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A safe and supportive environment will be provided for students with little or no previous swimming experience, who will progress at their own pace. Treading water, front and back float, front crawl stroke, beginner back stroke, water entries (feet first and basic dive), underwater swimming and water safety skills will be covered. A swimming cap is mandatory.
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Students with some swimming experience will perfect their lap swim techniques and master the basics of the sidestroke, floating and treading water. Limited to 12 students. A swimming cap is mandatory.
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Students who already know the basics will rise to the level of lap swimming. Students will perfect stroke mechanics, learn front and back crawl, and work with a trainer to improve technique. A swimming cap is mandatory.
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Sessions will focus on improving/learning competitive Olympic strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Open turns, flip turns and diving will be covered. Limited enrollment. The following skills are required: front crawl with breathing to the side, swimming on back and deep-water confidence. A swimming cap is mandatory.
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Exercise in the water provides an exhilarating low-impact workout. A variety of stretching and aerobic exercises performed in the shallow end of the pool will help students improve flexibility, range of motion, cardiovascular conditioning, and muscle strength. A swimming cap is mandatory.
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The exquisite new pool in the Baruch College Athletic Recreation Complex is one of the hidden jewels of the campus and is perfect for free-style swimming. Registrants are welcome on all available days. A swimming cap is mandatory.
Mondays-Thursdays, 7am-10pm
Fridays, 7am-9pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-6pm
***please check with the aquatics director at 646 312 5060 for any changes in schedule***
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