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• To provide a structured framework where communication is between the teacher and child with the adult reinforcing and encouraging by words and imitation.
• To develop independence from adult in preparation for entry to learn to swim.
• To provide a programme through structured play, where the child further develops basic watermanship skills necessary for the subsequent successful acquisition of swimming skills.

• Demonstrate a safe sit and swivel entry
• Demonstrate independent jumping in (with or without aids).
• Demonstrate basic breathing skills: (1) exhaling into water through nose and mouth and (2) trickle and explosive.
• Walking in different directions, (where depth does not allow this, propelling in different directions).
• Regaining feet, (where depth does not allow this, regain vertical position).
• Demonstrate any floating shape for 5 sec, with no aids.
• Show alternating kick with aid, for 10m.
• Show alternating arm action/paddle for 10m, with aids.
• Show fly kick, simultaneously with aids over 5m.
• Push and Glide, no aids, towards wall.
• Demonstrate a safe exit via independent use of steps.
• Additional Notes:
• Children should be 3 1/2 years onwards.
• Children should be under the supervision of an adult in the water.

• Children should be 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years.
• Children should be under the supervision of an adult in the water.

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Telephone: 01786 466520
Email: info@scottishswimming.com
Fax: 01786 466521

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