PE 43 – Page 1
Date Approved:
2/1/90
Date Scanned:
5/27/2005
Date Inactivated
3/28/08
College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: PE 43
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) PE 2F
COURSE TITLE Aquatic Fitness
LECTURE HOURS: 0.0
LAB HOURS: 1.5 - 3.0
PREREQUISITE: Beginner level ability
UNITS: 0.5-1.0
Eligibility for: Engl 150
Math 105
Request for Exception Attached
CO-REQUISITE: None
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
UC
Articulation with UC requested
Repeatable
yes
no
CR/NC Only
NONE
Max No. Units 4.0
Grade/CR/NC Option
Maximum Class Size 30
Max No. Enrollments 4
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
To develop cardio-vascular conditioning and fitness by using the competitive aspect of swimming and
specifically design scaled workouts to fit each ability level.
NOTE: PE 43 is repeatable in combination with PE 41A, 41B, and 42 to a maximum of four enrollments
or 4.0 units.
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or
skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include
objectives in the area of “critical thinking.” Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
To determine the students fitness level through measurement of heart rate decrease and distance
improvement from the use of a pre-test and a post-test of a 1000 yard swim.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Explanation and 12 minute swim test
Crawl Stroke
 Open turn
 Flip turn
Back Crawl
 Open turn
 Flip/spin turn
Breast stroke
 Turn
Butterfly
 Turn
Individual Medley
 Butterfly
 Backstroke
 Breast stroke
 Freestyle
Endurance Swimming Workouts
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
1%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
48%
PE 43 – Page 2
Date Approved:
2/1/90
Date Scanned:
5/27/2005
Date Inactivated
3/28/08
Final and Post-test
1%
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS: (Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended;
including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title
Required
Alternate
Edition
Recommended
Author
Publisher
Date Published
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception Attached
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or 3. If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why substantial
writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at Least part of the grade.
1. Substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) _____
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain) __________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
field work
other (specify) Video evaluation of team play
performance exam(s)
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
matching items
true/false
other (specify)
5. Other (specify) Attendance is 50% of grade
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
PE 43 – Page 3
Date Approved:
2/1/90
Date Scanned:
5/27/2005
Date Inactivated
3/28/08
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the
semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify) Observe and evaluate individual strokes
COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Analyze stroke principles and apply them to develop better stroke technique and improve endurance.
To assess their skill level to develop competitive swim habits and an appreciation of lifelong fitness.
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Date Approved:
2/1/90
Date Scanned:
5/27/2005
Date Inactivated
3/28/08
REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION
The Curriculum Committee Is authorized to determine the appropriateness of entrance skills and
requisites for any given course; to determine whether or not language and/or computational skills at the
associate degree level are essential to success in a given course; to determine what is “college level” in
learning skills, vocabulary, and in the ability to think critically and apply concepts; and to determine on a
case-by-case basis when any departure from the attached guidelines may be justified.
This form may also be used to provide justification for making a course repeatable.
To request an exception, provide the following information:
PE 43
Department and Course No.
Aquatic Fitness
Course Title
NATURE OF THE EXEPTION REQUESTED AND RATIONALE:
Required Textbook and Eligibility for Eng. 150/Math 150: Course is a P.E. activity class designed to
improve and refine physical skills, health, and fitness. Grades are primarily based on skill demonstrations,
participation, and written exam. A textbook is not necessary to the fulfillment of course objectives.
Supplementary handouts are used when appropriate. Eligibility for Eng. 150/Math 105 is not a prerequisite for successful participation.
Repeatability: Course is listed as repeatable because skills or proficiencies are enhanced by supervised
repetition and practice within the class periods.