SPRT 209 – Swimming I

Course Content:

Development of breath, arm, leg, and body coordination, freestyle and backstroke technical learning skills.

Topics Covered:

Week 1: Information about Course Aims and Objectives, Introduction
Week 2: Importance, Objective, and Learning Outcomes of the Course
Week 3: Pool Hygiene and Pool Rules
Week 4: Auxiliary Materials Used in Swimming and Their Correct Use
Week 5: Importance of Warming Up, Stretching, and Using Weights in Swimming
Week 6: Technical Analysis of Freestyle
Week 7: Midterm Exam
Week 8: Correct Use of the Body, Importance of Breathing and Arm Technique, Progressions
Week 9: Importance of Diving and Turns in Freestyle Technique
Week 10: Reinforcement of Correct Technique by Supporting Freestyle with Visual Videos
Week 11: Technical Analysis of Backstroke
Week 12: Correct Use of the Body, Importance of Breathing and Arm Technique, Progressions
Week 13: Importance of Starts and Turns in Backstroke Technique
Week 14: Reinforcement of Correct Technique by Supporting Backstroke with Visual Videos

Instructor

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