Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/27/07
PED203HD 20082-99999	LAB	0.50 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Basic Diving Skills
Introductory diving class emphasizes board work, novice skills diving safety. Specific skills will include front, back, inward and twist dives, and front somersault. Strength and conditioning skills and videotaping included as needed. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
PED203HD   20082-99999	Basic Diving Skills

1.	Describe the history of diving. (I)
2.	Demonstrate and practice strength and conditioning techniques for diving. (II)
3.	Demonstrate and practice swimming skills for safe diving. (III)
4.	Discuss safe diving rules. (IV)
5.	Demonstrate and practice correct approach skills. (V)
6.	Demonstrate and practice diving techniques for front, back, inward and twist dives and front somersault. (VI)
7.	Videotape dives and evaluate for skill improvement. (VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
PED203HD   20082-99999	Basic Diving Skills

I. History of Diving II. Strength and Conditioning for Diving A. Strength Training B. Flexibility Training C. Endurance Training D. Applying This Training In and Out of the Gym II. Swimming Skills A. Treading Water B. Front Crawl C. Breast Stroke D. Underwater Swimming E. Exiting the Pool Safely III. Diving Rules A. Safety on the Board B. Safety in the Water IV. Diving Approach Steps A. Two and Three Step Approaches B. Appropriate Arm Movements C. Definitions V. Techniques for Each Dive A. Front Dive B. Back Dive C. Inward Dive D. Twist Dive E. Front Somersault VI. Videotaping A. Check Students' Progress B. Evaluate/Score Each Type of Dive

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