Level 02 - Lesson 04

By Jennifer Mcphail
Part of Smart Swim - School Age
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Entry

Entry Down Ladder - P06

Free standing One child at a time Child turns to enter backwards down ladder

Progression

Child climbing backward down ladder

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Reviewed Skills

Front Sculling - P03

Teacher to demonstrate movement to child Child walking with hands in water Arms outstretched Moving arms from "i" to "v" position and front (palms facing outwards thumbs down  on out-sweep "i", palms facing inwards thumbs up on in-sweep "v") Child blowing on top of water Teacher assists as needed

Progression

Feeling water whilst moving and blowing

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Today's Skills

Front Sculling - P04

On front Child arms over noodle (single or group) with hands in water Arms outstretched Moving arms from "i" to "v" position and front (palms facing outwards thumbs down  on out-sweep "i", palms facing inwards thumbs up on in-sweep "v") Small fast kicks Teacher holding noodle

Progression

Feeling water whilst moving and floating with noodle

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Front Sculling - P05

On front Child arms over noodle (single or group) with hands in water Arms outstretched Moving arms from "i" to "v" position and front (palms facing outwards thumbs down  on out-sweep "i", palms facing inwards thumbs up on in-sweep "v") Small fast kicks Blowing bubbles with full face in water Teacher holding noodle

Progression

Blowing bubbles and face in water whilst feeling water, moving and floating

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Front Float>5 - P10

Teacher moving around pool Single palm hold with child Head submerged Eyes looking to bottom of pool Blowing bubbles Feet off bottom Child stands with teacher support as needed Repeat with other hand

Progression

Submerged in single palm hold moving through water

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Front Float>5 - P11

Discuss with child that the teacher will on cue release them to an independent float Single palm hold with child Head submerged Eyes looking to bottom of pool Blowing bubbles Feet off bottom Teacher standing removes single palm hold on cue Teacher counts 1,2,3, stand Child stands Repeat with other hand

Progression

Removing single palm hold to independent floatation

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Front Float>5 - P12

From standing position child leans forward Head submerged looking to bottom of pool Legs rise Independent float Teacher counts 1,2,3, stand Child stands

Progression

Independent floatation

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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 Floating>5 - P05

Back hold    Maintain eye contact Teacher's hand under neck/back of head and lower back Release lower support of back Teacher moves backward low in water with child

Progression

Teacher moving backward with child in neck supported float

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Back Floating>5 - P06

Back hold Countdown to release on cue "1,2,3" Independent floating on back  Teacher support as needed

Progression

Cued release to independent float

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Freestyle Turn - P01

Supported standing on mat Teachers and children around mat Teacher bends child at waist and assists to somersault on mat

Progression

Gaining confidence

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Safety Roll - P04

Child lying on mat with legs over edge of mat On front Arms up over head Child rolls independently from front to back along mat

Progression

Simulating safety roll with partial body in water

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Safety Roll - P05

Child front floats Child attempts to roll to back Teacher assists with roll

Progression

Rolling to back for safety

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Submersion - P10

Child standing Bend at knees Child kangaroo jumps up and down to target distance Child holds breath and submerges fully blowing bubbles as landing jump

Progression

Submerging fully

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Exit

Exit Up Ladder - P06

Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder

Progression

Child climbs up ladder independently

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