Level 04 - Lesson 04

By Jennifer Mcphail This plan is freely available for viewing
Part of Smart Swim - School Age
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Entry

Half Turn Entry - P08

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

Front Propulsion - P16

From standing Arms outstretched holding aid Small fast kicks When breath needed lift head or roll to back Teacher supports as needed

Eyes looking straight down

Progression

Lifting head or rolling to back for breath

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Today's Skills

Front Propulsion - P17

On front arms outstretched with aid Small fast kicks moving through hoops to wall (or target distance)

Progression

Leg action to propel

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Back Propulsion - P13

Free standing Lined up across pool  Independent kicking on back Arms in streamline position Small fast kicking

Progression

Propulsion and body position

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Back Propulsion - P14

Free standing Lined up across pool Independent kicking on back Hands sculling at side

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Backstroke - P02

On back Left arm holding board over knees Right arm stroking to target distance Small fast kicks Breathing in and out Change arms and repeat

Progression

Little finger entry into water and relaxed ankle kick

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Backstroke - P03

On back Left arm at side of body Right arm stroking to target distance Small fast kicks Breathing in and out Change arms and repeat

Progression

Head postion and small fast kicking

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Backstroke - P04

On back Kicking to target distance Roll body to right side Left shoulder and hip raised above water Head remains still looking straight up (may use aid on head to keep it straight) Breathing in and out Repeat rolling to left side

Progression

Body rotation and positioning

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Backstroke - P05

On back Left arm outstretched (holding board optional) over knees Right arm enters water roll to right Small fast kicks Repeat action to target distance Breathing in and out Change arms and repeat

Progression

Body rotation and hand entry

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Breaststroke - P04

Dive sticks held and submerged by teacher Arms outstretched Arms moving to "V" thumbs down Thumbs up moving back to centre Small fast kicks to retrieve aids

Progression

Retrieving dive sticks

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Butterfly - P04

Child floating on front Eyes looking down Arms at side Feet and knees together Hips down as feet come up Hips up as feet come down Undulating action Repeat to target distance

Progression

Undulating moving through water on front

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Exit

Exit Over Side of Pool - P05

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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