Swimming Lesson Plan

Swimming Lesson Plan- Beginner Freestyle

Objective:

After the lesson, students should be able to perform proper body position, basic freestyle kicking and arm novement with a focus on breathing technique as well.

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Warm-Up (5 minutes):

1. Introduction and Safety Briefing (2 minutes)
   • Greet students and introduce yourself.
   • Explain the importance of pool safety rules.
   • Briefly outline the lesson plan.
2. Water Acclimatization (3 minutes)
   • Have students enter the pool and walk in the shallow end.
   • Practice blowing bubbles in the water to get comfortable with submerging their faces.
   • Perform simple arm circles in the water to loosen up.

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Main Lesson (35 minutes):

1. Body Position and Floating (5 minutes)
   • Explanation and Demonstration (2 minutes):
     • Explain the importance of a horizontal body position and being able to stand up after floating.
     • Demonstrate floating on the front and back and able to stand up after floating.
   • Practice (3 minutes):
     • Assist students in achieving a horizontal float on their front and back.
     • Encourage them to relax and feel the water support.
2. Kicking Technique (10 minutes)
   • Explanation and Demonstration (2 minutes):
     • Explain the basic flutter kick technique: straight legs, loose ankles, small and quick movements. Making splashes in the water.
     • Demonstrate the flutter kick while holding onto the pool wall or using a kickboard.
   • Practice (8 minutes):
     • Students to practice kicking with a kickboard or holding the pool wall whichever they deem fit.
     • Provide individual feedback and corrections as they go along to ensure understanding of the process.
3. Arm Movements (10 minutes)
   • Explanation and Demonstration (3 minutes):
     • Explain the basic arm movement for freestyle: hand entry, pull, and recovery.
     • Demonstrate the full arm stroke on land and in the water
   • Practice (7 minutes):
     • Have students practice arm movements while standing out or in shallow water.
     • Practice arm movements combined with kicking using a kickboard.
4. Breathing Technique (10 minutes)
   • Explanation and Demonstration (3 minutes):
     • Explain the importance of rhythmic breathing in freestyle.
     • Demonstrate breathing to the side while performing the arm stroke.
   • Practice (7 minutes):
     • Practice side breathing while standing in shallow water.
     • Combine breathing with arm movements and kicking while using a kickboard.

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Cool Down (5 minutes):

1. Relaxed Floating and Gentle Kicking (3 minutes)
   • Have students float on their backs and perform gentle kicks to relax.
2. Q&A and Review (2 minutes)
   • Review the key points of the lesson: body position, kicking, arm movements, and breathing.
   • Answer any questions and provide encouragement for practice.

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Conclusion:

• Thank students for their participation.
• Encourage them to practice the skills learned.
• Provide information on the next lesson or additional resources for practice.

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This structured plan ensures that beginners get a comprehensive introduction to the basics of freestyle swimming in a supportive and manageable way.