Level 01 - Lesson 05
By Jennifer McphailPart of Smart Swim - School Age
Entry
Half Turn Entry - P05
Free sitting Children lined up on side of pool One at a time Child extends arm across body to other arm placing hand on pool deck Teacher assists child to turn and slowly enter water on cue '1 2 3'
Progression
Child sits independently on side of pool, turns and enters pool with teacher assistance
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Reviewed Skills
Submersion - P05
Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding hoop Child holds breath and submerges mouth to step through hoop Child blows air out as stepping through hoop to stand
Progression
Holding breath whilst moving through water
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Today's Skills
Submersion - P06
Child standing Bend at knees Child kangaroo jumps up and down to target distance Child holds breath and submerges mouth as landing from jump
Progression
Holding breath jumping up and down in water
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Submersion - P07
Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding dive stick below surface of water (deep enough to encourage full face entry) Child holds breath and submerges face holding breath to retrieve dive stick Teacher sprinkling water from bucket over child's head Child blows air out as mouth exits water to stand
Progression
Encouraging partial submersion
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Front Float>5 - P04
Extended front hold over noodle (or similar) Eye to eye contact Teacher moves backward with child
Progression
Gaining confidence on noodle
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Front Float>5 - P05
Extended front hold over noodle Eye to eye contact Teacher moves backward with child On cue '1 2 3' Teacher draws child in and out Repeat
Progression
Experiencing movement in water over noodle
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Front Float>5 - P06
Extended front hold over noodle Eye to eye contact Teacher moves backward with child Child blowing bubbles
Progression
Blowing bubbles over noodle
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Back Propulsion - P03
On mat or with aid lined up across pool Moving backwards,kick on cue small fast kicks to Teacher Small fast kicks
Progression
Introduction to kicking to propel
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Safety Roll - P01
Child full body lying on mat On front Arms at side Child rolls from front to back along mat with Teacher support
Provide child with support as needed
Progression
Orientating body for safety roll
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Safety Roll - P02
Child full body lying on mat On front Arms at side Child independently rolls from front to back along mat
Provide child with support as needed
Progression
Further preparing and orientating body for safety roll
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Back Floating>5 - P02
Back hold Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back (refer teaching gem) Teachers arms extended, drawing child in to chest and repeating
Progression
Back and neck supported float
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Back Floating>5 - P03
Back hold Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back Maintain support of back Teacher stands or moves backward low in water with child
Progression
Neck supported float
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Exit
Exit Up Ladder - P05
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder Teacher support as needed
Progression
Child climbs up ladder with support
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