THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH EDUCATION DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Aquatics Department SPRING 2015 PED 101J BEGINNING SWIMMING-I. 11770 TTh 2:00pm-3:30pm @ GRE Pool PED 101J BEGINNING SWIMMING-II. 11775 TTh 3:00pm-4:30pm @ GRE Pool 11780 TTh 4:00pm-5:30pm @ GRE Pool PED 101J STROKE TECHNIQUE AND FITNESS SWIM 11785 TTh 8am-9:30am @ TSC Pool 11790 TTh 9am-10:30am @ TSC Pool PED 106C SWIM CONDITIONING 12430 TTh 10:00am-11:30am @ TSC Pool 12445 TTh 11:00am-12:30pm @ TSC Pool 12450 TTh 12:00pm-1:30pm @ TSC Pool KIN 119 SWIMMING-BASIC CORE 11120 TTh 8:00am-9:30am @ TSC Pool 11125 TTh 9:00am-10:30am @ TSC Pool 11130 TTh 10:00am-11:30am @ TSC Pool 11135 TTh 11:00am-12:30pm @ TSC Pool INSTRUCTOR: Don Crowley E-MAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (512) 232-3949 office (512) 471-0598 fax OFFICES: TSC 4.204 / GRE 4.142 OFFICE HOURS: TTh 7:15am-8:00am @ TSC Pool TTh 1:30pm-2:00pm @ GRE Pool By appointment UT Department of Kinesiology and Health Education Courses: http://www.edb.utexas.edu/khe/pete/crowley.php I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. CREDITS: 1 semester hour. PASS/FAIL OPTION: This is a 1 hour credit course; therefore, your final grade will be reflected in your University GPA. Any student (except KIN majors) may elect to take Kinesiology courses Pass/ Fail. Graduate students are ADVISED to enroll Credit/No Credit; graduating seniors are urged to enroll Pass/Fail. B. PREREQUISITES: KIN 119 SWIMMING-BASIC CORE Well-adjusted to deep water, but weak swimmer. Able to swim one length on front or side and one on the back. Able to enter deep water and tread for one minute. Additional activities will be discussed in class to aide in AMS degree plan. PED 101J-BEG SWIMMING – I. Non swimmer or very weak swimmer (uncomfortable in deep water). PED 101J-BEG SWIMMING – II. Well-adjusted to deep water, but weak swimmer. Able to swim one length on front or side and one on the back. Able to enter deep water and tread for one minute. PED 101J-STROKE TECHNIQUE & FITNESS SWIMMING Well-adjusted to deep water, but weak swimmer. Able to swim one length on front or side, one on the back and one additional stroke. Able to enter deep water and tread for one minute. PED 106C-SWIM CONDITIONING To help students attain physical fitness through development of proper swimming techniques. Students will be taught skills so that they may continue to include aerobic swimming as a means of exercise throughout their lifetime fitness program. Should be able to swim 50 yards in 50 seconds or less and well-adjusted to deep water. C. OPTIONAL TEXT AND VIDEO: Swimming and Water Safety, American Red Cross, Mosby Year Book Publ. http://www.redcross.org/lp/aquatics/ D. MATERIALS: • Digital Movie Recorder for start, turn and stroke analysis • SWIM SUIT that stays on. Please label. At least 2 pair. • GOGGLES. Please label. At least 2 pair. • SWIM CAPS are recommended. Please label. At least 2 pair. • 1 PAIR OF SWIM FINS • At least one towel • Sweatshirt or warm-ups • PEN/ PENCIL AND A CLIPBOARD for daily use • 8.5” X 11” SPIRAL NOTEBOOK FOR AQUATICS ACTIVITY JOURNAL. Advanced technology options will be discussed. II. COURSE PURPOSE To help students attain physical fitness through development of proper swimming techniques. Students will be introduced to 5 swimming strokes, springboard diving, cardiovascular conditioning, and personal safety and elementary rescue skills, and basic snorkeling techniques. III. COURSE OBJECTIVES A. Develop stroke proficiency in 5-7 swimming strokes. B. Develop confidence in your swimming ability. C. Develop cardiovascular fitness through a suitable individualized conditioning program. D. Develop skills for safety and conditioning in and around the water and prepare student for their next level of interest in swimming: i.e. lifeguard training, water safety instructor, conditioning swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, springboard and platform diving and water polo. E. Increase knowledge of exercise physiology and nutrition. IV. UNITS OF INSTRUCTION A. Review of selected water adjustment skills. 1. Sculling 2. Treading water (5 min) 3. Rhythmic Breathing (Bobbing) 4. Underwater swimming B. STROKES 1. Front crawl 2. Back crawl 3. Breaststroke 4. Sidestroke 5. Elementary Backstroke 6. Survival backstroke (Navy-T Backstroke) 7. Butterfly C. ENTRIES and TURNS 1. Feet first surface dive 2. Headfirst dives - surface, long shallow, standing front, grab, track, back and the basic springboard/ platform approach and pike. 3. Stride and compact jump 4. Open, spin and flip turns D. WATER SAFETY 1. Personal Safety 2. Personal Flotation Devices 3. Survival 4. Use of clothing for flotation 5. Basic Rescue Skills and Elementary Assists 6. Familiarity with in line stabilization 7. Familiarity with Rescue Breathing and CPR w/ AED 8. Familiarity with Small Craft, Kayak, Stand-UP Paddle board and Commercial transport Safety 9. Familiarity with Skin Diving, Snorkeling and SCUBA V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS A. SAFETY: AT NO TIME WILL YOU ENTER THE WATER WITHOUT AN INSTRUCTOR'S OR LIFEGUARD'S PERMISSION!! B. REGULAR ATTENDANCE (see "Standards for Grades") C. ATTIRE: Women are urged to wear one-piece suits. Men are to wear suits with a draw- string that can be tied. Suits that stay on are recommended. No cut-offs. Long hair must be braided/rubber-banded or wear a cap. Goggles are recommended. D. PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS: Physical limitations: If you have any permanent physical limitation that might affect your swimming ability (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.), I must be informed prior to your first entry into the water. If an illness or injury occurs during class, I must be informed immediately. If you have a temporary limitation (cold, sore throat, etc.) you may choose to observe the class (see "Standards for Grades"). E. SHOWERS/ DRESSING ROOMS: There are male and a female locker rooms. The showers off of the pool deck are co-ed. This means in the shower you DO NOT DISROBE! Please keep your swimming suits on and change in the appropriate area. F. LOCKERS: Will be discussed in class. G. TOWELS: Will be discussed in class. WARNING! If you use a day use locker and if the lock remains on the locker past closing time, it will be cut off. You may choose to bring an exercise bag instead of using a locker. Try to keep your bag off the deck to keep it dry. Please LABEL as many of your personal items as possible. VI. STANDARDS FOR GRADES: A = 90 - 100 Points B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 - 69 F = < 60 A. (50%) SKILLS Max. Points: DVD Analysis and Critique 10 “Hollywood” One start- wall push, feet or head first Two turns-open/ spin/ flip Three different swimming strokes (25 yds each-75yds total) 1-Good 1-Bad 1-Ugly Strokes: Front crawl (Freestyle) Back crawl (Backstroke) Breaststroke Butterfly Sidestroke Elementary Backstroke Navy T Survival Backstroke Entry: Wall push, feet or head first Turns: Open, spin or flip Aquatics Activity Journal ( electronic/ notebook) 10 Personal Fitness Log (print out below) 10 Labs and Quizzes (4 @ 2 pts.) 8 Mid-term TU 03/03/15 2 Final Exam TH 05/07/15 10 TOTAL 50 B. (50%) PARTICIPATION: Active in the water participation will determine this grade according to the following scale. You start the semester with 50 points out of a possible 100 points. Each absence will DEDUCT 10 points from your final grade. 0-2 absences = 50 - 30 points 3-4 absences = 20 - 10points 5 absences = 0 points 5 OR MORE ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE C. ATTENDANCE: Class begins at the scheduled meeting time listed and meets 60 minutes. All absences are recorded as unexcused. Two absences are excused and are to be used at your discretion. D. OBSERVATION: Students with temporary limitations may choose to observe the class. Two observations will not affect your grade. The third and each additional observation will take points from your final grade. E. TARDINESS: One point will be deducted from your final point total for each 10 minutes of tardiness accumulated. F. MAKE -UPS and EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit forms may be found on the class web site. This is a brief listing of items for extra credit are below. Additional opportunities will be announced during the semester pending dates of special events. • Attend one master's swim practice session and observe. Complete evaluation form provided for credit. • Attend a lap swim at any 25 yrd pool and swimming a minimum of 45 minutes. Completed make up swim forms to state where you swam, the date and time you swam, and the distance you swam in 45 minutes. • Attend and observe an aquatic event (collegiate swim meet, open water swim , etc.). Complete evaluation form provided for credit. • Review two (2) fitness, swimming or exercise training articles and complete article summary sheet provided for a credit. G. EQUIPMENT: Swimming equipment is available for purchase: Longhorn Aquatics Store/ Texas Swim Center 2nd floor Lane Four Swim Shop Recreational Sports Gym Store/ Gregory Gymnasium Tom’s Dive and Swim Academy Surplus, Target, Sports Authority and others-seasonal H. UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Sexual Harassment It is the policy of the University to maintain an educational environment free of sexual harassment and intimidation (Rev; HOP, 4.A.3, June 3, 2003). The General Policy Guidelines and Procedures for Reporting and Responding to Sexual Misconduct can be found at http://www.utexas.edu/policies/hoppm/04.A.03.html. Students with Disabilities Services for Students with Disabilities is the area on campus responsible for determining eligibility and implementing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at the University of Texas.