Transcript title
Masters Swimming
Credits
1
Grading mode
Standard letter grades
Total contact hours
30
Other hours
30
Course Description
Designed to strengthen swimming stroke skills to the advanced level. Introduces advanced concepts of fitness swimming. Prepares students for a lifetime of participation in swimming and racing if desired. Students will attend organized masters swim team practices. Previous swimming experience expected.
Course learning outcomes
1. Explain the relationship between human behavior and health.
2. Engage regularly in skills development, safety practices, and fundamentals of swimming to develop overall physical fitness and enhance sport activities.
3. Enhance and maintain competitive swimming skills in preparation for competitive swims in pool swim meets or open water.
4. Improve on learned swimming skills and introduce advanced skills used in training to use as a lifelong skill and exercise activity.
Content outline
Intro to master swimming and assessment
Front crawl stroke
Back crawl stroke
Butterfly stroke
Swimming pool lengths
Intro to front and back and turns
Diving
Required materials
Appropriate equipment will be highlighted and discussed in the first class. Equipment must be provided by the student.
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