Prerequisites

• Swim freestyle, face in the water, using side-breathing
• Swim in deep water with no fear
• Swim two laps w/o stopping

Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course students should be able to:

• List the benefits of swimming
• Swim faster and farther
• Effectively use a pace clock and training equipment
• Understand swimming terminology and notations
• Design a swimming workout
• Demonstrate significant improvement in freestyle technique

Grading

*No extra credit & no late exams given.

Attendance Policy

• 7:00-7:15 = warm-up swimming.
• Get in pool after 7:10 = half credit
• 7:15 = instruction begins.
• Get in pool after 7:25 a.m. = no credit
• Leave class early = half credit
• No credit earned if you cannot swim. This includes women on their menstrual cycle.
• No excused absences.
• Maximum of 2 make-up classes in the other LACC lap swim class. See me to receive a make-up form before attending the other lap class.

Clothing Policy

• For women, athletic one-piece suit is required. No bikinis.
• Goggles required.
• Bring your own towel.
• Swim caps for long hair are required.
• If you own a waterproof watch, wear it to class.

Rainy Days – We may swim. Call and listen for instructions.

Pool has Locker Rooms with showers. Women: your locker is only for use DURING CLASS. Don’t leave items in your lockers after class, because other students have the same combination. Men: bring your own lock. You can keep locker for entire semester.
Do not leave valuables in your lockers!

• LACC policy says no children allowed in the classrooms (pool area).
• No visitors (friends, family) may remain in the pool area during class.
• No foul language.

Students with a verified disability who may need a reasonable accommodation(s) for this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact the Office of Special Services (CH 109, 323-953-4000 x2270) as soon as possible. All information will remain confidential.