Name of Course: Swimming I
& II
Course Name & Number:
KINE 1141/KINE 1153
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Synonym:
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Email:
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Office hours:
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Swimming II: A conditioning swimming class to improve cardiovascular endurance, swimming skills, and speed. The front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke will be covered.
Text/Materials: Required text material will be posted the first day of class. Appropriate attire will be discussed the first day of class as well as required materials for class.
Instructional Methodology: This class is an activity and participation course; the specific task/exercise(s) for students to complete will be demonstrated. Students will then complete the task/exercise(s) to the best of their ability.
Course Rationale: The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of the activity. By actively participating in an activity class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes lead s to a healthier lifestyle.
Course
Requirements:
We will swim every class period unless there is inclement weather (lightning &/or thunder) Please call the pool to check.
You will not be compared to anyone else in the class. Everyone enters the class with different skill and ability levels. Please be patient with yourself when acquiring new skills. Persistence is the key to mastering swimming skills.
Skills Covered:
Bilateral Breathing for freestyle (breathing equally on both sides)
Survival floating
Back crawl
Elementary backstroke
Breaststroke
Butterfly
Turns
Intro to snorkeling (All to the best of your ability)
Departmental
Objectives:
1.To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and benefits of swimming.
2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.
3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.
Grades: A= 90-100%
B=
80-89%
C=70-79%
D=60-69%
F=0-59%
Grades are based upon attendance, participation and tests. If you have any questions concerning grading, please ask your instructor. The specific grading requirements for this course are as follows:
Course Policies:
ALL students will complete health form prior to participating in class. Those students who require modification of any specific activity or exercise need to inform the instructor as soon as possible.
Cell phones, food, gum, and soft drinks are not allowed in classrooms/workout areas.
Proper workout shoes and clothing are required.
Attendance: All students are expected to attend classes. Non-attendance will have an impact on the student’s grade. The specific attendance policy for this particular class is as follows:
Withdrawal:
It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course. Instructors are allowed to withdraw students
but students must not rely on their instructor to withdraw them if they wish to
withdraw.
Incomplete: An incomplete (I) will be granted to a student in rare circumstances. Generally, to receive a grade of I, a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent course completion that occur after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of W.
Austin Community College policies for Academic
Freedom, Scholastic Dishonesty, Student Discipline, and Students with
Disabilities are as follows:
Scholastic Dishonesty: Acts prohibited by the College for which
discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not
limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized
collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted
by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression.
Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically
or on paper; projects, either individual or group; classroom presentations, and
homework” (Student
Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 32). Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will
depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on
one assignment to an F in the course and/or expulsion from this institution.
Academic Freedom: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions. Students may achieve their course goals by more than one method.
Student Discipline: Classroom behavior should support and enhance
learning. Behavior that disrupts the learning process will be dealt with
appropriately, which may include having the student leave class for the rest of
that day. In serious cases,
disruptive behavior may lead to a student being withdrawn from the class.
ACC's policy on student discipline can be found in the Student
Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 32.
OSD (Office of Students with
Disabilities) Statement: Each ACC
campus offers support services for students with documented physical or
psychological disabilities. Students
with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for
Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority
of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the
start of the semester” (Student
Handbook, 2002-2003, p. 14).