SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 3:10:21 PMAPE 701 Course Outline as of Fall 2019

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  APE 701Title:  ADAPTED SWIMMING  
Full Title:  Adapted Swimming
Last Reviewed:11/26/2018

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum0Lecture Scheduled017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled0
Minimum0Lab Scheduled3.006 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00Total 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:
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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
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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:
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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.
 

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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
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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:
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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:
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Swimming Anatomy. McLeod, Ian. Human Kinetics. 2010 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials

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