Swimming Lesson Plan

LESSON 1 level 1 Introduction to movement within the pool, environment

Success Criteria:

By the end of this lesson learners should be able to:

�� Demonstrate two safe entry options specific to the

environment

�� Demonstrate one safe exit method

�� Participate with enjoyment

�� Move safely in the pool

Equipment needed:

Ð'* None, although extra supervision to achieve a 1:4 ratio of supervisor to children is recommended.

Ð'* Ideally a supervisor positioned in the water.

Activity Teaching Points Organisation/Equipment

Ladder Entry One step at a time, slowly Practise until confident Face ladder, walk backwards

Hands remain in contact with ladder

Eyes watch feet

Pool Side on

Stomach Entry Sit on side of pool Practise until confident

Turn over on to stomach

both hands firmly on pool side

Slide down wall while feet feel for floor Hands remain in contact with pool side

Teaching progression Teaching Points Organisation/Equipment

Monkey Crawl

Movement at the wall

two hands holding on

Ð'* little steps .. big steps ...

Ð'* hop

Ð'* little jumps big jumps

Ð'* high on tiptoes

Ð'* low and crouching

Ð'* making noises of animals or

boats can assist in

overcoming fears

One hand holding on

"Salmon Says"

"Chin in the water"

"Ear in the water"

"Rain drops on your head"

"Wash your face"

"Turn around" etc

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