PE 249 - Swimming for Fitness

1 unit
3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: ability to swim 50 yards without stopping using two of the competitive swimming strokes
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC*

This course will emphasize swim conditioning for the improvement of health and physical fitness. The class is designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, lung capacity, and muscular strength through aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Stroke mechanics will be addressed and refined in the four competitive swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly).

Note: Some UC transferable courses have credit limitations. For details, see a counselor, the Transfer Center adviser, or the articulation officer.
(formerly Physical Education 246abcd)