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The Malibu Makos Surf Club was contracted in 2003 by Pepperdine University to teach a one unit PE class in surfing. The class, The Introduction to Surfing, has since been a great success. Classes fill almost instantly when registrationn begins! The programs focusses on the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety as outlined below.
Text/Reference:
Surfer Magazine, Surfing Magazine, www.surfline.com, www.malibumakos.com
Goals:
The goals for this course are to enable students to get the basic knowledge and enjoyment of surfing and a general understanding of ocean safety. The class focuses on learning the local surf areas so that students get to know the different style of waves and conditions. By the end of the course students should be able to surf confidently without instruction and be proficient in various aspects of ocean safety.
Attendance:
Each class meets once per week for 15 weeks. Students should try to attend all classes and participate to the best of their abilities. They are allowed to make-up/miss two classes during the course. They must also complete the swim test, exam, and assignment.
Bad Conditions:
In the event that the conditions are such that we deem class should be cancelled students are notified in advance via email and class will meet in Firestone 123 or 125 or be cancelled.
Equipment:
All equipment is provided by the Malibu Makos Surf Club. In addition, students should bring a towel and warm clothing.
Locations:
The class will meet at various locations throughout the course. The prospective locations are: Zuma, County Line, Leo Carrillo, Malibu (Surfrider) and Topanga
Examinations:
An examination and assignment will be given during the course. Both must be completed to get course credit.
Exam- you must get at least a 75% to pass
Assignment- specifics of the assignment will be given later in class and it will be due in December
Swim – four consecutive 25 yard laps in the Pepperdine pool
Grading Policy: Credit = 75% on exam, completion of swim, assignment and attendance of at least 13 class sessions.
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