TimeDaysLocationInstructorGERCreditOPUS Class NumberSyllabus (Tentative)
2:00pm-3:15pm
MW
Woodruff PE Cnt - Pool Lap Lan
Scott Murphy. PED. 12091 TBA.

January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010

Prerequisites: Rhythmic breathing (side breathing in freestyle) and back floating are requisite skills to join this class.

Catalog Description: This course is specifically designed for students who wish to continue conditioning and exercise through swimming. This class is suited for moderate to strong swimmers. Through rigorous activity, students will develop technique and workout patterns during class time. Rhythmic breathing (side breathing in freestyle) and back floating are requisite skills to enroll in this class.

Semester Details:

Content: Content: This course is specifically designed for students who wish to continue conditioning and exercise through a swimming-based training program. Completion of a Swim Fitness course is recommended, but not required. This class is suited for moderate to strong swimmers. During the drop/add period, the instructor reserves the right to evaluate students to determine the student’s ability to participate in the class. Students should be able to swim 400 yards (16 lengths of the pool) unassisted in 12 minutes or less. Each student will be instructed at his/her level.

Particulars: While stroke technique and development will be a fundamental part of this class, this class will not be a “learn to swim” class. Rhythmic breathing (side breathing in Freestyle) and back floating are requisite and essential skills to enroll in this class. Through rigorous activity, students will develop better stroke technique and increased fitness levels during class time. They will be required to keep a detailed journal of in-class and out-of-class exercise assignments.

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