About This Activity
Description
This stage introduces basic stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl including rotary breathing, components of the breaststroke, and reinforces water safety through treading water and elementary backstroke.Prerequisites:
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 in Stage 1. 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 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 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.
To avoid cancellations due to inclement weather, Safety Topics and Dryland Exercises will be covered (maximum of 2 lessons).
What Do I Need:
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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