PHED 105 - Intermediate Swimming

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Physical Education

Description:

This course is designed to focus on the knowledge and skills necessary to 1) develop and demonstrate the mechanics necessary to swim the five basic strokes (front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke), 2)be safe in and around the water, recognizing potential hazardous conditions related to swimming and water recreation, and 3) to improve endurance and fitness and thereby develop a greater understanding of swimming as a component of a healthy lifestyle. Students considering intermediate swimming should possess the ability to perform the following beginning swimming skills: tread water, swim on the front and the back using any combination of alternating and simultaneous arm and leg actions, and swim underwater. Meets General Education Health and Physical Fitness requirement.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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