PHDA 21A: MODIFIED AQUATICS
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2023 |
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | UC will limit transfer credit for any/all Physical Education activity courses to a maximum of 6 quarter units; not open to students with credit in ALAP 70X. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Area VII: Lifelong Learning |
| Transferable: | CSU/UC |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to identify three of the primary components of fitness.
- Students will be able to identify and discuss how this class has improved their level of fitness, health and well being.
Description
Group or individualized instruction in proper swimming and water exercise techniques.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Identify the components of an individualized swimming program
- Develop and demonstrate an individualized swimming program
- Identify and describe the basic swim strokes and basic water exercises
- Demonstrate an increase in continuous swimming duration or an increase in distance per time
- Demonstrate an increase in endurance through water exercise
Course Content
- Development of individualized swim program
- Development of proper stroke technique
- Arm pull
- Kick
- Breathing techniques
- Swim equipment available for the physically limited individual
- Kickboard
- Hand paddles
- Flotation devices
- Fins
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Progression of swim techniques
- Water entry
- Blowing bubbles
- Face in the water, floating
- Gliding
- Kicking
- Arm pull
- Timing
- Breathing
Lab Content
- Training principles of cardiovascular exercise
- Water dynamics
- Physiological benefits
- Symptoms of exercise intolerance
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Swimming pool.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Pre- and post-activity measurements
Written self-evaluation
Measurable progress on SEC
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Laboratory
Demonstration
Discussion
Cooperative learning exercises
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Handouts provided by instructor, as needed.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Optional reading and writing assignments as recommended by instructor
Discipline(s)
Physical Education (Adapted): Disabled Student Programs and Services