Smart Moves Swim - School Age - Level 4 - Lesson 04

Smart Moves Swim - School Age - Level 4 - Lesson 04

Equipment
  • Fins - PDF (Positive Drive Fins)
  • Fins - Zoomers
  • Kickboard - large
  • Kickboard - small
  • Forearm fulcrum
  • Paddles - agility
  • Alignment (triangle) kickboard
  • Dive ring
  • Foam log
  • Hoop
  • Mat - large
  • Mat - small
  • Sinking hoop
  • Sinking toy
  • Paddles - bolster
  • Paddles - freestyler

Entry

1.  Slip in from Edge
Child sitting on edge of pool Puts both hands on edge Turns body half way to slip into water while still holding onto edge of pool

Warm Up

2.  Combination Float - P02
Float and change positions every 3-5 seconds Can include ball, pencil, bridge, vertical floats

3.  Flutter Kick
Both hands at top of kickboard Kick on front with face up out of water

Reviewed Skills

4.  Front Crawl Arms - P02
3 front crawl arms Roll on back to breathe One at a time, Island to deep end and back

5.  Side Breathing - P03
Arms forward holding triangle board, face in Kick on front for 3 Stroke with left arm & roll to side, kick for 3 Left arm recovers forward to board & face in for 3 Repeat right arm Repeat entire movement for target distance

6.  Side Breathing - P04
Arms forward, face in Kick on front for 3 Pull with left arm & roll to side, kick for 3 Left arm recovers forward & face in for 3 Repeat right arm One at a time, Island to deep end and back OR Length(s) of pool

Today's Skills

7.  Side Breathing - P05
On side, 1 arm forward holding triangle board & other arm on leg Kick on side with half or all of face in water, blowing bubbles Breathe to side when needed Use 1 side for target distance, repeat other side One at a time, Island to deep end and back OR Length(s) of pool

8.  Body Roll - P02
Front "i" swim (hands on legs/thighs) Roll shoulders and body to alternating sides, 3 times On 3rd roll, roll to side for a QUICK breath Roll back into water and repeat

9.  Front Crawl - P04 trackable
Stroke 3 alternating arms Breathe to side Repeat entire movement for target distance

Warm Down

10.  Treading Water - P02
Child kicks and sculls with hands to keep head above water One at a time OR Two at a time OR All at a time / together

11.  Obstacle Course - P03
Teacher designs obstacles with mat(s) and/or toys Child swims to and crosses obstacles

Exit

12.  Climb Out At Ladder
Climb out of pool using ladder

Skill levels: SA Level 4