GMU
Beginning Swimming PHED 110
Kim Resnick
Syllabus
This program is very individualized, as each student will come with different skill levels. This is a beginner swim class and will focus on water adjustment skills, water safety and the fundamental skills of swimming. Attendance is Mandatory. If 2 classes are missed your grade will be lowered 1 full grade. If 1 class is missed, you may hand in a 1 page paper on a topic I assign.
Day 1
Introductions, self-assessment and goals will be reviewed. A tour of the pool, a review of swim levels and classexpectations will be discussed. The 12 minute Cooper test will be administered.
Day 2 & 3
View “Swimming & Diving Skills”, Front Crawl & Backstroke segment. Discuss the assignments handed out on the first day of class. Work in the water. 100 swim & 1 minute treading water
Day 4 & 5
View “Swimming & Diving Skills”, Breaststroke & Butterfly segment. Discuss the mechanics of the stroke and practice in water. Review skills in water. 200 swim & 2 minute treading water
Day 6 & 7
View “Swimming & Diving Skills”, Sidestroke & Elementary Backstroke segment. Discuss the mechanics of the stroke and practice in water. Review skills in water. 300 swim & 3 minute treading water
Day 8 & 9
View “Swimming & Diving Skills”, Flip turns & touch turns segment. Discuss the mechanics of the stroke and practice in water. Review skills in water. 350 swim & 4 minute treading water
Day 10 & 11
View “Swimming & Diving Skills”, Breaststroke & Butterfly segment. Discuss the mechanics of the stroke and practice in water. Review skills in water. 350 swim & 5 minute treading water
Day 12
Meet with a water aerobic instructor & participate in a shallow water aerobic class. This will be in both deep and shallow water. Review skills in water. 350 swim & 6 minute treading water
Day 13 & 14
View “Swimming & Diving Skills”, Diving & starts and turns segment. Discuss the mechanics of the dives and starts. Work in the water. 350 swim & 6 minute treading water
Day 15 & 16
Work on endurance, treading water and water games. The last day we will again swim the 12 Cooper test to determine how much we’ve improved.
If you have any questions please e-mail me at
Kim Resnick
American Red Cross
WSI & Lifeguard Instructor
/Water Safety Instructor Activity Report
CHAPTER INFORMATION
/INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
[Jan Boehmer] / Send this completed form to the address on the left or the E-mail address or fax number below. / Instructor NamePrinceWilliamCounty / Instructor Address
Street Address
American Red Cross
City, State Zip
9317 West Street / Instructor Telephone Number
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Manassas, VA20110 / Instructor ID No. or Signature
E-mail Address / / Instructor’s Unit of Authorization
(If different than Chapter Information)
Fax Number / 703 368-1515 / Check here if new address or phone for Instructor
AUTHORIZED PROVIDER INFORMATION
Authorized Provider Name / FreedomAquatic & FitnessCenter / Facility Address / 10900 University BlvdFacility Name / FreedomAquatic & FitnessCenter / Facility Phone / 703 993-8511 / Manassas, VA20110
City, State Zip
COURSE INFORMATION – Provide the information requested below for each course taught.
By submitting this form, the instructor acknowledges that the courses were taught according to American Red Cross standards.
Place a check under the course name. Use one row per course / Number Enrolled / Number Passed / Start Date / Completion Date / Name of Co-Instructor or Instructor Aide (If Aide, place an “A” next to the name.) / CHERS/ LMS Class Number
Parent & Child Aquatics (34900) / Basic Water Rescue (34400) / Learn-to-Swim
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills (34901) / Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills (34902) / Level 3: Stroke Development (34903) / Level 4: Stroke Improvement (34904) / Level 5: Stroke Refinement (34905) / Level 6: Swimming & Skill Proficiency (34906x)
Personal Water Safety (S) / Lifeguard Readiness (L) / Fundamentals of Diving (D) / Fitness Swimming (F)
For Red Cross Use Only / Red Cross Branch / Chapter Use / Date Received / Date Recorded / Person Entering/Recording Data / Auth Provider ID No
Form 6418WSI (2-04)
Water Safety Instructor Activity Report - Form 6418WSI (2-04)
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Use of this Form
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