Brownell-Talbot PE Swimming K-8

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General Objectives for the K-8 Program

SAFETY: Students will demonstrate knowledge of aquatic environment safety and hygiene concerns, and demonstrate basic safety and hygiene practices.
SWIMMING SKILLS: Students will demonstrate face-up floating and lifesaving endurance in the water, inline swimming, and some advanced swimming techniques.
INTRODUCTION TO AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Students will participate in a variety of aquatic-related activities, games, and sports promoting use of the pool for recreation, competition, and lifetime fitness.

PreScreen Standards

K: Kindergarten Swimmers are required to jump into the pool from a standing position on deck, swim 15' to the end wall and exit the pool unassisted. Swimmers may use any swimming stroke or combination of swimming strokes.

1: First grade swimmers are required to swim one length of the pool backstroke. The swimmer must maintain a horizontal body position on the back for the entire swim. Any combination of elementary backstroke and competitive backstroke arms and legs may be used.

2-8: Second through Eighth grade swimmers must perform both crawl stroke and backstroke. The standard for the backstroke is a horizontal body position on the back for the entire swim. Any combination of elementary backstroke and competitive backstroke arms and legs may be used. The crawl stroke must be performed in with the body horizontal and the face in the water. The arms must recover over the water. Either a roll-to-side or roll-to-back breathing technique may be used. The head must remain inline with the spine at all times. Lifting the head out of line with the spine disqualifies the swimmer from the test. An easy way to watch for this stroke breathing technique is to watch the swimmer from the front. When watching from in front of a swimmer performing crawl stroke the observer should not be able to see the swimmer's face, only the top of their head as they rotate from their stomachs to their sides or backs. See below. These swimmers are demonstrating thee different styles of breathing. Even so, if you were standing directly in front of any of these swimmers you would see only the top of their heads as they roll to breathe.

2007-2008 Swimming Schedule

Block #1: Weeks of November 12 and November 26
Block #2: Weeks of February 4 and February 11
Block #3: Weeks of April 28 and May 5

Coach Neal will work with students who cannot pass the prescreen test for their grades.

PreScreen

Objectives

Activities

Awards

Enter the water, swim 15’ in any manner, and exit the pool unassisted.

1. SAFETY: Demonstrate an understanding of swimming hygiene practices and pool rules.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to jump into the water from the side of the pool, recover to a relaxed back float, complete a 25 yard back stroke swim, and exit the pool unassisted.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to engage in safe, interactive water play.

· Introduce and practice following pool rules and hygiene practices.

· Backstroke practice – both elementary and competitive backstrokes.

· Jump in and recover to back float practice.

· Conditioning to prepare for 25 yard swim.

· Games & Jumping off the board.

Crew Member Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Kindergarten Challenge: Jump off diving board

PreScreen

Objectives

Activities

Awards

Swim 25 yards of continuous backstroke. (Either elementary or competitive backstroke may be used.)

1. SAFETY: Demonstrate an understanding of elements that make up a safe swimming environment.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards of crawl stroke using roll-to-back or rotary breathing. Demonstrate the ability to swim 50 yards of continuous backstroke.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to use inflatable rafts, rings, and other pool toys in a safe manner.

· Review Kindergarten skills.

· Discuss elements of a safe swimming environment.

· Crawl stroke and backstroke practice.

· Conditioning to prepare for 25-yard crawl stroke and 100-yard backstroke swims.

· Games using inflatables and other pool toys.

· Walk the Plank practice.

Crew Member Award: Complete required skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s First Grade Challenge: Walk the Plank

Swim 50 yards of continuous back stroke; and swim 25 yards of crawl stroke with roll-to-back or rotary breathing.

1. SAFETY: It’s Your Choice: Making safe decisions around the pool.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 50 yards of continuous crawl stroke. Demonstrate the ability to swim underwater.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Underwater swimming & surface dives.

· Review First Grade skills.

· Role play situations using decision making skills.

· Crawl stroke and butterfly practice

· Conditioning to prepare for 50 yard crawl stroke swim.

· Games involving underwater swimming and swimming to the bottom to retrieve objects.

Crew Member Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Second Grade Challenge: B-T Aquatics Seven Seas Test (100 Back + 100 Crawl)

Swim 50 yards of continuous back stroke; and swim 25 yards of crawl stroke with roll-to-back or rotary breathing.

1. SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of self-rescue techniques.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim six strokes of butterfly.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to dive off the side.

· Review Second Grade skills.

· Practice self-rescue techniques.

· Introduce and practice butterfly swimming..

· Diving practice from side and board.

· Games involving diving (relays, jump-or-dive, object retrieval)

Crew Member Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Third Grade Challenge: Front Dive from Diving Board

75-yard continuous swim consisting of 25-yards each back stroke and crawl stroke plus 25-yards of either back stroke or crawl stroke.

1. SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of basic rescue techniques.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim four consecutive breaststroke arms and four consecutive breaststroke kicks..

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to propel and steer a kayak.

· Review Third Grade skills.

· Practice basic water rescue techniques.

· Introduce and practice breaststroke swimming..

· Kayaking.

Crew Member Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Fourth Grade Challenge: B-T Aquatics Captain’s License Test (100 IM)

PreScreen

Objectives

Activities

Awards

75-yard continuous swim consisting of 25-yards each back stroke and crawl stroke plus 25-yards of either back stroke or crawl stroke.

1. SAFETY: Demonstrate and understanding of open water environment safety practices.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards of sidestroke.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Participate in “open water” swimming practice and games. Demonstrate the ability to propel a kayak.

· Review Fourth Grade skills.

· Discuss elements of a safe open water environment.

· Discuss types and uses of lifejackets.

· Introduce and practice sidestroke.

· Practice and games using a mask and snorkel.

· Kayaking

· Open water swimming in circles in wavy pool.

Crew Member Award: Complete required skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Fifth Grade Challenge: Swim 500 yards using any combination of strokes

75-yard continuous swim consisting of 25-yards each back stroke and crawl stroke plus 25-yards of either back stroke or crawl stroke.

1. SAFETY: Discuss safety concerns and practices as they relate to competitive swimming.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to do a front start and a back start. Demonstrate the ability to perform legal turns for the four competitive strokes.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Participate in competitive swimming games, drills, and races.

· Review Fifth Grade skills.

· Discuss safety concerns and practices as they relate to competitive swimming.

· Starts & Turns practice.

· Competitive swimming drills, games, and races.

Crew Member Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Sixth Grade Challenge: B-T 500 with no time limit

75-yard continuous swim consisting of 25-yards each back stroke and crawl stroke plus 25-yards of either back stroke or crawl stroke.

1. SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of dangers and safety precautions concerning underwater swimming.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to tread water for one minute.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Boys: Participate in underwater hockey drills and games. Girls: Participate in synchronized swimming skills and games. Demonstrate the proper use of a snorkel.

· Review Sixth Grade skills.

· Discuss dangers and safety precautions concerning underwater swimming.

· Treading water practice. – including water polo.

· Underwater hockey / Synchronized swimming

· Conditioning swims to prepare for one-mile challenge.

· Snorkeling

Crew Member Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Seventh Grade Challenge: Continuous one-mile swim

75-yard continuous swim consisting of 25-yards each back stroke and crawl stroke plus 25-yards of either back stroke or crawl stroke.

1. SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for becoming a lifeguard.

2. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards, surface dive to the bottom, retrieve a 10 lb block and return to start.

3. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Participate in lIfequard games, drills, and challenges.

· Review Seventh Grade skills.

· Practice American Red Cross Lifeguard Training PreScreen Test Skills including brick retrieval.

· Practice basic water rescue techniques using safety equipment..

· Lifeguard Trainings games, drills, and challenges.

Crew Member Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Participate in PE class activities.

First Mate Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives.

Captain’s Award: Complete required prescreen skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Eighth Grade Challenge: B-T 500 in under 12 minutes.