5/8/2024 6:35:04 PM	KAQUA 1 Course Outline as of Fall 2023	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KAQUA 1	Title:  INTRODUCTION TO SWIMMING
Full Title:  Introduction to Swimming
Last Reviewed:2/27/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  26.25

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

This class is an introduction to water for non-swimmers and students will learn basic swim techniques, and water safety protocol.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This class is an introduction to water for non-swimmers and students will learn basic swim techniques, and water safety protocol.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2018	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2018	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Enter the water safely

2. Demonstrate introductory water training techniques

3. Demonstrate basic water safety techniques

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Feel comfortable around water

2. Perform introductory swim techniques

3. Apply water safety techniques

Topics and Scope

I. Water Anxiety

    A. Feeling comfortable in water

    B. Breathing techniques

II. Swim Mechanics

    A. Front crawl

    B. Back crawl

III. General Safety Skills

    A. Basic water safety techniques

    B. Become familiar with pool rescue equipment

Assignments:

1. Practice breathing techniques and strokes

2. Skill demonstrations of strokes

3. Journal

4. Quizzes

5. Reading instructor prepared materials

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 5 - 10%
Journal
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 35%
Skill demonstrations
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 35%
Quizzes
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 55%
Attendance and participation; practice breathing techniques

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

The Complete Beginners Guide To Swimming: Professional guidance and support to help you through every stage of learning how to swim. Young, Mark. Educate and Learn Publishing. 2016 (classic).

Instructor prepared materials

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