PHYE 5A Aquatics: Non-Swimmer Swimming Level I

Coeducational. Water exploration and primary skills development. Course is designed to teach only non-swimmers how to swim. The following is taught: Red Cross swimming instruction in overcoming fears, water adjustment, floating, breath holding, and rhythmic breathing. Skills to be learned are: water entries, sculling, treading, elementary backstroke, freestyle, methods of water safety, and survival techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting.