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Thank you for choosing the Wheeling Park District Our mission is to provide memorable experiences in parks and recreation that enrich our communities. In keeping with our mission, the aquatics staff works towards developing accountability, integrity, and leadership abilities by providing a safe, fun, and inviting learning environment for all swim program participants. Our swim school program was developed in-house to focus on creating life-long aquatic habits that incorporate water safety, swimming skills, and swimmer confidence.

Acting as a liaison for our swim program, our Swim Lesson Coordinator is available to help guide the swim program and ensure that lessons are running smoothly. Please don’t hesitate to see the Swim Lesson Coordinator if you have any questions.

Additionally, we encourage you to connect with your swim instructor to make the most of the lesson times.

Your experience at Arctic Splash is very important to us so please do not hesitate to contact us with any feedback.

Gloria Arteaga

Swim Lesson Coordinator garteaga@wheelingparkdistrict.com 847-465-7778

John Hansen

Assistant Aquatics & Wellness Manager jhansen@wheelingparkdistrict.com 847-465-2994

Katie Klemke

Aquatics Manager kklemke@wheelingparkdistrict.com 847-465-2317

Welcome The Wheeling Park District offers swim lessons for all levels beginning at six months through adult. Our progressive swim program provides the skills and knowledge needed to become a strong and confident swimmer. Each class introduces a new safety tip and reviews skills learned in previous lessons. The staff is certified and experienced in both child and adult aquatic skill development and personal safety.

Registering Register online at wheelingparkdistrict.com or visit the Community Recreation Center Guest Service Desk. Please complete registration with payment to the Wheeling Park District (WPD) prior to the first day of swim lessons.

Group Swim Lessons Overview FIRST DAY OF LESSONS On the first day of lessons, the Swim Lesson Coordinator will meet you on the deck of the Arctic Splash indoor pool. You will learn who will be your instructor and what area to sit in to watch lessons, and have any of your questions answered.

WHAT TO BRING TO LESSONS Swimsuit: All swimmers must wear appropriate swim attire. If your participant is not yet potty-trained, please have him/her wear a swim diaper specifically designed for pool use.

Towel: No towels are provided so please be sure to bring one for each of your participants.

Goggles: Beginning levels are not advised to use goggles because of the value and safety placed on being comfortable opening one’s eyes under water. As swim skills increase, the use of goggles is encouraged to aid the participant in learning additional skills.

Positive attitude: The learning process can be rewarding but frustrating at times. With patience and a positive attitude, you and your participant can get the most out of swim lessons and be on your way to increasing your enjoyment in the water.

LESSON TIME We invite you to make yourself comfortable in the chairs on the observation deck to watch your participant. Even better, we encourage you to watch the skills your participant is learning and to practice them together outside of formal lessons. While engaging in the learning process outside of lesson time is helpful, please refrain from approaching your participant while they are with their instructor. Disrupting your participant’s concentration and the concentration of other participants can keep the instructor from being able to accomplish all lesson goals.

Preschool lessons are 30 minutes with 25 minutes of instruction and five (5) minutes of supervised water exploration. Swim School lessons are 45 minutes with 40 minutes of instruction and five (5) minutes of supervised water exploration.

AFTER LESSONS When lessons end, each instructor will dismiss the participants. Please feel free to address any questions you may have with your participant’s swim instructor at this time.

TESTING The second to last day of lessons, each child is tested on the skills required to fully complete the current level. On the last day, group lesson participants receive a certificate from their swim instructor. The card indicates the skills the swimmer has successfully completed. The instructor will indicate if the swimmer will need to stay in the same level class or if he/she is ready to move on to the next skill level.

CANCELLATIONS There are no make-up sessions for group swim lessons.

WATER EXPLORATION TIME The five minutes of water exploration time at the end of each lesson is an opportunity for participants to have fun in the water in a safe environment. Students who use a flotation device must wear the flotation device at all times. Participants are encouraged to practice the safety skills learned and socialize and swim with others.

PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons are available and offered on both weekdays and weekends. Private lessons are pre-arranged ahead of time with a designated time and instructor. It is one-on-one instruction for 30 minutes.

THIS BOOKLET PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE SWIM LESSON PROGRAM. ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THANK YOU.

Swim Level Descriptions PARENT/CHILD Parent/Child Swim Lessons | Ages 6-36 months This class introduces new swimmers to the aquatic environment. Lessons include songs and games along with basic water acclimation. Parents need to hold their child in the water throughout the class.

PRESCHOOL Preschool Guppies (Leisure Pool) | Ages 3-5 years This class focuses on the new preschool-aged swimmer. Skills include blowing bubbles, learning front and back floats with assistance of an instructor, jumping in with assistance, and paddling 10 yards using alternating arms and kicks.

Preschool Advanced Minnows (Lap Pool) | Ages 3-5 years This class focuses on the advancing preschool swimmer. Skills includes jumping in unassisted, front and back floats with little assistance, front and back swim with little assistance, and doing bobs under water.

SWIM SCHOOL | AGES 5 YEARS+ Level 1 – Seahorses Class takes place in the lap pool and focuses on basic swim techniques. This class is for children who have never taken lessons or are beginners.

Skills covered include bobs, floating, and swimming on front and back with minimal assistance from swim instructor/use of float device.

Level 4 – Dolphins The breaststroke is refined and proficiency in freestyle and backstroke is stressed at this level.

Level 2 – Clownfish Children transition from having assistance from an instructor to being able to do all skills learned previously by themselves. Backstroke is introduced at this level. In order to pass this level, all required primary skills must be demonstrated without the assistance of a swim instructor.

Level 6 – Sharks The last level focuses on endurance, distance, and mastering all swim strokes. Flip turns are emphasized.

Level 3 – Lionfish Backstroke is refined and students are taught rotary breathing, and coordinated pull and kick in breaststroke. This level also focuses on endurance and distance.

Level 5 – Marlins This level focuses on endurance, distance, and proficiency in all swim strokes. Butterfly stroke is introduced.

Swim Level Achievements I CAN BLOW BUBBLES I CAN HOLD MY BREATH UNDER WATER I CAN JUMP IN BY MYSELF I CAN ENTER AND EXIT POOL BY MYSELF I CAN KICK WITH MY LEGS STRAIGHT I CAN SWIM PROPERLY WITH A NOODLE I CAN FLOAT ON MY BACK

Swim Level Achievements I CAN SWIM THE WHOLE 25-YARD POOL LENGTH BY MYSELF I CAN TREAD WATER FOR ONE (1) MINUTE I CAN DO ROTARY BREATHING I CAN SWIM UNDERWATER FOR 15 YARDS I CAN DO A FLIP TURN BY MYSELF I CAN SWIM THE INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY

Guppies

Ages 3-5 years

PRIMARY SKILLS

Blow Bubbles - 5 seconds Front Float - 10 seconds with noodle Back Float - 10 seconds with noodle Front Paddle - 10 yards with noodle Half-bobs Jump in water with assistance Enter, exit, and sit in water independently

SAFETY SKILLS

Stays on the wall and listens to instructor Asks permission to get in/out of water Never swims without an adult Knows when/what to do to use the bathroom Does not drink pool water Never runs on the pool deck

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS Can jump in Is comfortable putting face in water Can do basic swimming with assistance

I can... blow bubbles, jump in the water, and float on my front and my back!

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

Safety: Stay on wall / Listen to instructor / Ask permission Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your name?

Blowing Bubbles: Talking to fishes Floats (front and back): Airplane/starfish Blow bubbles Legs straight Belly up/head back Kicks on the side of the pool Game: Red Light/Green Light Emphasize ‘straight legs’ Ice cream scoops – out of water/in water (arms motion)

DAY 2

Safety: Don’t drink the water / Never run on pool deck Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite color?

Blowing Bubbles: Talking to fishes Submerge face, eyes open, watch fishes (goggles optional) Review kicks and ice cream scoops Straight legs/big scoops out of water Front paddle with noodle (2X)

DAY 3

Safety: Always wear a lifejacket in open water Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite animal?

Blowing Bubbles: Talking to fishes Submerge face with eyes open Jellyfish floats (front and back) Put face in water/blow bubbles Review kicks Straight legs Game: Red Light/Green Light

Review arms Throw ducks/students scoop Front paddle with noodle Blow bubbles while swimming

DAY 4

Safety: Look before you leap Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite TV show?

Blowing Bubbles: Talking to fishes Submerge face with eyes open Jellyfish floats (front and back) Put face in water/blow bubbles Practice kicks with kickboard (light blue) Front paddle (2X) Big scoops, bubbles/face in water Game: Get rings from under water surface

DAY 5 (Testing day)

Safety: Swim with a buddy or adult in a supervised area Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite food?

Blowing Bubbles: Talking to fishes Submerge face with eyes open Game: Ring around the Rosie (rings under water)

DAY 6

Safety: If you see someone struggling, get help! (Adult / Lifeguard) Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite thing to do?

Blowing Bubbles: Talking to fishes Submerge face with eyes open Go to 3 ft., jump into water with noodle Wall walk Jellyfish floats (front and back) Put face in water/blow bubbles Front paddle (1X) Back at 2 ft., back floats on noodle with kicks

Minnows

Ages 3-5 years

PRIMARY SKILLS

Bobs - 5 fully underwater Front Float - 10 seconds with little help Back Float - 10 seconds with little help Front Paddle - 10 yards with little help Elementary Backstroke - 10 yards with noodle Jump in water unassisted

SAFETY SKILLS

Stays on the wall and listens to instructor Asks permission to get in/out of water Never swims without an adult Knows when/what to do to use the bathroom Does not drink pool water Never runs on the pool deck Swims back to the wall after jumping in pool

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS

Can jump in, submerge, recover for air and float Can move forward and backward

I like to... bob, float and paddle!

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

Safety: Stay on wall and listen to instructor / Ask permission Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your name?

Introduce bobbing Get full head underwater Jellyfish floats (front and back) Airplane/starfish Face in water Belly up/head back Kicks on the side of the pool Game: Red Light/Green Light Emphasize ‘straight legs’ Flutter kick with kickboard Ice cream scoops - out of water/in water (arms motion)

DAY 2

Safety: Don’t drink the water / Never run on pool deck Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite color?

Bobs under water – 5 bobs Blow bubbles, if necessary Jellyfish floats (front and back) – try letting go of noodle Sitting on wall - kicks with straight legs Flutter kicks with barbell – straight legs Review ice cream scoops – out of water Front paddle with noodle (1X) – try letting go of noodle

DAY 3

Safety: Swim with a buddy or adult in a supervised area Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite animal?

Bobs underwater – 5 bobs Quick review of front paddle Ice cream scoops out of water– straight legs

Front paddle (2X) – let go of noodle Introduce Monkey – Airplane – Soldier Arms Kicks on back using kickboard Straight legs; point toes

DAY 4

Safety: Look before you leap Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite thing to do?

Bobs under water – 5 bobs Jellyfish floats (front and back) – try letting go Kicks on back using kickboard Straight legs; point toes Review Monkey – Airplane – Soldier arms Full elementary backstroke using noodle (3X) Let go of noodle If there is time, Front paddle (1X)

DAY 5 (Testing day)

Safety: Always wear a lifejacket in open water Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite TV show?

Bobs underwater – 5 bobs Game: Ring around the Rosie (rings underwater)

DAY 6

Safety: If you see someone struggling, get help! (Adult / Lifeguard) Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite food?

Bobs under water – 5 bobs Hold breath underwater exercise Go to 5 ft., jump into water with noodle (2X) Swim back to the wall Elementary backstroke to 5 ft. (1X) Game: Get rings under surface of water

Seahorses PRIMARY SKILLS

Bobs - 5 fully underwater Front Float - 10 seconds with noodle Back Float - 10 seconds with noodle Front Paddle with flutter kick - 12.5 yards with noodle Elementary Backstroke with flutter kick - 12.5 yards with noodle Jump in water unassisted

SAFETY SKILLS

Always swims with Lifeguard on Duty and with a buddy Never runs on the pool deck Looks before leaping (deep water) Swims back to the wall for help Knows how to call 911 and get lifeguard for help Knows when to wear a lifejacket Flips to back float for composure and assistance Knows body position and air recovery

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS

Can jump in, submerge, recover for air and float Can move forward, backward, change direction and return to wall

Ages 5+ years

I can... swim in every direction!

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

Safety: Stay on wall and listen to instructor / Ask permission Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your name?

Introduce bobbing – 10 full bobs Get full head underwater Jellyfish floats (front and back) Airplane/starfish Face in water Belly up/head back Kicks on the side of the pool – straight legs Game: Red Light/Green Light Flutter kick with kickboard – straight legs Ice cream scoops – arms motion/fingers closed Front crawl using noodle – try to NOT hold the noodle

DAY 2

Safety: Don’t drink pool water / Never run on the pool deck Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite color?

Bobs underwater – 10 bobs Jellyfish floats (front and back) – let go of noodle Kickboard to 5 ft. – straight legs Front crawl with noodle (2X) Introduce Monkey – Airplane – Soldier arm motion Stationary: on the wall Kickboard on back – Straight legs; point toes (Ballerina)

DAY 3

Safety: Look before you leap (deep water) / No diving in shallow water Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite animal?

Bobs underwater – 10 bobs Front paddle (2x)

Only work on Monkey – Airplane – Soldier today Let go of noodle – head back/tummy up

DAY 4

Safety: For help, get an adult or the Lifeguard. If necessary, call 9-1-1 Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite food?

Bobs underwater – 10 bobs Jellyfish floats (front and back) – do not hold the noodle Review front paddle (2X) Review Monkey – Airplane – Soldier (2X) If there is time, play game: Collect rings from bottom of the pool

DAY 5 (Testing day)

Safety: Swim with a buddy or adult in a supervised area Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite thing to do?

Bobs underwater – 10 bobs Go over swim skills/students questions before test begins After test, go over anything that was missed If time, go over gliding off the wall with the noodle Game: Get rings under surface of water

DAY 6

Safety: Review pool rules / Obey lifeguard Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite TV show?

Bobs underwater – 10 bobs Go over test from last week Go over gliding off the wall with the noodle Go to 5 ft., jump in with noodle (2X) Swim Monkey-Airplane-Soldier and Front Crawl (1X) to 5 ft.

Try to swim (front and back) without the noodle to the flags with instructor support Try to float (front and back) without the noodle with instructor support

Clownfish

Ages 5+ years

PRIMARY SKILLS

Front Crawl with flutter kick - 12.5 yards unassisted Elementary Backstroke with flutter kick - 12.5 yards unassisted Back Crawl with flutter kick - 12.5 yards unassisted Back Float - 10 seconds unassisted Front Float - 10 seconds unassisted

SAFETY SKILLS

Never dives into shallow water Never chews gum or eats while swimming Knows what to do in case of a possible drowning Throw survival float from deck; Call Lifeguard; don’t go into water Do basic treading (doggie paddle) Listens to the Lifeguard

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS Can independently swim and float a short distance without assistance

I know... how to get help for a friend.

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

Safety: Pool rules and why you follow them Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your name?

Introduce bobbing – 5 full bobs Jellyfish floats (front and back) Face in water, tummy up, head back Provide support with hands first time Try letting go after! Repeat Kicks with kickboard – straight legs Ice cream scoops Arms motion/fingers closed/arms out of water Front crawl practice with breathing – face in water breathe to one side or lift head up – QUICK BREATHS NO NOODLE – Instructor provides support, may let go

DAY 2

Safety: Always swim in a supervised area with a buddy or adult Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite color?

Bobs underwater – 5 bobs Jellyfish floats (front and back) – without assistance Review front crawl; do front crawl to 4 ft. (2X) Introduce Monkey – Airplane – Soldier arms Kicks on back using kickboard – straight legs Practice Monkey – Airplane – Soldier to 4 ft.

Head back/tummy up/minimal instructor support

DAY 3

Safety: Look before you leap (deep water) / No diving in shallow water Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite animal?

Bobs underwater – 5 bobs Front Crawl (2x) Monkey – Airplane – Soldier (3x) Introduce Backstroke – straight arm motion

DAY 4

Safety: How and when to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite food?

Bobs underwater – 5 bobs Jellyfish floats (front and back) – without assistance Monkey – Airplane – Soldier to 4 ft. (1x) Go over Backstroke arms – straight arms/fingers together/hand flips Kicks on back using kickboard Practice Backstroke for remainder of class!!!

Arms/legs straight/tummy up/head back/chin up

DAY 5 (Testing day)

Safety: Unknown hazards in water / Look before you leap / Get a Lifeguard or adult’s attention Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite thing to do?

Bobs under water – 5 bobs Go over swim skills/student questions before test begins If there is time after test, go over things that were missed Work on pushing off the wall (gliding) Challenge: Try swimming to 5 ft.

DAY 6

Safety: What to do in deep/open water and have fear of drowning / Survival Float (back float) / Basic tread (doggy paddle) Getting Wet: Jumping in What is your favorite TV show?

Bobs underwater – 5 bobs Go over test from last week – practice things missed Work on gliding off the wall; begin to swim Swim each stroke (Front, M-A-S, Back) to 5 ft.

Work on safety skills Game: Get rings from bottom of 4 or 5 ft.

Lionfish

Ages 5+ years

PRIMARY SKILLS

Front Crawl with rotary breathing/flutter kick - 25 yards unassisted Back Crawl with flutter kick - 25 yards unassisted Breaststroke - 25 yards unassisted Treading Water - 30 seconds

SAFETY SKILLS

Knows why swimming is good for you Knows how to get Reaching Assist from Deck Understands “reach or throw, don’t go” Can bob to safety from deep water Can survival float (back) when without a lifejacket

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS

Can do back float and treading for survival Progressing in strokes and technique

I know... how to be safe in the water.

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

Safety: Why knowing how to swim is good for you Review of flutter kick (front and back) On land and in water Extensive introduction to rotary breathing Stationary Exercise (on wall) Visually demonstrate and explain Practice rotary breathing (short distances) Incorporate front crawl (arms and legs) with use of barbell Backstroke review – 50 yards Introduction to treading Display proper techniques like egg beater, etc.

DAY 2

Safety: Know how and when to use Reaching Assists Warm up: flutter kick with kickboard – 50 yards Rotary breathing review and practice – use barbell Freestyle with rotary breathing – 12.5 yards Backstroke – 25 yards Treading review – 30 second practice Breaststroke Introduction Visual Demonstration Frog kick (in, out, around) at wall Frog kick with kickboard

DAY 3

Safety: When to wear a lifejacket / Always swim in a supervised area with a buddy or adult Warm up: flutter kick with kickboard – 50 yards Rotary breathing practice – 25 yards Backstroke – 50 yards Treading Review – 40 seconds

Breast stroke – 12.5 yard attempt (2X) Frog kick/ Pull review/Breathing review

DAY 4

Safety: How to bob to safety Warm up: Flutter kick with kickboard – 50 yards Freestyle with rotary breathing (2X) Backstroke – 50 yards Breaststroke – 25 yards (2X) Treading – 40 seconds

DAY 5 (Testing day)

Safety: How to survival float (back float) Go over swim skills/students questions before test begins Practice breaststroke, freestyle, and safety skills

DAY 6

Safety: How to use Lifeguard tube / Throw, don’t go lesson Go over testing from last week Go over anything that was missed – Practice!

Freestyle Practice Backstroke Practice Breaststroke Practice Treading – 45 seconds without stopping

Dolphins PRIMARY SKILLS

Front Crawl with rotary breathing - 50 yards unassisted Back Crawl - 50 yards unassisted Breaststroke - 25 yards with proper breathing Treading Water - 1 minute

SAFETY SKILLS

Knows “Think before you sink!” (survival float) Doesn’t eat before swimming (consequences) Knows why Personal Floating Devices are important while in open water Can get in the huddle position to conserve energy H eat Escape Lessening Position (HELP)

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS

Thorough understanding and endurance performance of front, back, and breaststrokes

Ages 5+ years

I can... swim for a long time but I rest when I am tired.

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

DAY 4

DAY 2

DAY 5 (Testing day)

DAY 3

Safety: Review lifejacket safety / Practice the Huddle Position (HELP) Go over testing from last week Go over anything that was missed – Practice!

Practice HELP (safety skill)

Safety: Why knowing how to swim is good for you Review swim strokes Front crawl (rotary breathing) – 50 yards Backstroke (arms straight) – 50 yards

STRAIGHT LEGS! Demonstrate Breaststroke kicks Practice on wall (sitting) Practice with kickboards Demonstrate Breaststroke arms Use analogies Demonstrate breathing – pulling (with arms) Put together Breaststroke – 25 yards

Safety: How to survival float (back float) Warm up: Flutter kicks with kickboards (front and back) – straight legs Front crawl – 50 yards Backstroke – 50 yards Review Breaststroke – 25 yards Go to 5 ft. – Treading 30 seconds Egg beater, other form of leg movement Work on survival floats/when to use them

Safety: Pool rules and why you follow them Warm up: Breaststroke kick with kickboard Practice single arm front crawl with rotary breathing – ear in the water Front Crawl – 50 yards with proper rotary breathing Work on Breaststroke – arms, kicks, breathing Go to 5 ft. – Tread 1 minute

Safety: In case of major emergency, get an adult or the Lifeguard. If necessary, call 9-1-1 Warm up: Flutter kick using kickboards Introduce gliding/streamlining Incorporate into swim strokes to start off Front Crawl – 50 yards (with streamline) Back Crawl – 50 yards (with streamline) Breaststroke – 25 yards Treading – 1 minute Go over things that need to be improved before testing next week.

Treading – 40 seconds

Safety: Reach or throw, don’t go lesson Go over swim skills/student questions before test begins After test, go over things missed – Practice!

Work on Safety Skills – use Lifeguard tubes at 5 ft.

Game: Swim races

DAY 6

Marlins PRIMARY SKILLS

Front Crawl with rotary breathing - 75 yards Back Crawl - 50 yards unassisted Breaststroke - 50 yards with proper breathing Butterfly - 25 yards unassisted Treading Water - 2 minutes

Ages 5+ years

I never... dive in shallow water.

SAFETY SKILLS

Knows “Think before you sink!” (survival float) Doesn’t eat before swimming (consequences) Understands “Reach or throw, don’t go” Does not dive in shallow water Can check for a pulse Can recognize a possible spinal injury Alerted level of consciousness Neck or back pain Numbness, tingling, or inability to move limbs/neck normally

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS

Proper use of swim strokes with minimal mistakes or constant stopping

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

Safety: Pool rules and why you follow them Stroke Reviews with gliding Front Crawl – 50 yards Backstroke – 50 yards Breaststroke kick with kickboard Breaststroke review with gliding – 50 yards Introduce Sidestroke – how to use arms

DAY 4

Safety: In case of major emergency, call 9-1-1! Basic first aid - how to stop bleeding Warm-up: Use kickboards (any type of kick) Review skills for testing next week Front Crawl – 75 yards Backstroke – 50 yards Breaststroke – 50 yards Butterfly – 25 yards Treading – 2 minutes

DAY 2

Safety: Never dive into shallow water Sidestroke review Streamline arms with flutter kick (front and back) Front Crawl – 25 yards Backstroke – 25 yards Breaststroke – 25 yards Introduce Butterfly stroke Work on kicks first using kickboards/flippers Work on arms (Figure 8) If time, go to 5 ft. to tread

DAY 3

Safety: How to recognize a spinal injury and what to do Review gliding and streamlining Use it when swimming each stroke Review strokes that need most work Work on Butterfly – arms and legs Swim 25 yards Treading – 1 minute

DAY 5 (Testing day)

Safety: Reach or throw, don’t go lesson Go over swim skills/student questions before test begins After test, go over things missed Work on Safety Skills – use Lifeguard tubes at 5 ft.

If time, underwater swimming; teach compact jump Game: Swim Races

DAY 6

Safety: How to take someone’s pulse Go over testing from last week Review swim strokes Introduce open and flip turns Work on taking each other’s pulse

Sharks PRIMARY SKILLS

Individual Medley Fly/Back/Breast/Free Freestyle and flip turns Backstroke and flip turns Butterfly Tread Water

- 100 yards - 100 yards - 100 yards - 50 yards - 4 minutes

Ages 5+ years

SAFETY SKILLS

Knows “Think before you sink!” (survival float) Knows importance of Lifeguards Can check for a pulse Can recognize a possible spinal injury Knows “Look, Listen, Feel” (check breathing) Compact Jump

SWIM SKILLS BENCHMARKS Individual Medley with flip turns and proficiency of strokes

I can... turn quickly and keep on swimming.

Sample Daily Lesson Plan DAY 1

Safety: Pool rules and why you follow them Review treading water Review Strokes Front Crawl – 50 yards Backstroke – 50 yards Breaststroke – 50 yards Butterfly (kick and arms) – 25 yards Go over flip turns – somersault and practice next to wall

DAY 2

Safety: How to recognize a spinal injury and what to do Sidestroke review – use to practice rotary breathing Streamline arms with flutter kick before doing front crawl/back crawl Go over flip turns – incorporate, streamline

DAY 3

Safety: Taking a pulse and the benefits of swimming regularly Warm up: Flutter kicks with kickboard Individual Medley (1X) Use flip turns and streamline Go over what was missed/needs more practice Practice taking each other’s pulse on deck

DAY 4

Safety: Look, Listen, Feel (checking breathing and pulse) Warm up: Kicks Individual Medley – Work on individual strokes first, if necessary Practice Open/flip turns Streamline/gliding before pushing off wall Underwater Swimming

DAY 5 (Testing day)

Safety: Push-ups on deck / Importance of being physically fit and stretching Go over swim skills/student questions before test begins After test, go over things missed Work on Safety Skills Go over importance of stretching If there is time: Lifeguard Tube Races Compact Jumps Mannequin/VATS Scanning

DAY 6

Safety: Importance of Lifeguards at aquatic facilities / Compact jumps Review Front Crawl Review Back Crawl Review elementary Backstroke Review Breaststroke Review open and flip turns Test off passing requirements Teach Sidestroke, if time

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