1/15/2025 12:27:34 AM	PHYED 12.1 Course Outline as of Summer 2010	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  PHYED 12.1	Title:  BEGINNING SWIMMING
Full Title:  Beginning Swimming
Last Reviewed:12/12/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	4.00		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	70.00
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 70.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PE 2.2

Catalog Description:

This class consists of basic swim strokes that include the front crawl, back crawl, and backstroke. In addition to swimming, this class also includes basic water safety skills and knowledge leading to safe practices while in, on or about the water.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This class consists of basic swim strokes that include the front crawl, back crawl, and backstroke. In addition to swimming, this class also includes basic water safety skills and knowledge leading to safe practices while in, on or about the water.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels

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:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

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

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Use proper stroke and breathing mechanics for the front crawl, back

   crawl and elementary backstroke.

2. Demonstrate proper technique for beginning swimming strokes.

3. Explain personal safety skills usable during a water emergency.

Topics and Scope

I.   Stroke Mechanics

   A. Front crawl

   B. Back crawl

   C. Backstroke

II.   Breathing Mechanics

   A. Front crawl

   B. Back crawl

   C. Backstroke

III.  General Safety Skills

   A.  Learn safe diving rules

   B.  Basic water safety techniques

   C.  Become familiar with pool rescue equipment

Assignments:

1. Skill demonstrations of strokes

2. Journal

3. Reading instructor prepared materials

4. Quizzes 2 to 4

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%
Class performances, performance exams
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

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

ARC Swimming and Diving Skills video.

Instructor prepared materials

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