WE 145 - Intermediate Swimming

Description
Fundamental to advanced training techniques in swimming are taught to promote swimming as a life-long way to remain fit and active. Students participate in a variety of training methods and performance tests to enhance their ability as a swimmer and improve their overall health.

Credit Hours: 1
Contact Hours: 2
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate proper mechanics while learning and performing swimming strokes.

2. Use the appropriate drills and equipment to achieve goals relating to specific stokes given one’s own skill level.

3. Apply the six dimensions of wellness to one’s life. The Six Dimensions of Wellness are: Emotional, Mental/Intellectual, Spiritual, Physical, Social, and Environmental.

4. Develop a plan to incorporate lifelong healthy habits into one’s life.

5. Set personal goals for a healthy diet and safe/effective exercise training.

6. Demonstrate the ability to be physically active through swimming.

7. Know and use active listening skills.

8. Adapt to change by developing new ideas or finding improved ways of doing things.

9. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

10. Give and receive constructive feedback.

11. Make informed decisions about personal wellness (see institutional definition of wellness).

12. Work well in teams and with others.
Course Outline:
I. The Training Process

A. The Advantages and Benefits of Swimming

B. Getting Started (what you’ll need)

C. Principles of Training (Frequency, Duration, Intenity)

D. Interval Training

II. Training Procedures

A. Basic Principles and Techniques of Swimming

B. Intermediate Skills and Training Techniques

III. Evaluation and Motivation

IV. Stroke Mechanics

A. Competitive Strokes

B. Noncompetitive Strokes

V. Proper Nutrition

VI. Warm-up and Cool-down Exercises and Stretches

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 0-25%

Movement and Performance: 75-100%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: IRW 97, IRW 98, IRW 99

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Physical Activity - 1:2
Total Physical Activity Hours Per Week: 2
People Soft Course ID Number: 100988
Course CIP Code: 31.05
Maximum Course Enrollment: 15
General Room Request: FFH Pool

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Exercise Science
Discipline: WE
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Faculty members teaching aquatic classes must have an understanding of the unique needs of students and have a background in swimming or Water Safety instruction and physical education, fitness, nutrition, or health.
Swim Certification required.
Master’s Degree required.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20220211T18:30:13
Course Review & Revision Year: 2026-2027