12/4/2024 6:06:39 PM	APE 701 Course Outline as of Fall 2019	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  APE 701	Title:  ADAPTED SWIMMING
Full Title:  Adapted Swimming
Last Reviewed:11/26/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	0	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	0	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 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:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50

Title 5 Category:  Non-Credit
Grading:  Non-Credit Course
Repeatability:  27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  LPE 701

Catalog Description:

This course is designed for students with disabilities. Personalized programs will include instruction in water safety, aquatic exercise and basic swimming skills.  Programs will address the limitations of individual disability.  Emphasis is on encouraging independence through the teaching of lifelong fitness skills.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course is designed for students with disabilities. Personalized programs will include instruction in water safety, aquatic exercise and basic swimming skills.  Programs will address the limitations of individual disability.  Emphasis is on encouraging independence through the teaching of lifelong fitness skills.

(Non-Credit Course)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:27 - Exempt From Repeat Provisions

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

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

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

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

1.  Demonstrate personal safety in and around the pool.

2.  Demonstrate basic swimming skills and exercise techniques addressing the individual limitations of disability and fitness goals.

3.  Communicate benefits of implementing a lifelong fitness program using the medium of water.

 

Objectives:

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

1. Identify the limitations of individual disability in relationship to personal fitness goals.

2. Communicate needs for personal safety in and around the pool.

3. Perform swimming skills appropriate for individual limitations of disability.

4. Identify the benefit of aquatic activity.

5. Evaluate personal progress.

Topics and Scope

I. Disability Awareness

     A.  Individual strengths

     B.  Individual limitations of disability

 

II. Personal Safety

    A.  Entry and exit from pool

    B.  Necessary equipment

 

III. Individual Aquatic Program

    A.  Indications and contraindications

    B.  Goal setting

    C.  Intensity and progression

    D. Review program

    E. Track progress

 

IV. Swimming Skills

    A.  Rhythmic breathing

    B.  Prone float

    C.  Treading water

    D.  Front glide

    E.  Back float

    F.  Flutter kick front and back

    G. Stroke work as appropriate

 

V. Benefits of Aquatic Fitness

    A.  Muscular strength

    B.  Muscular endurance

    C.  Cardiovascular endurance

    D.  Flexibility

    E.  Body composition

Assignments:

1. Develop and implement an aquatic exercise program addressing individual limitations of

      disability

2. Perform swimming skills appropriate for disability

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 0 - 0%
None
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 30 - 30%
Aquatic exercise program, swimming skills
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 70 - 70%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Swimming Anatomy. McLeod, Ian. Human Kinetics. 2010 (classic)

Instructor prepared materials

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