Basic Swimming Syllabus
Basic Swimming Syllabus
MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY To develop virtuous human capital and sustainable innovations in a knowledge-driven global economy.
CORE VALUES Knowledge – Upholding knowledge as empowerment, we aim to develop intelligent individuals who can make informed decisions.
Inclusivity – We support and encourage diversity and collaboration, engaging in programs that promote growth and development for all sectors of society.
Professionalism – Reared in a merit-based environment, we commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
Spirituality and Social Responsibility – We are committed to providing holistic development that inculcates love and service to God, humanity and the
environment.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES Anchored on the university’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values, the Mariano Marcos State University institutional learning outcomes are qualities that
MMSU graduates must possess.
1. Demonstrate adequate knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be effectively integrated into a knowledge-driven global economy;
2. Maintain a high degree of ethics, professionalism, discipline and accountability;
3. Communicate effectively and articulate ideas through various modalities and in diverse contexts;
4. Commit themselves to lifelong learning and personal development to achieve excellence;
5. Analyze problems and issues critically, and develop ideas and innovative solutions to respond to the needs of local, national and global
communities;
6. Display spiritual values through respect for and service to God, humanity, and country;
7. Practice social and environmental responsibility;
8. Collaborate with and maintain harmonious relationships with others;
9. Respect multicultural diversity;
10. Engage in activities that promote growth and empowerment for all sectors of society;
11. Make informed, intelligent, fair and equitable decisions; and
12. Show appreciation for and contribute to the development and preservation of cultural heritage.
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES Anchored on the university’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values, MMSU graduates must be:
1. globally competent;
2. professional;
3. effective communicator;
4. lifelong learner;
5. innovative;
6. spiritual;
7. socially responsible;
8. collaborative;
9. respectful to diversity;
10. empowered;
11. critical thinker; and
12. culturally responsive.
COLLEGE GOALS The College is committed to provide quality instruction in the arts and sciences and develop well-rounded professionals who can think critically, scientifically
and independently; preserve cultural heritage; become active change agents; exemplify disciplined and moral lives; appreciate and cultivate the arts; and
help improve the quality of life.
1. Active and Healthy living. This competency is a means for optimizing movement competence and confidence in a variety of contexts and
environments by building upon the foundation of play, movement- and motor-skills. This will lead to the achievement and maintenance of quality
of life through high level of functionality. It is informed by the biophysical (exercise physiology, biomechanics and motor learning), socio-cultural
(history, sociology, cultural studies) and the behavioral (health promotion and psychology) sciences.
2. Advocacy and Promotion. This competency will enhance students’ understanding and skills to support a positive sense of self, to effectively
respond to life events and transitions and to engage in lifelong learning that promotes health and well-being.
COURSE OUTCOMES At the end of the semester, the students must have:
Knowlege
1. traced the historical development of swimming;
2. acquired awareness on water safety;
3. established gender responsiveness and environmental awareness in a multi-cultural setting;
4. developed physical literacy and its application to real life situation;
Skills
1. acquired and demonstrated skills and exercises in basic swimming and water safety;
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COURSE SYLLABUS
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COURSE DESCRIPTION The course provides knowledge on the foundation of swimming and acquisition of basic skills in swimming such as buoyancy, submersion,
propulsion, proper water entry and front crawl that is useful in their respective future profession as well as a means to optimize physical fitness,
wellness and health, as well as, water safety awareness and basic lifesaving kills.
CLASS ORIENTATION
a. Meet and Greet
b. MMSU VGMO
c. Course Outline
1 hour
d. Course Requirements
e. Course Policies
f. Submission and Grading Orientation
g. Consultation Period
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a. Competitive Swimming
2 hours
b. Swimming Styles and Events
c. Basic Rules of the Game
d. Basic Officiating in Swimming
1 hour ADVOCACY AND ACTION
1 hour FINAL EXAMINATION
LEARNING PLAN
Books
North Western University. 2001 Swimming Survival, Life Saving and Training.
John, Samuel. First Published 2010. Swimming. India: Rajat Publications 4675/21, Ansari Road, Daryaganj.
Bush, P. and T. Denison. 2009. All you wanted to know about swimming. USA: New Dawn An Imprint of Sterling Publisher Pvt. Ltd.
Case, Leanne. 1996. Fitness aquatics – a guide to all levels. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Colwin, Cecil M. 1993. Swimming in the 21st Century. Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Counsilman, J.E., and B.E. Counsilman. 1994. The new science of swimming. 2nd ed. Allyn & Bacon, 1994. A comprehensive textbook on the spot.
Anonymous, Splashback – University of Iowa’s 1936 Swim Team, USMS Swimmer, United States Masters Swimming, Inc. 2005.
Cox, Lynne, Swimming to Antarctica, Tales of a Long-Distance Swimmer, 2005 by Harvest Books
Dante, Dave Armbruster, (USA) 1966 Honor Coach, International Swimming Hall of Fame, 2005.
Maniscalco F., Il nuoto nel mondo Greco romano, Naples 1993.
Sprawson, Charle Haunts of Black MAssuer – The Swimmer as Hero, University of Minnesota Press, 200.
Kassinger, Ruth, “Strokes of a Genius”, Health: 78-84, Jun2005
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Sanders, Prof. Ross., Total Immersion Strategies – A Closer Look, coaches’ infoservice: sports science information for coaches 2006.
Internet Resources
Swim Outlet (2020). Stretches for swimming. Retrieved July, 2020 from https://www.swimoutlet.com/guides/stretches-for-swimming
F1RSC03 (2007). History of Swimming. Retrieved July, 2020 from http://rsc03.net/Swimming.html
Hansen, Sarah (2020). 10 Benefits of swimming that you may not know about. Retrieved July, 2020 from https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/ten-benefits-swimming-you-may-not-
know-about.html
Swimmer Pro (2020). Swimmer’s Body: What it Looks like and How to get it. Retrieved July, 2020 from https://swimmerpro.com/swimmers-body/
Sport Singapore (2020). What muscle groups does swimming develop and its benefits. Retrieved July, 2020 from https://www.myactivesg.com/Sports/Swimming/How-To-Play/Swimming-
facts/What-muscle-groups-do-swimming-develop
The American Heart Association; Annals of Internal Medicine; University of Maryland; Columbia University; Science Daily, Huang, etal; CDC and Prevention (2017). Why is swimming one of the
most heart healthy exercise? Retrieved August, 2020 from https://www.swimstrongfoundation.org/why-is-swimming-one-of-the-most-heart-healthy-exercises-2
B&CAquatics. Swimming can improve lung capacity. Retrieved August, 2020 from https://bandcaquatics.com/swimming-can-improve-lung efficiency
Swim right academy (2019). How swimming improves brain function. Retrieved August, 2020 from https://www.swimrightacademy.com/how-swimming-improves-brain-function
EatSleepSwimCoach (2019). Plyometrics for Swimmers. Retrieved August, 2020 from https://eatsleepswimcoach.com/plyometrics/
McGinnis, Eric (2017). Lower Body Plyometrics for Swimmers. Retrieved August, 2020 from http://spectrumsp.com/2015/01/plyometrics-swimmers/
Hansen, John (2018). 6 Strength Training Exercise to Improve your Swim. Retrieved August, 2020 from https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Blogs/Multisport-Lab/2018/
November/06/6-Strength-Training-Exercises-to-Improve-Your-Swim
Angle, Sarah. The Best Strenght Workout for Swimmers. Retrieved August, 2020 from https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/the-best-strength-workout-for-swimmers-to-build-power-
and-balance/
Furst, John., What are the different types of drowning? Retrieved January 26, 2021 from https://www.firstaidforfree.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-drowning/
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: PERFORMANCE STANDARD (ASSESSMENT CRITERIA)
Written Outputs (Quizzes and other written activities) Practicum 30%
Return Demonstration/Presentation Written Outputs 15%
Major Examinations Attendance 10%
Advocacy and Promotion Project Advocacy and Promotion 15%
Attendance, Cooperation and Attitude (affects all assessment criteria) Midterm Examination 15%
Final Examination 15%
100%
COURSE POLICIES 1. Always come to class 100% ready of the course requirements.
2. Start of class is 5 minutes just after the official time. Late of 6 minutes will no longer be allowed in the class or any
activity; and dismissal of class will be at least 5 minutes before the official time.
3. Always wear complete PE Uniform and Number Tag in the class. None compliance shall mean absent/non-participation
in the practicum.
4. More than 20% absences shall automatically mean 5.0 final grade or dropped.
5. Anyone caught cheating (copying from seatmates or from any materials) during examination or any written
requirements shall mean 5.0 grade in that particular worksheet. Repeating the same offense shall mean final 5.0 grade
or dropped.
6. Always keep the classroom / practicum / laboratory area clean and orderly. Always dispose garbage properly. Check
cleanliness of your respective area before leaving the classroom / practicum / laboratory area. 1 st and 2nd offenses will
just be warning, 3rd offense student/s will be reported go their respective college guidance counsellor, and 4 th offense
shall mean 5.0 final grade or dropped.
7. Using mobile phones are not allowed in the class except for some activities/lessons that need electronic devices.
Always put your mobile phone on silent mode when you are in the class. 1st and 2nd offenses will just be warning, 3 rd
offense student/s will be reported go their respective college guidance counsellor, and 4 th offense shall mean 5.0 final
grade or dropped.
8. Other forms of misbehavior shall be directly reported to the student’s respective college guidance counsellor.
CONSULTATION PERIOD (please refer to the faculty in-charge)
FACULTY-IN-CHARGE ANGELO A. LAMSEN DERICK SAM C. CADIENTE
Instructor 1 / [email protected] Instructor 1 / [email protected]
ANGELO A. LAMSEN
Faculty Members-In-Charge