ES 456 - Concepts of Aquatics

The purpose of this course is to review the basic concepts of understanding in swimming today. Students will be instructed on relevant topics pertaining to history, hydrodynamics, stroke mechanics, water safety, lifetime fitness, training principles, aquatics for the disabled, and aquatic management. Emphasis will be placed upon discussion and active practice. This course, along with ES 450 and two of ES 451, 452, 453, 454, or 455, constitutes the capstone experience in Exercise Science. Students will complete their Liberal Arts and Sciences Portfolio in this course.

Prerequisites: (ES 232 or ES 435), ES 334, ES 342, ES 345, exercise science major, and senior status.
Credits: 1 hour
Professional Preparation course for ES majors.