Level 03 +Games - Lesson 06
By Jennifer McphailPart of Smart Swim - School Age
Entry
Half Turn Entry - P07
Free sitting Children lined up on side of pool Child extends arm across body to other arm placing hand on pool deck Child turns and slowly enters water on cue '1 2 3'
Progression
Child sits independently on side of pool, turns and enters pool independently
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Reviewed Skills
Back Propulsion - P09
On back unsupported "X" position on back to "T" position Small fast kicks
Progression
Independent body position
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Today's Skills
Water Wheels>5 - P03
Free standing • Random configuration around pool • Child brings knees up and turns independently in a circle, changing direction • Choice submersion
Progression
Child independently moves around in circle changing direction
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Front Propulsion - P13
On front with support create"X" position then on front to "Y" position Eyes looking down Small fast kicks
Eyes looking straight down - X - Y - kick
Progression
Changing body positions whilst propelling
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Front Propulsion - P14
On front "X" position on front to "T position Eyes looking down Small fast kicks
Eyes looking straight down
Progression
Changing body positions whilst propelling
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Freestyle - P02
Using one arm holding aid Child strokes with single arm to target distance Small fast kicks Eyes looking down Change arms Repeat
Progression
Feeling the water while moving through it
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Freestyle - P03
Starting with one arm holding aid, child strokes using alternate arms to target distance Small fast kicks Eyes looking down
Progression
Soft hand entry
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Torpedos>5 - P01
Free floating • One child at a time • Front streamline through first hoop. Roll onto back and streamline through second hoop • Tutor assisting child to roll onto back as needed
Progression
Being able to roll front to back independently
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Breaststroke - P01
Standing Shoulders under water Arms outstretched Arms moving to "V" thumbs down Thumbs up moving back to center
Progression
Feeling water
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Breaststroke - P02
On front Arms outstretched Arms moving to "V" thumbs down Thumbs up moving back to centre Small fast freestyle kicks to target distance
Progression
Feeling water and moving through water
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Breaststroke - P03
Hoop submerged Arms outstretched Arms moving to "V" thumbs down Thumbs up moving back to centre Small fast kicks through hoop to target distance
Progression
Feeling water and moving through hoop
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Wiggly Worm>5 - P03
Independent floating on front • Random configuration around pool • Child in horizontal position and moves hips forward and backward imitating a wiggly worm moving through water
Progression
Child in horizontal position moving as a wiggly worm.
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Front Propulsion - P15
Sitting on poolside or on mat Child falls in on cue On front child kicks to teacher (or target distance)
Eyes looking straight down and kick to me
Progression
Sitting poolside to enter water and propel
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Freestyle Turn - P03
Free standing on mat Children take turns Child independently somersaults and enters water Teacher assisting at water entry Submersion
Progression
Submerging to somersault
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Freestyle Turn - P02
Free standing on mat Mat is held by Teacher and children wait until their turn Child bends at waist and independently somersaults Teacher assisting at water entry Submersion
Progression
Supported somersault
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Exit
Exit Over Side of Pool - P03
Free standing One child at a time Child holds onto side of pool and pulls themselves up and onto the side using own strength
Progression
Child climbs up out of pool independently
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