PED 154 Swimming for Fitness

Lecture: 0 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 1

This course introduces lap swimming, aquacises, water activities, and games. Emphasis is placed on increasing cardiovascular efficiency through aquatic exercise. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an individualized aquatic fitness program.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Participate in 80% of all fitness swim classes by practicing lap swimming, aqua exercises, and water activities to increase cardiovascular efficiency.
Demonstrate an increase in cardiovascular efficiency from pre to post testing 30 minute lap swim.