| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | Woodruff PE Cnt - Pool Lap Lan | Marshall, Christopher. | PPF. | 1 | 1983 | TBA. |
First class meeting at WPEC Pool bleachers
Content: Course Objectives: To improve and/or maintain cardiovascular and muscular endurance, to enhance the students practical and cognitive knowledge in fitness and nutrition concepts, and to establish a sound, individual exercise program that may be maintained throughout life. Designed to develop specific fitness components utilizing swimming techniques and lap swimming as conditioning tools.
Particulars: Fulfills Principles of Physical Fitness requirement. Two written quizzes. Pre and post physical fitness assessment. Textbook required. Other forms of cardiovascular and strength activities will be incorporated throughout the semester.
Students should have a basic understanding and basic ability to swim the freestyle stroke with rotary breathing, as this will be the stroke most commonly used during the class.Must be able to complete at least 375 yards in 12 minutes.
Recommended Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Mayfield Publishers, 8th ed., 2008. Fit and Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness.
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.