KNOWSLEY SCHOOL SWIMMING STAGE 3

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1 Lesson 1 of 10 Front crawl Legs and Arms Equipment Required: Floats, Hoops, Tool Box Jump or swivel (if jumping encourage to full submersion) Toes over edge, bend knees when landing CAUTION DEPTH Groups (Teacher led) 2 min Front paddle start with push and glide Front crawl legs/arms Use 1 float, kicking across Flat and streamlined Alternating and continuous Fingers under floats, thumbs on top Lie flat and keep kicking Kick from the hip Ensure pupils have enough room 16 mins Introduce arm action Right arm holding float Left arm holding float Standing depth practise arm action Stretch arms Pull to centre line Fingers together Feet on floor, bend hips, lean forwards high elbows, clean entry with hands As appropriate Attempt full stroke (no more than 5m at a time) Keep arm movement close to body As appropriate Travelling through hoops in shallow end Eyes open Glide through hoop like Superman One at a time Introduce Water Safety Code Refer to Tool Box Water Safety questions, check all paper work

2 Lesson 2 of 10 Back crawl Arms Equipment Required: Floats, Tool Box 2 questions on Water Safety before entering the pool Refer to Tool Box for questions 2 min Front crawl attempt full stroke (no more than 5m at a time) Long legs, flat body High elbows, eyes open Ensure pupils have enough room Push and glide on back rotate onto front arms extended Strong push from wall Stretch arms out, flat body ensure plenty of space 16 mins Back crawl legs no floats Push hips and tummy up Long legs, pointed toes Back crawl arms - Standing practice 1 float 1 arm Continuous action Brush ear with arm During recovery cycle, bend elbow on propulsive phase Attempt full stroke (no more than 5m at a time) Keep arm movement close to body Aquatic breathing game (blow egg flips across pool) teacher led Refer to Tool Box Introduce Water Safety Code floor, check all paper work

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4 Lesson 3 of 10 Back crawl Equipment Required: Floats, Tool Box Jump in and fully submerge Groups teacher led 2 min Any method of travel Look for agility and feet off the floor As appropriate to method travel Re-cap Front crawl skills increasing distance to 10m As appropriate Watch for ability and understanding 16 mins Back crawl legs 2 floats 1 floats 0 floats Hips and tummy up Ears in the water Long legs Pointed toes Back crawl arms - Standing practice only Focus on teacher Demo thumb exit, little finger entry Bend elbow through propulsive phase S shape pull Attempt full stroke (no more than 5m at a time) Keep arm movement close to body ability grouping Push and glide on back and rotate onto front, arms extended throughout Streamline position supine Lead with the head into rotation in a straight line One at a time, water safety questions Refer to the Tool Box, check all paper work

5 Lesson 4 of 10 Back crawl Equipment Required: Floats, Tool Box Answer 2 water safety questions Jump in and fully submerge Refer to the Tool Box Groups teacher led 3 min Pupils choice of stroke Swim until I tell you to stop Push and glide under water from submerged position Normal breathe, sink down, eyes open, exhale slowly, maintain streamline position 10 mins Push and glide on front rotate onto back arm extended throughout (ALLOW PUPILS TO WEAR GOGGLES PLEASE) Point toes Stretch body Hold glide, streamlined arms Team games and races- refer to the Tool Box for ideas As appropriate 8 mins, check all paper work

6 Lesson 5 of 10 Front crawl Equipment Required: Floats, Mini Water polo Balls, Tool Box Answer 2 water safety questions Jump in and fully submerge Refer to the Tool Box 2 min Pupils choice of stroke (4 widths) Pick up sinkers, one at a time and return to the side Any stroke The winner is the one with the most sinkers 6 mins Front crawl legs 2 floats 1 floats 0 floats kick across in a streamline position (should have an understanding of upbeat and downbeat) Flat as you can Stretch out and kick Arrow shape keep streamline 1 Front crawl arms Standing in waist deep water walking and practising arms Bend at waist, lean forward High elbows Fingers together, slightly cupped in line with body Attempt full stroke Start with a push and glide Game of Mini Polo Streamline position Recovery over the water Long S shape pull Refer to Tool Box 2 teams 5 mins, check all paper work

7 Lesson 6 of 10 Breaststroke Legs Equipment Required: Floats, Tool Box Answer 2 water safety questions Jump in and fully submerge Front crawl starting with push and glide Refer to the Tool Box Steady swim Re-cap Front crawl teaching points Risk assess pupils height and move into appropriate water depth 3 min Breaststroke legs 2 floats shoulder depth water, try leg action in a vertical position Look at your legs are they the same on both sides? Stay near the side *CAUTION MUST BE NEAR THE SIDE 16 mins Supine position with 2 floats Sit in the water, look at your legs, circles with you heels Supine position with 1float Hold float to chest Prone position with 2 floats Lie as flat as the stroke will allow Prone position with 1 float As above bring ankles together at the end of the propulsive phase Attempt full stroke 10m Pull, breathe, kick glide Push and glide under water through hoop from submerged position Maintain streamline position Eyes open, stretch out Trickle breathing 2 mins, check all paper work

8 Lesson 7 of 10 Breaststroke Equipment Required: Floats Jump in and fully submerge teacher controlled 1 min Front crawl starting with push and glide Steady swim Focus on streamline, alternating kick Teacher watches for signs of tiredness Re-cap push and glide underwater from submerged position Push hard from wall Stretch out, eyes open 16 mins Breaststroke legs 2 floats supine 2 floats prone 1 float supine 1 float prone Focus on symmetry Turn feet out Squeeze heels together Breaststroke arms Stand and practice arms High elbows, fingers together Attempt full stroke 10m Pull, breathe, kick, glide Rotation Mushroom floats Hand stands As appropriate e.g. tuck into a tight shape 4 mins, check all paper work

9 Lesson 8 of 10 Back crawl Equipment Required: Tool Box Water safety quiz sheets (children to fill in at home and return next week) Jump in Refer to Tool Box Prize for winner e.g. Mars bar/swim hat 2 mins 1 min Choice stroke 4 widths, as appropriate to choice ensuring plenty of space 5 mins Back crawl legs (no floats) Push and glide - flat Hips and tummy up Ears in the water Long legs, floppy feet 10 mins Back crawl Arms Standing practice (no floats) Keep arms close to head prior to entry Little finger first Thumb exit first on recovery Attempt full stroke 10m As above Mushroom floats Forward rolls Pick up objects Re-cap hand stands Tight tuck Tuck up as much as you can Eyes open pick up with both hands Hands firmly on floor, legs together, toes pointed 5 mins Remind pupils to return quiz sheets next week, check all paper work 2 mins

10 Lesson 9 of 10 Front crawl Equipment Required: Tool Box Return of water safety quiz sheets Jump in Ensure enough space Choice stroke 4 widths, as appropriate to choice Re-cap all Front crawl skills Body position Leg action Arms Breathing introduce trickle or explosive Timing Front crawl race or relay across width Flat as the stroke will allow Long legs, kick from hip, pointed toes High elbows, hand entry in line with body As appropriate refer to Tool Box 6 beat leg action to arm cycle Touch wall on finishing throughout Teachers MUST observe pupils for fatigue and allow work rest balance 14 mins Introduce dolphin leg action Undulate on back with support if needed (refer to safety tips) Wriggle like a worm 5 mins Announce winner of quiz sheets, check all paper work 2 mins

11 Lesson 10 of 10 Front crawl Equipment Required: Tool Box Jump in Ensure enough space Choice stroke As appropriate to choice Teacher to manage pace and timing 4 mins Re-cap all strokes Front crawl, Back crawl, Breaststroke Refer to past session plans 14 mins Revise all skills Time permitting Assessment for Stage 3 Test for 10m As above Continuous and confident Use an assistant if needed Dolphin legs Re-cap session 9 contrast Like mermaids or dolphins Wriggly worms 4 mins Re-cap water safety questions Refer to the Tool Box, check all paper work 2 mins