About This Activity
Description
Stage 1 (Water Acclimation):Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage lays the foundation that allows for student's future progress in swimming. Students in this stage focus on developing basic skills to propel and glide through the water with instructor help and learn basic aquatic safety skills.
Stage 2 (Water Movement):
In this stage, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Students develop basic skills to propel and glide through the water with instructor help and learn basic aquatic safety skills.
Stage 3 (Water Stamina):
In this stage, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also includes rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Students in this stage focus on integrating arm action, leg action, and rhythmic breathing in front and back glides, developing forward movement on the front and back, and practicing skills and safety techniques in deep water.
Prerequisites:
Students must be able to attend this lesson without the aid of their parents. Students must be comfortable submerging their head completely under water while blowing bubbles through their nose.
What Do I Need:
A swim diaper or rubber pants are required for any child not fully potty-trained.
Please bring a swimsuit and towel. Goggles and a swim shirt (recommended).
For more information, please call our branch at 727-787-9622.
Age Category
Youth/Teens
Location
Greater Palm Harbor Family Pool at Greater Palm Harbor YMCA Branch
Instructor
YMCA Staff & Volunteers
John Gibson
Katie Szymanski
Jessica Fisher
George Woldseth
Lisa Feldt
Tara Galante
Kristin Ficco
Ava Callaway
Kerry Huot
Jonathan Rivera
Map & Direction
Greater Palm Harbor YMCA Branch
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1600 16th Street
Palm Harbor, FL
34683
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