swim test

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
1

<p>OK, I know everyone’s more concerned about their acceptances/rejections at the moment, but I’m having a crisis. My life depends upon your answers. Sort of.</p>

<p>So I’ve been avoiding all schools with a swim test. And today I learned that Chicago requires students pass a swim test. UH ***. Therefore I have many serious questions:</p>

<li><p>Under what circumstances is the swimming test conducted? (With dozens of kids standing around watching, waiting their turn? A one-lifeguard audience?)</p></li>
<li><p>How many lengths must one swim? In what fashion (e.g., will doggy-paddling suffice)?</p></li>
<li><p>Can one be clothed?</p></li>
</ol>

<p>That’s it! It’s just… I am so self-conscious; it’s crazy. I can survive in water without dying, but I don’t know real swim strokes. I can kick on my back and doggy-paddle and such. But I can’t really swim, and I certainly cannot imagine myself being seen in a swimming suit. Gaaah. I know no one will make fun of me or whatever, but I’ll think they’re looking…</p>

<p>I’m so sorry to be a bother. But I really like Chicago, and this is a silly reason to hate a school.</p>

2

<p>hmmmm........</p>

3

<p>lol poubelle! acutally im kind of self conscious bout that too. i havent worn a swimsuit in public since i was in middle school -_-
but i still love uofc!!!</p>

4

<p>oh........i thought this was joke</p>

5

<p>SWIMMING PLACEMENT TEST </p>

<p>The Swimming Test is offered to all undergraduate students entering the University as early entrants or high school graduates. Students must be comfortable in deep water to attempt this test. </p>

<p>A. Purpose </p>

<p>The purpose of this test is to assess endurance and safety in the water. </p>

<p>B. Test Procedure </p>

<p>Swim continuously for 100 yards (4 lengths of the Myers-McLoraine Pool in the Ratner Athletics Center) using any stroke(s). There is no time limit. </p>

<p>C. Required Dress </p>

<ol>
<li>Students must provide a swim suit and towel (cut-offs, underwear, or regular shorts are not permitted). </li>
<li>Students with longer hair should tie it so that it doesn’t infringe on the face. </li>
</ol>

<p>D. Location </p>

<p>The Gerald Ratner Athletics Center (5530 S. Ellis Avenue). </p>

<p>E. Waiver </p>

<ol>
<li><p>A student may sign a waiver if he/she cannot swim or prefers not to take the test. Signing a waiver means that the student will automatically be required to take a one-credit Swimming Class. </p>

<ol>
<li>Students who cannot take the test for medical or religious reasons should make an appointment with Mr. Baldea in RAC 249 (702-4643) after the first week of the quarter. Medical waivers require a note from a physician detailing the medical restriction. Religious waiver requests (the test is conducted with men and women together) must be from an official leader in the religious community. </li>
</ol></li>
</ol>

<p>G. Test Failure or Waiver </p>

<p>Students who fail, waive, or do not complete the Swimming Test as well as fail to place out of any Physical Education credits will have the maximum three-credit requirement to fulfill in Physical Education: one credit in a swimming class, one credit in a personal fitness class, and one credit in an elective class. </p>

<p>H. Certification of Competency </p>

<p>Students who possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard or PADI certification may present their certificate at test time to satisfy the Swimming requirement.</p>

6

<p>ahahahaha, what the hell is this</p>

<p>fantastic.</p>

7

<p>esquared ur fantastic</p>

8

<p>I tell myself that often.</p>

9

<p>so what other things do we have to pass.....does the swim test encompass all forms of fitness?</p>

10

<p>Other things to pass:</p>

<p><a href="http://athletics.uchicago.edu/physed/pe-freshman-packet-2005.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://athletics.uchicago.edu/physed/pe-freshman-packet-2005.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

11

<p>i had to do a swim test in ninth grade! i love chicago, but let's be serious.</p>

12

<p>I thought people were just joking! Good thing living in Southern Calif. means that you practically live and breath the ocean surf</p>

13

<p>Hahaha I didn't even know this was posted - the board was freaking out so much last night. Oh man how embarrassing.</p>

<p>But, seriously, my concerns are still alive! EEP.</p>

<p>Also this has very little to do with my location. I used to swim all of the time - not swim, exactly, but go to swimming pools, you know. But I haven't in many, many years.... Like I think I would vomit if I knew I had to 1) wear almost no clothing in front of my peers and then 2) try to swim across a pool without looking like a cat. :(</p>

14

<p>lol poubelle me too
but i feel comfort in knowing that i m not the only one with "concerns" :-P</p>

15

<p>Come on guys (well girls in this case) - are you that prudish that you're afraid of getting into a bathing suit? If you don't act self-conscious then you won't look self-conscious - besides, you have the whole summer to tone/shape up and practice some strokes. I really wouldn't worry about it at all.</p>

16

<p>"try to swim across a pool without looking like a cat."</p>

<p>What an image: you kids are literate even when you're angsting about a swim test. </p>

<p>Couple of things to remember. First - this is college, not high school, and it will be better. Second - there are some very fine scholar-athletes at Chicago - but you are not going to be the only one that is not thrilled with the swim test. Anyway, it will be given during orientation week when no one sleeps anyway. Your peers won't care ... unless maybe you vomit <em>on</em> them. </p>

<p>Many US colleges instituted a swim requirement after WWI - when far too many young men drowned due to their inability to swim. As annoying as you may find it, it was begun for a good reason.</p>

17

<p>wow, i've never even heard of this test... lol, shows how much I know</p>

18

<p>This is the coolest thing I've ever heard of. UChicago is now my favorite school in the world.</p>

19

<p>Well, i can swim well enough. But push ups and chin ups..........hmm. My muscles are mostly for show/nonexistent.</p>

<p>Soccer doesnt really develop my top half as much..........I should get crack a lackin. Or fail, whichever comes easier.</p>