Mondays (Example) lesson
Lesson Overview
An engaging session designed to deepen understanding and proficiency in swimming. Today's lesson focuses on honing fundamental swimming techniques that are crucial for building confidence and skill in the water. By the end of this session, they will possess a stronger foundation in swimming principles, enabling them to swim with greater ease and enjoyment.
The objectives of this lesson include:
- Understanding and applying key swimming techniques.
- Improving breathing and stroke coordination.
- Building endurance and comfort as swimmers.
Through a series of structured exercises and practice drills, this lesson aims to enhance both your technical abilities and overall confidence while swimming. Let's dive in and make a splash with our swimming skills today!
Key Objectives
- Develop fundamental swimming techniques, including breathing, floating, and kicking, to build a strong foundation in swimming skills.
- Emphasize the importance of water safety and demonstrate how to recognize and respond to potential hazards while swimming.
- Encourage proper body positioning and streamline techniques to enhance swimming efficiency and speed.
- Prepare students for independent practice by teaching them warm-up routines and cool-down exercises that minimize the risk of injury.
- Instill confidence in students through positive reinforcement and personalized feedback, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Swimming pool access
- Kickboards for technique drills
- Goggles to ensure clear vision underwater
- Flotation devices for beginners
- Pool noodles for support during exercises
- Swimming caps for streamlined swimming and hygiene
- First aid kit for safety precautions
Entry Down Stairs - P04
Child holds railing and teacher's hand Child walks down stairs to teacher
Child walks down with teacher assistance
Swim without Goggles
Swim without goggles using highest level progression and distance One at a time, Island to teacher and back OR Island to deep end and back OR Length(s) of pool
Swim without goggles using highest level progression and distance
Tower: Tip In or Jump - P02
Climb up to top Sit & tip into water or jump in One at a time
Unassisted
PFDs: H.E.L.P. & Huddle
Discuss when and how to use PFDs. Discuss when to use H.E.L.P. and Huddle positions. Practice both in water and/or after falling off mat ("boat"). One at a time OR All at a time / 2 at a time
First practice at island, then jump off edge or fall off boat and practice .
Discuss when and how to use PFDs. Discuss when to use H.E.L.P. and Huddle positions. Practice both in water and/or after falling off mat ("boat").
Turn-Around - P03
Child on pool edge, tip or jump in OR child on island, swim to teacher Change direction in water, swim back to point of entry One at a time
Assisted
Exit Up Stairs - P04
Child holds railing and/or teacher's hand as necessary Child walks up stairs to exit pool
Child walks up with teacher assistance