Beginner Swim Lesson Template

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Use this basic template to get a general idea on what to do. Most swim lessons are focusing on Front crawl (Freestyle), or Back Crawl (Backstroke). While these two skills are primarily done on the surface, a third skill generally termed “Going Underwater” was added.

_ Freestyle Activities:

1. Floats
2. Arm Circles
3. Breathing Practice
4. Bobs
5. Streamlines
6. Short Distance swimming practice (front glide with support and do 3 front crawl strokes)
7. Kicking flutter kicks with support (Barbell, Kickboard, or other support)

_ Backstroke Activities

1. Floats
2. Glides
3. Arm Circles
4. Body Posture (Soldier position)
5. Balance on surface
6. Kicking flutter kicks with support from teacher or fromtoys
7. Short distance swimming with instructor support,hold the head, prompt belly up.

_ Going Underwater

1. Diving fortoys, rings, sticks, torpedo sharks
2. Constant encouragement during every activity
3. “Can you put your face in the water?
4. “How about your lips?”
5. “What about your nose?”
6. Jumps from the side
7. “Do you want to go underwater?”
8. stick to their choice, but ask to go under

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