Master Syllabus PE1352, Scuba Diving

Credits 2 Lab Hours 3 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
20 hours of classroom instruction and 20 hours of pool instruction. This class includes scuba theory, design, physics, physiology, and safety. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

The Seward County Community College physical education program will broaden the understanding of fitness for life by providing general education, appropriate technology, and professional development opportunities that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Academic Year
AY2025-26
SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Course Outcomes
  1. To be able to explain the effects of water on your body as you dive.
  2. To be able to maintain your scuba equipment.
  3. To increase your knowledge of aquatic environments.
  4. To perform basic scuba motor skills in the pool: i.e. hover, use of alternate air source, emergency swimming ascent, etc
Course Outline
  1. Review of basic aquatic skills.
  2. 200 yard swim and 10 minute tread/float.
  3. Each week you will alternate between classroom and pool sessions.
Instructional Methods
  1. Lecture/Video/Discussion
  2. Knowledge reviews assignments
  3. Quizzes and Test
  4. In water demonstrations
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Video
  2. Slides
  3. Textbook
  4. Learning Resource Center
  5. Whiteboard
Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by classroom attendance and knowledge reviews, module exams, and final exam.

SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by pool skills that are performance based and must be mastered for successful completion of the course.

SCCC Outcome 3 will be assessed and measured by pool skills that are performance based and must be mastered for successful completion of the course.

SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by attendance and knowledge reviews.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Seward County Community College (SCCC) is committed to ensuring digital and physical accessibility for all students, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Title II accessibility compliance deadlines, SCCC continues to enhance the accessibility of its instructional materials, technology, and online content.

SCCC utilizes tools to evaluate and improve the accessibility of digital course content and help the College reach its compliance goals.

If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.

To promote equal access, SCCC strives to provide captions and transcripts for all course videos and multimedia materials. If you encounter any issues with captions, transcripts, or other accessibility features in this course, please notify your instructor immediately so the issue can be addressed and corrected as quickly as possible.

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