Credits:                                    1 c.h.

Prerequisites                           THIS COURSE IS FOR STUDENTS WHO CANNOT SWIM OR WHO HAVE
                                              A FEAR OF THE WATER

For Whom Planned:                Any UNCG student

Instructor:                                Karen "Pea" Poole

Office:                                     237C, HHP Building

Office Hours:                          Mon./Wed./Fri.     1:00  - 1:50p.m. a.m. (other times by appointment)

Telephone:                              (336).334.4067

E-mail:                                    kapoole@uncg.edu

Web site:                               www.uncg.edu/~kapoole

ESS Web site:                       www.uncg.edu/ess

Class Web site:                      http://blackboard.uncg.edu

                                    Information regarding the use of Blackboard can be found at:

                                                       Blackboard Level 3 Student Information

                                              {Assignments, handouts, & announcements are available on
                                              Blackboard.  Please check Blackboard on a regular basis.  Excuses will
                                              not be accepted due to a lack of checking Blackboard}

Class Meets:                           150-01   Mon./Wed./Fri.  10:00 - 10:50a.m.
                                              150-02   Mon./Wed./Fri.   9:00 - 9:50a.m.

Catalog Description:                 Designed for students with a fear of the water who cannot swim

Student Learnng Outcomes:     After successsful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

                                              # i)  demonstrate swimming ability in at least one stroke for a minimum of 25 yards.
                                              #ii)  describe and apply the fundamental mechanics of swimming strokes to their
                                                     swimming technique.
                                             #iii)  recognize and describe safe and unsafe conditions in the aquatic environment.
 

Teaching Strategies:               This course consists of lectures, class discussion, videos, visual aids, posters,
                                             Blackboard descriptive materials, and demonstrations, practice, drills, evaluation, feedback.
                                             Active study and discussion enhances the learning environment.  Students are encouraged and
                                             expected to come to class prepared to ask questions and to actively participate in class
                                             discussions.

Course Evaluation:                 This course will be evaluated in accordance with the standards and procedures established by
                                             the American Red Cross.

                                             Swimming Skills Aquisition & Performance                                     75%        (SLO #i, ii, iii)

                                             Reflective assignment                                                                      10%        (SLO #ii)

                                             Final Written Examination       (in class, TBA)                                  15%       (SLO #ii, iii)

                                         (absence from the final exam will result in a grade of  "F" for the course)

Grading:                            Your final course grade will be determined using the scale below:

 
                                       90 - 100 = A
                                         80 - 89 = B
                                         73 - 79 = C
                                         65 - 72 = D
                                              <65 = F
 

                       ESS MAJORS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY MUST EARN NO LESS THAN A "C"
                       IN THIS COURSE TO FULFILL DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.

                       NON-MAJORS MUST EARN NO LESS THAN A "D" IN THIS COURSE TO FULFILL
                       UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.

                      Grades for this course are not posted, given over the phone or by e-mail.  A student may set up an
                      appointment with the instructor at any time to discuss her/his progress in the course.  Final grades are
                      available online through UNCG Genie.
 

Recommended Text:               American Red Cross.  (1992).   Swimming and Diving.  St. Louis: Mosby Year Book.
 

Topical Outline:                   Swimming Principles:

                                                        Buoyancy, Inertia, Drag, Propulsion

                                          Stroke Technique:

                                                        Basic Skills:                Water entry & exploration/leveling
                                                                                             off/float/glide/treadwater/rhythmic
                                                                                             breathing/deep water exploration

                                                        Resting Strokes:         Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke,
                                                                                             Breaststroke

                                                        Competitive Strokes:   Front Crawl, Backstroke

                                                         Advanced skills:         Diving Progressions - deck to board

                                         Safety:

                                                            Videos/lecture
 

Academic Integrity Policy:      UNCG students conduct themselves in accordance with the highest standards of academic
                                             integrity.  Students are expected to abide by the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy
                                             in all of their classes.  Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to penalty includes,
                                             but is not limited to, all forms of cheating, forgery, or plagiarism.  Students will not make, borrow
                                             or share copies of assignments or files with other students.  Copying, even electronically,
                                             constitutes cheating.
                                             (N.B. It is understood that anything you turn in FOR A GRADE represents
                                            YOUR OWN WORK.  ALL out of class assignments are to be completed
                                            INDIVIDUALLY by the student unless otherwise directed by the instructor).

                                            DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE ENFORCED ACCORDING TO THE UNCG
                                            ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY.

                                            IF A STUDENT HAS NOT READ THE UNCG ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY,
                                            IT IS LOCATED AT:

                                            ALL WORK TURNED IN FOR GRADE, MUST HAVE A SIGNED STATEMENT
                                            PERTAININGTO THE UNCG ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY,  i.e.,

                                            "I have read the UNCG Academic Integrity Policy, and I have abided by the Policy for
                                            this assignment.  This assignment represents my own work.

                                             Name: (print), Student I.D.:, Signed:, Date:.
 
 

Attendance Policy:                If a student misses the first class meeting without discussing the reason with  the instructor, the student will
                                            be administratively dropped from the course.  If the class is full, this space will then be offered to waiting
                                            students. the student from the course.

                                            Students are expected to attend every class meeting and actively participate in class
                                            (see Undergraduate Handbook).  Students will be marked absent if they come to class but do
                                            not participate, unless they have the instructor's approval not to participate.
 

                                            Record of attendance is taken in this class.
                                            Sleeping in class, not paying attention or being disruptive in class, or being late TWICE to class
                                            will constitute ONE absence.
                                            If a student needs to leave class early, the instructor must be informed at the beginning of class.

Additional Requirements:

                                      Dress/Equipment:

                                               Dress:                  one piece bathing suit
                                               Equipment:           goggles, T-shirt, towel, cap (optional)
 

                                Absence Policy:

                                        ABSENCES WILL AFFECT  FINAL GRADES AS FOLLOWS:

                                                  1 absence = -5%
                                                  2              = -10%
                                                  3              = -15%
                                                  4              = -20%
                                                  5              = FAIL THE COURSE

                                          STUDENTS are responsible for keeping up to date with absence & lates record.

                                      IF A STUDENT ACCUMULATES FIVE ABSENCES BEFORE THE WITHDRAW
                                      DEADLINE, THE STUDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE COURSE.
                                      IF A STUDENT STOPS ATTENDING CLASS BUT DOES NOT OFFICIALLY
                                      WITHDRAW FROM THE COURSE, A FINAL GRADE OF "F" WILL BE ASSIGNED.
                                      THIS GRADE WILL BE COMPUTED INTO THE GPA.

                                      IF A STUDENT ACCUMULATES FIVE ABSENCES AFTER THE WITHDRAW
                                      DEADLINE, A GRADE OF "WF" WILL BE ASSIGNED.  THIS GRADE WILL BE
                                      COMPUTED INTO THE  GPA.

                                              An absence may be excused if covered by official documentation, i.e. a physician's  note,
                                              professor's letter, telephone or e-mail message PRIOR to class.  A message from another
                                              student will not constitute an excused absence.  A student should see the instructor if there are
                                              any questions concerning possible excused absences..

                                              Student athletes must bring a game schedule to the instructor as soon as possible after the
                                              first class meeting; they must verbally inform the instructor of pending absence at least one class
                                              period in advance of the absence.

                                              UNCG rarely closes for inclement weather.  Radio and TV stations have closing notifications
                                              by 6:30a.m.  A student may also call 334.5000 for a message related to weather closings.  The
                                              messages are updated hourly.

                              Late Attendance Policy:

                                               Students are expected to arrive for class on time.  If a student arrives after attendance has been
                                               taken, a late will be assigned for the class.  It is the responsibility of the student to tell the
                                               instructor of their attendance.  If the instructor is not informed, an absence will be assigned.  If a
                                               student is going to be late for class regularly, the reason must be discussed with the instructor.
 

                              Late Assignment Policy:

                                               All assignments must be handed in by 4:00 p.m.on the due date.  LATE WORK WILL NOT
                                               BE ACCEPTED AND A GRADE OF '0' WILL BE ASSIGNED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
 

                              Study Expectations:

                                            Students are expected to spend 2 - 3 hours studying outside of class for every 1 credit
                                            hour assigned to the course (see Undergraduate Handbook).

                                             If a student needs free tutoring services, they should contact the Learning Assistance Center or
                                             call 334.3878.
 

                               Presentation & Content of Work:

                                           Effective written communication through assignments, quizzes, and exams is expected in this
                                           course.  This includes attention to the depth and relevance of content in relation to the requirements
                                           of the assignments, to writing style, and to detail of grammar, spelling, etc.

                                           A student may have a complete draft of any assignment reviewed by the instructor BEFORE it is
                                           turned in for a final grade; the review is not graded and may be written in pen.

                                           All assignments turned in for a grade must be typed or word processed, and must be in a folder
                                           when turned in to the instructor.  All work turned in must have the following information on a cover
                                           sheet:

                                          Student name & I.D., date of assignment, course title, instructor name, & assignment title

                                           Points will be deducted for poorly presented work as follows:

                                                i)  no cover sheet or folder                                                         = -1 pt. each

                                               ii)  not typed, no signed UNCG Academic Integrity statement, typos, grammatical errors,
                                                    poor sentence construction, no paragraphs                           = -3 pts. each

                                          If a student needs free assistance with planning, writing, or revising papers, they should contact the
                                          University Writing Center or call 334.3125 .  A trained writing consultant will offer advice and
                                          feedback regarding in-progress assignments.  The consultant WILL NOT write an assignment for
                                          a student.

                                  General Information:

                                              i)   HATS, FOOD, CHEWING GUM, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, AND DRINKS
                                                  ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE POOL AREA.  ALL CELL PHONES, PAGERS, ETC.
                                                  MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING CLASS.

                                              ii)  Students must meet the instructor at the bleachers; students must be dressed out at the start
                                                  of each in-pool class.
                                                  STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GET INTO THE WATER UNLESS ASKED
                                                  TO DO SO BY THE INSTRUCTOR.

                                             iii)  STUDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT WEARING JEWELRY DURING
                                                  PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR INJURY
                                                  TO OTHERS.  FOR SAFETY REASONS. STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO
                                                  REMOVE ALL JEWELRY BEFORE THE START OF CLASS.
                                                  VALUABLES SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN THE LOCKER ROOMS, NOT EVEN IN A
                                                 LOCKED LOCKER.  STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE KEEPING
                                                 OF THEIR JEWLERY.
 

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