20807229Swimming for Fitness
Course Information
Description
Designed to help the student achieve and maintain a good fitness level and perfect swimming strokes.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate the related principles to specific stroke skills
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    by improving your swimming distance in the 12 and 30 minute swims on each test
    by improving stroke skills as tested
    Criteria
    you attend mini class lectures
    you investigate tension-relaxation related to stroke skills
    you investigate resistance related to stroke skills
    you explore the law of inertia related to stroke skills
    you explore the law of action-reaction related to stroke skills
    you explore the law of acceleration related to stroke skills
    you explore the lift and drag forces related to stroke skills
    you explore the factors in developing speed related to stroke skills
    you demonstrate proper swimming strokes
    you participate in 12 and 30 minute swims for time

  2. Differentiate the methods which can be used to develop strength and endurance in swimming
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class drills and workouts
    by performing two 12 and 30 minute swims for distance
    Criteria
    you participate in class training sessions
    you practice proper swim methods as demonstrated in class

  3. Apply the immediate effects of exercise in swimming
    Assessment Strategies
    by wearing a heart rate monitor in class
    by swimming a further distance each week
    by turning in your heart rate calculations
    Criteria
    you participate in class training sessions
    you use proper training techniques as demonstrated by instructor
    you develop warm-up and cool down routines for workout

  4. Demonstrate the correct techniques for continuous swimming
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing two 12 and 30 minute tests for distance
    by attending and participating in class
    Criteria
    you demonstrate a front flip turn
    you use recommended training techniques for improving efficiency and times with training
    you demonstrate proper stroke form

  5. Demonstrate correct techniques for front crawl, back crawl, breastroke and butterfly
    Assessment Strategies
    on a written exam
    by participating in workouts
    by completing the stroke testing
    Criteria
    you perform proper stroke techniques as demonstrated by instructor during workouts
    you attend all mini lectures on stroke technique
    you summarize stroke techniques as presented in videos