Swimming for Fitness I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

PHED-1112-001 Swimming for Fitness I

Prerequisites

Course Description

Lap swimming for fitness through a variety of lap pool workouts and techniques. Classes meet off campus; fees allow the student full access to off campus facility.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 3 act)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ No texts required.

Supplies

\ Goggles, swimsuit and towel.

Student Performance

\ By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives with a minimum 70% competency level based upon regular participation in moderate fitness activities and completion of required assignments. Also the student will:
\ 1. Complete a medical history assessment and a pre and post fitness evaluation.
\ 2. Set specific long term and short term goals and monitor progress throughout the semester.
\ 3. Keep a daily log of exercise activities.
\ 4. Define frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise.
\ 5. Identify an aerobic conditioning program and progress through it during the semester.
\ 6. Locate the carotoid and radial artery for the purpose of counting heart beats per minute.
\ 7. Determine an individual exercise training zone (target heart rate) using both a chart and the Karvonen method.
\ 8. Learn what the warm-up, aerobic exercise, and cool down phases of exercise are.
\ 9. Become familiar with various aerobic exercise machines (stair, airdyne, treadmill).
\ 10. Acquire essential skills for making positive behavior changes in the areas of Nutrition, Fitness, Stress Management and Weight Management
\ 11. Choose and participate in an exercise program throughout the semester.
\ 12. Complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionaire(PAR-Q) form.

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College and Gold's Gym policies and procedures.

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\ Students must use their Gold's Gym card to gain entry into Gold's Gym. 

Grading Criteria

\ GRADING POLICY: This is the #1 priority!
\ You must attend in order to progress and make a grade.

\ Attendance:  80 %

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\ If you cannot attend class call Gold’s Gym @ 359-5438, and leave a message with the front desk. If I do not receive a call, you will have an unexcused absence for that day.
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\ TTH & MW                   Summer
\ 0 Absences = 100     0 Absences = 100
\ 1 “ = 90                        1-2 “ = 90
\ 2 “ = 80                        3 “ = 80
\ 3 “ = 70                        4 ‘ = 70
\ 4 “ = 60                        5 or more = Automatic F
\ 5+ “ = Automatic F
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\ 2. Participation 20%
\ Interest taken in class.
\ Always bring swimsuit, towel and goggles.
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\ Students who do not finish the course and who do not formally drop the course through the registrars office will receive a grade of F.

\ Arrangements for make-up classes must be made with the instructor.

Attendance

\ This is the #1 priority!
\ You must attend in order to progress and make a grade.
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\ If you cannot attend class call the Carter Fitness Center at 345-5515 and leave a message with the front desk. If I do not receive a call, you will have an unexcused absence for that day.

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\ TTH & MW                   Summer
\ 0 Absences = 100     0 Absences = 100
\ 1 “ = 90                        1-2 “ = 90
\ 2 “ = 80                        3 “ = 80
\ 3 “ = 70                        4 ‘ = 70
\ 4 “ = 60                        5 or more = Automatic F
\ 5+ “ = Automatic F

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Class lessons will vary weekly depending on how quickly students master swimming skills. Once a student masters the all basic swim skills they may join the swimming for fitness schedule if preferred. Introduction of skills will be slowly paced so that students don’t get overwhelmed and have plenty of time to master the skill before moving to the next level. Time in mastering skills may vary greatly between individuals. Effort is the key to success.