H OW ARD UNIVERSITY Departm ent of H ealth, H um an Perform ance and Leisure Studies FALL SEMESTER 2011, August 22 December

r 14, 2011 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING, (1 credit hour) MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, 8:10 9:00 a.m., HHPL 004 01, CRN #86437 TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 11:10 a.m. 12:00pm, HHPL 004 02, CRN# 86438 Instructor: Ms. Christine Meissner christine_meissner@mac.com or christine.meissner@howard.edu Office: by appointment

**** In the fall 2011 semester we are facing considerable challenges as a result of the extreme renovation of the Burr Building and pool area. It may be necessary to adjust course material. *****
Important class information: Friday, October 14 Mid-term grades and (NR)/(UW) due Thursday, November 10 Last day to withdraw from course Thursday, December 1 Classes end/Final grades due for December 2011 graduates No classes: Monday, September 5 Labor Day Holiday Monday, October 10 - Columbus Day Friday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 24 Sunday, November 30, Thanksgiving Recess Final Testing and Writing Assignment due date: Fall 2011 graduates: Written Assignment: due Monday, November 14/Tuesday, November 15 Final testing: Week of November 14 For non-2011 graduates: Written assignment due: due Monday, November 21/Tuesday, November 22 Final testing: Week of November 28 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is for students who are confident in the water, who have experience with lap swimming and who are interested in improving their strokes and increasing their fitness and endurance levels. The Intermediate Swimming curriculum is designed to provide each student with the skills and techniques necessary to become a stronger and more skilled swimmer andto introduce elements of water safety. By the end of the course, students will be competent lap swimmers, will have learned correct stroke techniques and will have increased physical stamina and fitness levels. Students will complete two timed skill tests and skill mastery testing. The course will emphasize the value of life long physical activity and fitness. There is one written assignment. Student attendance, participation and demonstrated commitment to mastering required course content is paramount and will be 70% of the final grade. Skill tests are 20% of the final grade. The written assignment is 10% of the final grade. Students should attend class even if they do not participate in the water.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY Department of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies FALL SEMESTER 2011, August 22 December 14, 2011 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING, (1 credit hour) MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, 8:10 9:00 a.m., HHPL 004 01, CRN #86437 TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 11:10 a.m. 12:00pm, HHPL 004 02, CRN# 86438 Please note: If you have any question(s) about a pre-existing medical condition, please discuss this with a doctor before enrolling. In addition, please inform the instructor of any medical condition(s). REQUIRED CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT: Bathing suit, swim cap and goggles. One-piece, conservative style bathing suits for women (tankinis may be worn, depending on the style of the suit). Swim trunks (mid-thigh length) for men. No t-shirts, cut-off shorts or overly revealing bathing suit styles. RECOMMENDED: Towel, pool/shower flip-flops, toiletries.

COURSE CONTENT will include but is not limited to: 1. Water adjustment skills: entering feet first into the water, holding breath underwater, demonstrating rhythmic breathing and moving from a front float to standing/recovery. 2. Floating Skills: Front float and Back float. Recovery. 3. Gliding Skills: Front and back glides. Glide and add flutter kick. 4. Kicking Skills: Flutter kick (front and back, one arm extended, on side). 5. Skill sets designed to teach and master front crawl stroke/freestyle. 6. Elementary backstroke. 7. Jump into shallow water and swim front crawl. 8. Change direction while swimming. 9. Introduction to deep water. 10. Underwater swimming. 11. Feet first entry into deep water and swim front crawl/freestyle. 12. Water safety skills: bobbing, treading water, survival float, cramp release. 13. Basic water emergency protocols and recommendations. 14. Use of kickboards, pull buoys and swim fins for teaching skills and conditioning. 15. Introduction to Breaststroke and the whip kick. 16. Introduction to Sidestroke and the scissor kick. 17. Introduction to Elementary Backstroke and whip kick on back. 18. Introduction to Backstroke. 19. Introduction to Open Turn. 20. Introduction to Standing Dive and Shallow/Racing Dive. 21. Treading Water 22. Written Assignment: Self-Evaluation

HOWARD UNIVERSITY Department of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies FALL SEMESTER 2011, August 22 December 14, 2011 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING, (1 credit hour) MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, 8:10 9:00 a.m., HHPL 004 01, CRN #86437 TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 11:10 a.m. 12:00pm, HHPL 004 02, CRN# 86438

COURSE REQUIREMENTS will include but are not limited to: 1. Water adjustment, floating, kicking, gliding skills and recovery. 2. Underwater swim the width of the pool. 3. Flutter kick on side, with one arm extended. 4. Flutter kick on side, with one arm extended, counting to six out loud, moving into a prone position, taking three strokes with correct front crawl form, and returning to side. Perform this skill in decreasing numbers, counting from six to one. 5. Feet-first entry into shallow water, perform front crawl with correct rhythmic breathing for length of the pool. 6. Feet-first entry, deep water, perform front crawl with correct rhythmic breathing for length of the pool. 7. Changing direction while swimming. 8. Survival float. 9. Use Open Turns and Glides when lap swimming. 10. Treading water (deep end) for five minutes. Be ready to sing the Howard University Alma Mater! 11. Complete a designated number of laps swimming the front crawl stroke (course goal is 1000 yards/20 laps in 20 minutes). 12. Demonstrate freestyle/front crawl, backstroke/back crawl, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke. Some students may be able to swim butterfly.

The goal for intermediate swimmers will be to complete a 20 lap swim/1,000 yard/ in 20 minutes. Intermediate swimmers are required to tread water for five minutes and MUST know the Howard University Alma Mater during the final timed treading water test. Student skill level and adjustment time in the water will vary. Grade/assessment criteria will take individual skill levels into consideration. Some students will be required to complete more distance swimming or decreased time requirements. The distance and time required to complete laps will be determined by the instructor. Some students may have the opportunity to test out of the course before the final exam week. Students who want to test out must have a solid attendance record and demonstrated improvement and consistency in skill performance.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY Department of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies FALL SEMESTER 2011, August 22 December 14, 2011 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING, (1 credit hour) MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, 8:10 9:00 a.m., HHPL 004 01, CRN #86437 TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 11:10 a.m. 12:00pm, HHPL 004 02, CRN# 86438

Due Monday/Tuesday November 14/15, 2011, Written Assignment: Self-evaluation paper. Please submit a one-page, typed, selfevaluation of your experience in the water this semester. Summarize what you learned in class using course vocabulary. Do you feel your water skills have improved? Did you reach your goal(s)? What surprised you about this course? Do you feel that your fitness level has improved? Do you feel that the course has contributed to your educational experience at Howard University? The paper can be submitted in class or by email to christine_meissner@mac.com.

Classroom/pool rules will be reviewed in class.

Students are welcome and encouraged to spend time in the water during posted Open Swim hours. Pool staff will be happy to help you as you develop your skills and confidence. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday Monday thru Friday 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:45 p.m.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY Department of Health, Human Performance and Leisure Studies FALL SEMESTER 2011, August 22 December 14, 2011 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING, (1 credit hour) MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS, 8:10 9:00 a.m., HHPL 004 01, CRN #86437 TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 11:10 a.m. 12:00pm, HHPL 004 02, CRN# 86438

Howard University The Alma Mater, 1916 Reared against the eastern sky Proudly there on hilltop high, Far above the lake so blue Stands old Howard firm and true. There she stands for truth and right, Sending forth her rays of light, Clad in robes of majesty; O, Howard, we sing of thee. Be thou still our guide and stay Leading us from day to day; Make us true and leal and strong, Ever bold to battle wrong. When from thee weve gone away, May we strive for thee each day. As we sail lifes rugged sea, O, Howard, well sing of thee.

Course Evaluation: Students are asked to complete the College of Arts & Sciences on-line course evaluation at the end of the semester. Please complete the on-line course evaluation. Heres how: Login to BisonWeb Click on Surveys Click on Arts and Sciences Course Evaluation Follow the directions. Click Submit. Please let me know by email (christine_meissner@mac.com) when you have completed the on-line course evaluation.