This class is for those who can swim PHYSWELL 100 yards freestyle continuously and have had an introduction to backstroke and breaststroke. In this class, you will learn: the refinement of the 4 competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly (review/intro), and efficient breathing techniques. You will gain additional development of flipturns using intervals (PHYSWELL 100-yard repeats), competitive starts and turns, use of swimming equipment (kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins) for fitness, and videotaping with a review. Prereq: Ability to swim PHYSWELL 100 yards of freestyle continuously with proper technique and side breathing, PHYSWELL 100 yards flutter kick, PHYSWELL 50 yards backstroke and breaststroke, and 8 x PHYSWELL 50 yards freestyle (at 2 minutes or faster). Prerequisite: If you have not had an introduction to breaststroke or backstroke, please take PHYSWELL PHYSWELL 52: Swimming: Intermediate.
1 units · Satisfactory/No Credit
This class is for those who can swim 100 yards freestyle continuously and have had an introduction to backstroke and breaststroke. In this class, you will learn: the refinement of the 4 competitive swimming strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly (review/intro), and efficient breathing techniques. You will gain additional development of flipturns using intervals (100-yard repeats), competitive starts and turns, use of swimming equipment (kick boards, pull buoys, hand paddles, fins) for fitness, and videotaping with a review. Prereq: Ability to swim 100 yards of freestyle continuously with proper technique and side breathing, 100 yards flutter kick, 50 yards backstroke and breaststroke, and 8 x 50 yards freestyle (at 2 minutes or faster). Prerequisite: If you have not had an introduction to breaststroke or backstroke, please take PHYSWELL 52: Swimming: Intermediate.
Offered in Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.