond knowing how to swim: it is a rigorous training programme that prepares you to understand, teach and manage aquatic rescue from a technical and scientific perspective. You will learn how the human body responds to the stress of an aquatic environment, how to design training programmes and how to lead teams in emergencies.

  • Theoretical foundations of aquatic rescue and safety in facilities
  • Exercise physiology applied to aquatic environments
  • Training methodology and sports planning
  • First aid techniques and intervention protocols
  • Teaching methods for lifesaving and rescue
  • Management and organisation of safe aquatic spaces

This training opens the door to careers as a sports instructor, aquatic safety coordinator or trainer of future lifeguards.