Course Outline for Physical Education Activity LSF3
Intermediate Lap Swimming for Cardiovascular Fitness

Effective: Fall 2024
SLO Rev:
Catalog Description:

PEAC LSF3 - Intermediate Lap Swimming for Cardiovascular Fitness

0.50 - 2.00 Units

Designed for the Advanced Lap Swimmer to accentuate their cardiovascular fitness as it relates to the competitive swimmer. Introduction to rigorous training of the competitive swimmer.
Prerequisite: PEAC LSF2.
0835.00 - Physical Education
Optional
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Laboratory 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Total 0.50 - 2.00 36.00 - 108.00 0.00 - 0.00 36.00 - 108.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. demonstrate ability to swim/train for 60-75 minutes;
  2. demonstrate development of training set design and implementation;
  3. track and develop a training log;
  4. demonstrate basic race strategy;
  5. define and implement Goal Setting Techniques for the competitive swimmer.
Course Content:
  1. Implement effective use of various energy system demands in regards to the competitive swimmer.
  2. Set effective heart rate parameters as it relates to specific energy system demands.
  3. Collaborative design of training sets and implementation.
  4. Futher development of Goal Setting Techniques within micro/macro cycles of competitive swim training.
Methods of Instruction:
  1. Demonstration/Exercise
  2. Group Activities
  3. Lecture/Discussion
  4. Performance
  5. Individual Performance
  6. Lectures
  7. Textbook reading assignments
  8. Hands-on Activities
  9. Verbal explanation and demonstration.
  10. Simulations
  11. Small Group Coaching
  12. One-on-one coaching
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Read the chapter on, "Training the Competitive Swimmer." Prepare a 10-minute presentation explaining errors in technique and how to correct them.
  2. Review video of individualized student swimming techniques conducted in class and an in-water demonstration of bio-mechanical stroke correction.
  1. Class Participation
  2. Final Performance
  3. Homework
  4. Attendance
  5. Simulation
  6. Class Performance
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Demonstrate fitness through swimming.
  2. Demonstrate successful freestyle swimming.
Textbooks (Typical):
  1. Terry Laughline (2004). Total Immersion (1st). Touchstone.
  2. Winthrop Wilson (2009). Good Swimming (1st). Xlibris.
  3. Jake Kalinowski (2019). Elite Swim Workout (1st). Independently published.
  • 1. Swim Suit 2. Swim Cap 3. Goggles 4. Towel
Abbreviated Class Schedule Description:
Designed for the Advanced Lap Swimmer to accentuate their cardiovascular fitness as it relates to the competitive swimmer. Introduction to rigorous training of the competitive swimmer.
Prerequisite: PEAC LSF2.
Discipline:
Physical Education*