FAW 106F3 - Individual Fitness: Swimming

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Cardiovascular conditioning through lap swimming. Includes essential water and personal safety, basic stroke review, techniques of endurance swimming, and personal fitness assessment and activity modifications.

Information: May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate. This course is not suitable for students with a fear of water or who do not have some initial swimming skill.

Course Learning Outcomes

Perform each of the basic competitive strokes within her/his physical capabilities (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, butterfly).
Demonstrate improved technique/efficiency in at least two of the strokes.
Demonstrate an improvement in swimming stamina (consecutive minutes or distance completed).
Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program.

Outline:

Essential Water and Personal Safety
1. Terminology
2. Etiquette for sharing lanes and pool safety
3. Sunscreen, hydration
4. Use of equipment and swim aides
5. Principles and safety considerations of warming up and cooling down
Basic Stroke Development Review
1. Front crawl
2. Back crawl
3. Breaststroke
4. Butterfly
5. Elementary backstroke
6. Sidestroke
Endurance Swimming Techniques
1. Breathing techniques
2. Turns
Personal Fitness Assessment and Activity Modifications
1. Cardiovascular
2. Techniques to increase or decrease exercise intensity
3. Personal goal setting
4. Confidence in swimming