Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1251 - Swimming I
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: 1 credit hour lab. This course is designed for the non-swimmer or one with limited swimming skills. Basic strokes are taught along with elementary forms of rescues and personal safety. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The Seward County Community College/Area Technical School physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: American Red Cross: Community Water Safety
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Institutional Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1 - Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #9 - Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness, honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
6. COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • To equip individuals with basic water safety skills and knowledge in order to make them reasonably safe while in, on, or around the water.
   • To promote swimming as a lifetime recreational activity.
   • To provide students with information on swimming as a fitness activity used to improve health, increase stamina and endurance.
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Physical and mental adjustment to the water
   • Buoyancy and body position
   • Propulsion and coordinated stroking
   • Water entries
   • Personal safety skills and basic rescue techniques
   • Artificial respiration and safety information
   • Combined skills
   • Breath control
   • Treading water and changing directions
   • Use of personal floatation device
   • Aquatic recreation
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Demonstration
   • Observation
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Video
   • Handouts
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include article reports, attendance, participation, mid-term exam, and final exam.
    • SCCC/ATS Instructional Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation and writing assignments indicating comprehension of material read and evaluation of swimming skills.
    • SCCC/ATS outcome #9 will be assessed and measured by class participation and attendance.
11. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.
    
    

    Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014