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ATHL 0111 - Swimming Training

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 107 Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced swimming skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience Hours: 58 laboratory per unit Description: Stresses swimming training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate swimming. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 0.5-3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 29-174 By Arrangement Contact Hours 29-174 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Compare and contrast safe versus harmful movements. Evaluate personal fitness level. Evaluate movements resulting in disqualification. Develop a set of drills for a specific stroke. Course Content Outline 1. Testing for Swimming Fitness 2. Warming Up and Cooling Down 3. Tailoring Training for Specific Strokes and Events 4. Building Endurance 5. Training for Core Stability 6. Developing Explosive Power 7. Enhancing Flexibility for Better Strokes 8. Preventing injury through proper techniques and movements 9. Nutrition and Hydration for Swimmers 10. Creating a Strength and Conditioning Program Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Demonstrate skills related to successful teamwork 2. Evaluate personal fitness levels at the start and finish of the course using multiple assessment techniques; 3. Demonstrate appropriate movements to achieve specific fitness goals, and/or competitive levels. 4. Analyze and determine movements and actions resulting in disqualifications; 5. Demonstrate a set of drills for each swimming stroke, with a stated objective; 6. Demonstrate a higher level of skills corresponding with each course repetition. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read chapter in Elite Swimming Workouts for drills and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read and be prepared to discuss "Competitive Training and Resting for Championship Competitions." Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read chapter in Elite Swimming Workouts for drills and apply techniques to improve all 4 of the basic strokes. 2. After reading "Competitive Training and Resting for Championship Competitions," write a 2 page paper stating how tapering and nutrition effects results at a championship competition. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Appropriate suit, goggles, swim cap and any other equipment determined by coach.