East Stroudsburg University

Course Syllabus

Department:         FIT                                         

Course Title:        Swimming I                          Course Number:  153

Instructor:            Dr. Casebolt                         Phone: 3230

Meeting Times:    9:30-11MW

A.  Course Description

                This course is designed to familiarize the student with introductory swimming skills. The primary course objective of this course is for the individual to develop stroke mechanic proficiency. Stroke mechanics, aquatic conditioning, aquatic fitness activities will be emphasized.

B.  Course Objectives

                1.             The student will learn the basic stroke mechanics and                                 accompanying hydrodynamic principles.

C.  Course Outline             

                1.             Breathing Control and rhythmic breathing

                2.             Prone float/glide/recovery progression

                3.             Supine float/glide/recovery progression

                4.             Hydrodynamic Principles

                5.             Stroke Mechanics

                                a.             Front crawl

                                b.             Back crawl

                                c.             Elementary backstroke

                                d.             Breast stroke

                                e.             Sidestroke

                6.             Survival skills

                                a.             Treading water

                                b.             Drown proofing

D.  Reading List

                American Red Cross. Swimming and Diving. Mosby Year Book: 2004. (optional)

E.  Evaluation

FIT activities are graded “pass” or “fail.” In order to pass, a student must:

                1.             Attend all classes. Two unexcused absence are allowed.

                2.             Demonstrate proficiency in stroke mechanics.