<p>I can't swim, so I'll be taking beginning swimming as my PE course. So I was wondering if I would need to bring my own swimming materials (goggles, cap, swim suit) for the class? Or will this be provided by the university?</p>
<p>I know that I can probably buy the things on campus, but if possible, I'd like to have everything ready by O-week so that I wouldn't have to go around buying more things while I get adjusted to college life.</p>
<p>And can anyone tell me how the class is in general? Will I be able to know how to swim by the end of the semester?</p>
<p>My recommendation would be to bring your own suit, goggles, and cap – do you need a cap these days?? , whether it’s required or not.</p>
<p>As far as learning to swim in a semester – most people, but not everyone learns to swim in one semester. When I attended Cornell (many years ago, but the time difference shouldn’t be irrelevant), I knew a few who had to take the swim class. I was told that a handful needed two semesters for one reason or another, but everyone gets there eventually. (exceptions are, of course made for students with disabilities).</p>
<p>also do we need to show up in our swim suits the very first day or are we just gonna go over basic procedures without actually getting in the pool?</p>
<p>To be prepared for the first day, wear your swimsuit under your clothes, bring a towel, flip flops.
Wear a tank style swimsuit, you won’t have to worry about the straps falling down and losing your bottoms when you dive in the pool.
FYI, buy a dark colored one piece, light colored suits become translucent when wet.
Pony or braid your hair so it stays out of your face.
If you wear contacts, take them out and wear your glasses poolside, so you can see the instructor.
Take your swim wear home after each class and rinse thoroughly in cool water, drip hang to dry.</p>
<p>You have to have your own stuff for the class; and if you’ve never set foot in water, don’t expect to be able to swim decently after one semester. Some people take forever to even float in the water.</p>
<p>Learning how to swim is one of the best things you’ll do for yourself.
I would encourage all the novices to continue on with lessons and learn strokes, diving, turning underwater.
Swimming is one of the best all over conditioning exercises.
Swimming opens your world up in terms of activities you can participate in (boating, sailing, surfing, snorkeling, scuba, water skiing, wake boarding) as well as a safety issue.
There are certain regions in US where it is assumed you know how to swim from age 5 and up.
Second what Islander4 stated- don’t expect miracles, some people take longer to get the hang of floating, much less swimming.</p>
<p>Dudes- Buy board shorts for your swimwear for your class.
Don’t buy them too long (below knees) they will impede your kick.
Speedos and shorty trunks only for those sporting a six pack and shredded.
You won’t get to wear a t shirt in the pool either.
Buy your swimwear now, while it is still in season.
Avoid light colors, when wet, we don’t need to see your business, if you know what I mean.</p>