PHED 10A: AQUATICS: LEVEL I, BEGINNING SWIMMING
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 3 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | This course is included in the Aquatic family of activity courses. |
| 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
- Demonstrate basic water safety skills
- Students will demonstrate confidence in and around water.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Use proper stroke and breathing mechanics for the front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.
B. Demonstrate proper technique for beginning swimming strokes.
C. Explain personal safety skills usable during a water emergency.
Course Content
A. Stroke Mechanics
1. Front crawl
2. Back crawl
3. Backstroke
B. Breathing Mechanics
1. Front crawl
2. Back crawl
3. Backstroke
C. General Safety Skills
1. Learn safe diving rules
2. Basic water safety techniques
3. Become familiar with pool rescue equipment
Lab Content
A. Stroke Mechanics
B. Breathing Mechanics
C. General Safety Skills
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Skill demonstrations of strokes
B. Journal entries
C. Writing assignments based on prepared reading materials
D. Quizzes 1-4
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Physical activity
B. Video analysis
C. Lecture
D. Demonstration
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Onsgard, Eldin. Swimming Essentials. 2nd ed. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, October 10, 2014.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Attendance and observation at high school and/or college level swim practice and/or swim meet
B. Journal entries
C. Reading instructor prepared materials and completing assigned writing assignments