GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY Department of Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources PHED 158 — Underwater Hockey (1) Spring 2010 DAY/TIME: T 8:30-9:45 PM. LOCATION: Aquatic & Fitness Center PROFESSOR: David Sun EMAIL:
[email protected] OFFICE LOCATION: NA PHONE #: 703-772-2400 OFFICE HOURS: As Needed FAX #: 703-485-4515 COURSE FEE: No fee- but required equipment costs approximately $50 – $90 PREREQUISITES: Students should meet or exceed the following prerequisite skills. 1. Must be able to swim using the crawl stroke at least 50 meters in relaxed rhythm. 2. Demonstrate treading water in deep water for at least five minutes. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide basic instruction in the fundamentals of underwater hockey. Students will learn free diving and snorkeling activities in preparation for underwater hockey. They will learn about and experience physiological reactions to aquatic submersion. Significant attention throughout this course will be given to safety issues related to underwater training, emphasizing current and lifelong skills. COURSE OVERVIEW: In this course students will learn to participate in underwater activities. Students will learn to adapt physiologically to aquatic submersion. In addition, development of skills in snorkeling, free diving, and swimming will be emphasized. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Swim continuously underwater using any combination of strokes for 25 yards. 2. Demonstrate proper use of snorkeling and free diving equipment including clearing of mask and snorkel at-will and proper fin swim technique. 3. Conduct a breath hold descent to a depth of 12 feet and remain at depth for at least 30 seconds.