Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

Award Date

1971

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Physical Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the status of aquatics programs of selected universities and colleges and to develop for South Dakota State University a handbook comprehensively covering the facets of an excellent aquatics program to be used in conjunction with the yet-to-be completed University Natatorium.

1. Data were obtained from aquatics directors and swimming coaches in-colleges and universities the approximate size of South Dakota State University in all fifty states.

2. Data were obtained from personal communication between the writer and swimming coaches throughout the United States.

3. The handbook developed was designed for use especially South Dakota State University. All references made to design or facility are made for implementation to South Dakota State University's projected Aquatics Natatorium and program.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Swimming
Aquatic sports

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

145

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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