College of Public Health to offer credit to students who become public pool lifeguards
In a new collaboration with Philadelphia’s Office of Parks and Recreation, Temple University’s College of Public Health will offer three university credit hours to current Temple students who become certified and work as a lifeguard at a city pool this summer.
Six public pools are located within a mile of Temple’s main campus, giving students an opportunity to earn valuable work experience in the North Philadelphia community while earning college credit.
This new opportunity is offered through the college’s Kinesiology Physical Activity Program (KPAP).
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