TransfermaticKIN at East Los Angeles College

    KIN 301-4 - Swimming Skills IV

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    Class Size
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    Difficulty
    4.4Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Kinesiology 301-3.
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course helps prepare swimmers for the physical requirements of Advanced Life Saving and Water Safety instructor. Advanced techniques of swimming, terminology, and fluid mechanics in water are covered in this course. Swimming strokes include front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. Racing starts, flip turns, dives, and touch turns are introduced on an advanced level. Advanced principles of training include: Interval training concepts, increased yardage, and advance breathing techniques to build endurance. Indoor and outdoor water safety is reviewed in this course.