Unit I. Introduction to Aquatics.

1. History and Background of Aquatics.
2. Preparing for Aquatic Fitness.
3. Building Blocks of Aquatics.

Unit II. Stroke Techniques.

4. Crawl Stroke.
5. Backstrokes.
6. Breaststroke.
7. Butterfly.
8. Sidestroke.
9. Turns and Push-Offs.

Unit III. Lap Fitness Training.

10. Lap Lingo for Conditioning.
11. 50 Ways to Leave the Gutter.

Unit IV. Water Exercise.

12. Introduction to Water Exercise Techniques.
13. Sample Shallow Water Exercises Techniques.
14. Deep Water Exercise.
15. W.E.T. Equipment for Aquatic Fitness.
16. Sport W. E. T. S. - Cross Training.

Unit V. Additional Water Fitness Activities.

17. Introduction to Diving.
18. Synchronized Swimming Starters.
19. Water Games.
20. Competitive Swimming and Triathlons: Take Your Marks!
21. Life Saving Emergency Safety Procedures.

Unit VI. Special Topics.

22. Other Water Environments.
23. Family Fitness.
24. Special Needs.
25. Nutrition.
26. Questions and Answers.
Appendices.
Appendix A. Personal and Progress Charts for the Student.
Appendix B. Charts and Forms for Class Instructor.
Appendix C. Aquatic Information Sources.

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