Leland Yarger
Coordinator, Aquatics
School of Physical Education, Sport, & Exercise Science
Muncie, IN 47306 Phone: 765-285-8282 ljyarger@bsu.edu
Aquatics Program (General Information)The Exercise Science, Aquatics Program is the most comprehensive Aquatic Degree in the country. In this program, you can earn 30 or more certifications including:
Basic Certifications
Instructor Certifications
Basic and Intermediate Swimming (ARC)
Fundamentals of Instructor Training (ARC, FIT)
Basic Water Rescue (ARC)
Assistant Instructor of SCUBA (YMCA)
Safety Training for Swim Coaches (ARC)
Water Safety Instructor (ARC WSI)
CPR (AAOS) (ARC)
CPR/FA/AED Instructor (ARC)
First Aid (AAOS) (ARC)
Lifeguard Instructor (ARC LGI)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer (AAOS) (ARC)
CPR/PR Instructor (ARC)
Emergency Response/First Responder(AAOS) (ARC)
Oxygen Instructor (ARC)
Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer (ARC)
(AAPAR) = American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation
(ARC) = American Red Cross
(AAOS) = American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
(DAN) = Divers Alert Network
(IHSAA) = In High School Athletic Association
Aquatics Program (Facilities)Our courses utilize multiple facilities due to the variety of curriculum. Physical assets include a 25 yard x 40 competition/recreation pool, 25 yard, 8 lane competition pool, 3 meter and 1 meter spring boards over a diving well with underwater observatory. One facility has a flume. Multiple electronic classrooms are used as well as a computer lab and resource center in the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science.