PHED 115 Surfing

Units: 1
Terms Offered: FaSpSm

Fundamental instruction of surfing skills; water safety and wave etiquette; wave recognition and forecast interpretation; surf culture; board selection; surf related strengthening and conditioning.
Recommended Preparation: Students will need to pass a swim test BEFORE being allowed to participate in the course. Swim test includes the following: continuous 150 yard swim in under 3 minutes; treading water for 10 minutes; surface dive with brick retrieval; and a 25 yard under water swim.
Instruction Mode: Lecture
Grading Option: Letter