PE 185LSW - Lap Swimming

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Sufficient physical ability to swim and/or move in a pool environment.

Course Description: Fosters the development of cardiovascular health and increased strength and flexibility through aquatic and strength exercises at the community YMCA pool and fitness center. The course emphasizes overall fitness and encourages students to swim and train at their own paces. Students set individual goals for swimming and strength training, and strive to reach those goals over the course of the term. Students meet with the instructor before the class begins to discuss class procedures and goals.

Course is repeatable.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Participate in swimming and use safe exercise guidelines.
CLO#2: Demonstrate improvement in the targeted areas of body composition. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Improve efficiency of swim strokes and distance of swimming. Safely modify and personalize a swim program to fit individual abilities and fitness levels, which encourages lifelong exercise and increases overall wellness.
CLO#4: Create and follow safe exercise routines for the entire body designed to improve the fitness level, stretch isolated muscles and gain greater muscle coordination.