KNES 1DX
Advanced Swimming


Course Description

This course is an introduction to Kinesiology through skills and techniques for the advanced swimmer. Global and historical development of swimming as a fitness and competitive activity will be discussed. Advanced stroke skills, endurance swimming, racing turns and starts, and springboard diving will be covered. The student will perform skills at a greater speed and distance at an advanced motor skill level. American Red Cross stroke standards will be followed but adaptations will be allowed based on physical ability, age, strength, and gender. Students will review basic exercise physiology and nutrition appropriate to swimming.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
28203 KNES 1DX 01 ·T·R··· 11:30 AM-12:45 PM Danielle Altman POOLM

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.


Course Details

Units
1 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 3
Gen Ed
General Education Class
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading
Also Listed As
KNES 1D

General Course Statement

General Statement
See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
Prerequisite
KNES 1C or KNES 1CX, or equivalent swimming skills
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