Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 47
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS – WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING
Catalog Description:
47 – Intercollegiate Athletics – Women’s Swimming & Diving
2 units
(May be repeated 2 times.)
Training for intercollegiate competition. Students who desire to participate in intercollegiate athletics will
be required to adhere to academic eligibility requirements listed in the CCCAA/ COA manual, pass a
physical examination by a licensed medical doctor and demonstrate an ability to safely participate in the
specific intercollegiate sport. Compliance with all rules/ regulations governing the specific intercollegiate
sport will also be required. Additional requirements may be set forth by the Instructor of Record for each
intercollegiate course. Daily practice. 10 hours.
[Typical Contact Hours: 175]
Prerequisite Skills:
Prior Competitive Experience
Expected Outcomes for the Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate advanced skills of swimming and diving;
2. Demonstrate increased level of physical conditioning from beginning of semester in a
progressive sequence;
3. Perform in swimming and diving at an advanced level of competition;
4. Compete with fellow students in intercollegiate swimming and diving;
5. Demonstrate the roles of leadership, team play, sportsmanship and other social values
related to team competition.
Course Content:
1. Pre-season conditioning
2. Early season team preparation
3. Practice and intercollegiate competition
4. Evaluation and post-season activities
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture and demonstration
2. Daily practice
3. Team meetings
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical assignments
a. Physical conditioning drills
b. Skill development
c. Participation in intercollegiate contests
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Improved performance
c. Teamwork
d. Final examination
Textbook:
The Swim Coaching Bible, Hannula and Thornton, Human Kinetics, 2002
Special Student Material:
Suit, cap & goggles