Child standing poolside Toes over edge Arms in streamline Teacher guides arms (hands first) and nape of head into and under water on cue Child maintains streamline and kicks to target distance
Understanding sequence of dive
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 4x butterfly kick action Roll to back Arms at side 4x butterfly kick action Repeat to target distance
Moving through water, undulating turning from front to back
Single arm 3x right 3x left Non stroking arm maintained outstretched in wide position Breathing action Finger tip entry
Head position, breath timing, exit
Single arm 3x right 3x left Single arm 2x right 2x left Single arm 1x right1x left Non stroking arm in streamline position Breathing action
Body position, stroke control, breath timing
Bilateral breathing to target distance Non stroking arm maintained outstretched at body width Sequence: breathe, stroke, stroke & blow, stroke & breathe
Introduction to bilateral breathing
Free standing Child swims 4-6 strokes and somersaults Regains stand into streamline position Repeat to target distance
Combining stroke with tumble
Child front floats Arms extended in front holding aid Head down Legs extended Bend knees Heels to buttocks Top of foot parallel to bottom of pool• "V' with feet • Circle outwards with feet Legs extended Feet touching
Supported leg action on front float
Free standing One child at a time Child ascends ladder
Child climbs up ladder independently