SMS 143 Synchronized Swimming

1 Credit(s)

This course is designed for any student with intermediate swimming ability. The student will be introduced to the basic components of synchronized swimming including strokes, stroke variations, sculls, support skills, propulsion skills, figures and hybrid figures, selection of music, choreography, set design, make-up, lighting, etc. Two hours per week in-water. One required field trip. Fulfills physical education activities requirement. SMS major elective. Not open to students who have received credit for SFL154. Prerequisites: 25 yards each of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke; tread water 30 seconds; surface dive. Tested at first class meeting.