Swimming: Intermediate

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Course Description

This class is for those who can swim across a 50-yard pool. In this class you will learn how to: breathe effectively, tread water, dive in from the edge and use swimming equipment (kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins). You will be introduced to and gain further development of the 4 competitive swimming strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke & Butterfly). An introduction to flipturns and intervals (50 yard repeats) will be taught. Underwater videotaping and stroke review and analysis will occur. Prerequisite: Ability to swim across a 50-yard pool continuously. You MUST be comfortable in deep water, if you are uncomfortable in deep water please take PE 50 or 51 Beginning Swim I or II.

Grading Basis

RSN - Satisfactory/No Credit

Min

1

Max

1

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

Yes

Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit

8

Course Component

Activity

Enrollment Optional?

No