Child squatting poolside Toes over edge Arms in streamline On cue child guides self with hands first into and under water kicking through hoops (held by Teacher) Child maintains streamline and kicks to target distance
Maintaining streamline after water entry
Free standing Lined up across pool Arms in streamline Independent on front to wall (or target distance)
Introduction to streamline with propulsion on front
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
Undulating moving through water on front
Child floating on back 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
Undulating moving through water on back
Left arm outstretched in line with body Single right arm stroking Breathing action Small fast kicks Change arms and repeat
No splashing hands, control fingertip entry
Breathing timing, exit and entry
Free standing Discuss gently blowing from nose Teacher circulating Child somersaults independently and regains stand
Independent somersault
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
Head position and rotation
Backstroke to target distance arms with windmill action Breathe in and out Small fast kicks
Timing of arms, rotation, body position
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder
Child climbs up ladder independently