Level 05 - Lesson 04
By Jennifer McphailPart of Smart Swim - School Age
Entry
Entry Down Ladder - P09
Free standing One child at a time Child turns to enter backwards down ladder
Progression
Child climbing backward down ladder
1 of 10
Reviewed Skills
Front Propulsion - P20
Free standing Lined up across pool Arms in streamline Independent on front to wall (or target distance)
Progression
Introduction to streamline with propulsion on front
2 of 10
Today's Skills
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
3 of 10
Freestyle - P12
Using aid practice single stroking and breathing action whilst walking to target distance Change arms and repeat
Ear on arm to breathe
Progression
Timing of breathing
4 of 10
Freestyle - P13
Using aid practice single stroking and breathing action Finger tip entry Small fast kicks to target distance Change arms and repeat
Roll to breathe
Progression
Combining breathing, stroke and kick actions
5 of 10
Freestyle Turn - P05
Free standing Discuss gently blowing from nose Teacher circulating Child somersaults independently and regains stand
Progression
Independent somersault
6 of 10
Back Propulsion - P14
Free standing Lined up across pool Independent kicking on back Hands sculling at side
7 of 10
Backstroke - P07
On back Single arm 3x right arm 3x left arm to target distance Non stroking arm maintained at side of body Breathing in and out Small fast kicks Change arm and repeat
Progression
Head position and rotation
8 of 10
Backstroke - P08
Backstroke to target distance arms with windmill action Breathe in and out Small fast kicks
Progression
Timing of arms, rotation, body position
9 of 10
Exit
Exit Up Ladder - P09
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder
Progression
Child climbs up ladder independently
10 of 10
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