Level 01 - Lesson 06

By Jennifer Mcphail
Part of Smart Swim - School Age
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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 - 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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Today's Skills

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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Front Float>5 - P07

Child on front Arms outstretched Palm to palm hold with teacher Teacher standing Child blowing bubbles Teacher assists child to stand

Progression

Submerged in double palm hold

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Front Propulsion - P04

Child on their front in an extended arm hold Kick on cue small fast kicks as teacher moves backwards

Progression

Kicking in supported hold

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Front Propulsion - P05

Child on their front in an extended arm hold (under armpits) Kick on cue small fast kicks as teacher moves backwards Child blows bubbles as they move through the water

Progression

Face in water blowing bubbles whilst kicking

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Front Propulsion - P06

Teacher supports child on front Palm grasp, child kicking with small fast kicks Teacher moving backwards

Progression

Palm hold whilst kicking

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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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Back Floating>5 - P04

Back hold    Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back Release lower support of back Teachers arms extended, drawing child in to chest and repeating

Progression

Neck supported float with movement

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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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Back Propulsion - P04

Free standing Child leans back gently onto back float, chin up Teacher supports child on nape of neck Child small fast kicks Teacher assist child to stand

Progression

Supported kicking to propel

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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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Submersion - P08

Child standing Bend at knees Teacher holding single hoop Child holds breath and submerges face/head to step through hoop Child blows air out as stepping through hoop to stand

Progression

Partial submersion whilst moving through water

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Diving>5 - P02

Child standing on mat Arms outstretched On cue and holding breath, child jumps into water towards Teacher Teacher submerges child's mouth on entry to blow bubbles

Progression

Confidence with safety jumping into water

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Diving>5 - P04

Child sitting on edge of mat Arms outstretched On cue child leans forward submerging fully into water Propels to Teacher Teacher assists as needed

Progression

Submerging from sitting entry to water

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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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