Level 4 Day 1

Swimming! 4 x 50: Odds FREE, Evens BACK If you have fins, use them. Rest as often as needed. GOAL: Do the whole distance without stopping. NO lifting head, no checking to see position. Get to the bottom of the pool,put your belly button, 1 big toe,and your nose all on thebottom at the same …

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Level 3 Day 2

Goals: Kicking: 50 FREE Kick or 50 BK Kick Use Fins if you have them, use kickboards 3 x SL + 5 FREE + 1 breath Strong freestyle kick throughout.Focus on arms reaching to 11, head aiming straight down, and power with each stroke. Must breathe 1 time on stroke 2, 3, or 4. No …

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Level 3 Day 1

Goals: 3 x SL + 3 FREE Strong freestyle kick throughout.Focus on arms reaching to 11, head aiming straight down, and power with each stroke. If possible NO breath. Activity 3: Activity 4: 3 x SL + 5 FREE + 1 breath Strong freestyle kick throughout.Focus on arms reaching to 11, head aiming straight down, …

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Level 1 Day 2

Goals: Speak all student names Ensure all students know instructor’s name. Continue to earn trust by demonstrating all activities and offering modified alternatives. Reinforce routines. Emphasize fun during routines. Smile. Laugh. Play! Walk and glide With the benches a little apart, walk in the square moving independently. When swimmer gets to the gap encourage a …

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Level 1 Day 1

Goals: Learn student names Introduce self (instructor) Give clear expectations: “We’re doing supported front glides. This is what it looks like.” Earn trust: demo activities first and offer modified alternatives if you sense fear. Focus on FUN and routines. Introduce framework: activity, activity, challenge. Smile, laugh, play! Challenge – Lift one foot above water and …

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Level 3 Day 3

3 x SL + 3 FREE Strong freestyle kick throughout.Focus on arms reaching to 11, head aiming straight down, and power with each stroke. If possible NO breath. Challenge #1: Streamline on belly to T mark. Front flip. Back float in position 11 back to the wall. 2 x 50 Free Kick with Kickboard and …

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