PEAC 1012 - Beginning Swimming

(0.5)

This is a basic class designed to help eliminate the students’ fear of the water as well as their ability to care for themselves in the water. Students will increase endurance and learn how to coordinate additional movements in a logical and meaningful manner. The skills to be taught are the crawl stroke, elementary backstroke, survival float, diving techniques, breath control, and treading water techniques. Basic rescue skills and personal safety skills are also introduced. (.5 hr lec, .5 hr lab)