Non-Swimmer/Beg. Swimming

Non-swimmer/Beg. Swimming

UNIT PLAN

Non-swimmer/Beg. Swimming UNIT / Grade Level
Length of unit: 15 days
Written By: Lisa Schabacker / 7th Graders / 8th Graders / 9th Graders
Educational Objectives & Standards

Unit Objectives

/ State Standards

1. Demonstrate front and back floats

/ 1PA-E1PO3,

1. Demonstrate front crawl stroke

/ 1PA-E1PO3,1PA-E2PO2

1. Demonstrate a stroke on back

/ 1PA-E1PO3,1PA-E2PO2

1. Demonstrate rolling over and changing direction

/ 1PA-E2PO2

1. Participate in various games, contests, and cooperative activities

/ 6PA-E2PO2. 6PA-E3PO1, 5PA-E4-PO1

1. Work in partners for skill acquisition

/ 1PA-E3PO1, 1PA-E4PO1

1. Explore skills in deep water

/ 1PA-E1PO3

1. To gain a basic knowledge of swimming vocabulary/terminology

/ 1PA-E4PO1

1. To know and follow general water safety and pool rules

/ 5PA-E2PO1, 6PA-E2PO2
Mastery Elements
Bobs / Front float / Back float
Turning over / Front glide / Back glide
Changing direction / Front glide w/kick / Back glide w/kick
Deep water activities / Front crawl arms / Sculling
Water safety skills / Rhythmic breathing / Combined stroke on back
Pool rules / Front crawl stroke / Back crawl arms
Vocaulart/termnology / 
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Unit Plan

Daily Overview

Day 1

Pool rules & emergency procedures. Evaluate and group students.

/ Day 2
Front crawl lead-up skills and drills / Day 3
Front crawl lead-up skills and drills / Day 4

Front crawl: coordinating and refining the stroke.

/ Day 5

Review skills.

Emergency Action Plan Drill
Day 6
Back crawl stroke lead-up skills and drills / Day 7
Back crawl stoke lead-up skills and drills. / Day 8
Back crawl: coordinating and refining the stroke / Day 9
Deep water activites / Day 10
Review and practice skills.
Water games
Day 11
Water safety skills / Day 12
Review and refine skills. Enrichment activities. / Day 13
Review and refine skills. Enrichment activities. / Day 14

Mini swim meet

/ Day 15

Written test

POOL RULES

1. No running on the pool deck.
2. No horseplay of any kind.
3. Stay off the starting blocks.
4. No diving into the shallow end, always enter feet first-carefully.
5. Be quiet when in the pool area, listen and follow directions.
6. Stay off the lanes lines and go under not over them.
7. When using the diving boards, always exist pool by the closest ladder. When using the high dive, remember to swim straight out and then over to the ladder.
8. No inwards or gainers off the boards.
9. Only one person on the diving board at a time.
10. One bounce on the end of the diving board.
11. Wait until the diver in front of you is at the ladder before you dive off.
12. Wait on the deck until the diver before you has gone off the board.
13. No swimming in the diving area.
14. One long loud whistle means EMERGENCY, exist the pool immediately and go to the bleachers.
15. Two short whistles means the teacher is trying to get a swimmer’s attention.

FOLLOW THESE RULES AND ANY OTHERS GIVEN BY ANY TEACHER.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN FOR THE POOL

One Teacher/Lifeguard:

1. Responding teacher activates EAP- ONE LONG LOUD WHISTLE. Teacher should climb down ladder and perform appropriate rescue.

1. Students should be immediately exist the pool and go to the bleachers.

1. Send assigned student aide to call 911 or nurse (numbers should be posted by phone, along with the address of pool).

1. Send assigned student aide to office to get Security.

Two Teachers/Lifeguards:

1. Responding teacher activates EAP- ONE LONG LOUD WHISLTE. Teacher should climb down ladder and perform appropriate rescue.

1. Second teacher should clear pool, assist with rescue, send assigned students to call 911 or nurse and get Security if necessary.

Three or more Teachers/Lifeguards:

1. Responding teacher activates EAP- ONE LONG LOUD WHISLTE. Teacher should climb down ladder and perform appropriate rescue.

1. Closest teacher should assist with rescue.

1. Other teacher(s) should clear pool, call 911 or nurse and send assigned student to get Security if necessary.

** IF A SPINAL INJURY IS SUSPECTED, MAINTAIN INLINE STABLIZATION IN THE WATER UNTIL EMS ARRIVES. IF VICTIM IS NOT BREATHING OR HAS NO PUSLE, REMOVE IMMEDIATELY FROM WATER AND BEGIN RESCUE BREATHING OR CPR.

Each hour reliable students should be pre-assigned the duties of calling 911 or nurse and getting Security. Assign other students as back up in case other student is absent.

It is strongly recommended to have at least two teachers in the pool area.

A pocket mask, gloves and first aid kit should be quickly assessable.

DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Beg. Swim Day: 1 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 5PA-E2PO1, 6PA-E2PO2, 1PA-E4PO1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD understanding of pool rules and emergency procedures. Teacher will assess the student’s current swimming skills.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Explain objectives / -Explain pool rules and emergency action plan
- Assess current swimming skills
Fitness: none
Lesson Focus:

1. Review pool rule and emergency procedures.

1. Skill assessment: demonstrate front crawl stroke and back crawl stroke, explain what you are looking for

/ -Verbal Q & A
-Teacher summarize
-Have each student swim on front as best she can then rate skill 1 for non- swimmer, 2 beginner, 3 Intermediate/Advanced. Follow the same procedure for the backstroke.
-Closure
With a partner, restate the pool rules and EAP in your own words. / Teacher monitors
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non./Beg. swim Day: 2 LOCATION: pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO3, 1PA-E2PO2. 1PA-E3PO1, 1PA-E4PO1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD front crawl stroke lead-up skills and drills.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro:
Review pool rules and EAP. / - Q &A by teacher
Fitness: done during Focus
Lesson Focus: Front crawl skill progression.
-Explain and demo. each skill.

1. bobs
2. front float (jellyfish)
3. front glide
4. front glide w/flutter kick

/ -Use partners to assist each other

1. bobs- fully submerge head and blow bubbles, slow and easy, 1 to 5 times.
2. Front float- in waist deep water, bend at waist, with arms extended, but face in water, gently push feet off bottom, float for 5 to 10 sec.
3. Front glide- arms out straight in front of body with hands together, put face in water, push up and forward off the bottom into streamline position, glide on surface at least 2to3 body lengths. Water level on head should be between eye brows and hair line in order to maintain proper body position.
4. Glide w/Flutter kick-perform glide, relax legs, knees and ankles, kick starts at hips, with the power coming from the down beat, range of kick is 12 –15 inches.
5. Practice with kickboards if time. When using kickboard, keep arms straight w face in water.

-Closure
-Q & A about technique
-Show me one more time…
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non./Beg. Swim Day: 3 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO3, 1PA-E2PO2, 1Pa-E3PO1, 1PA-E4Po1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD front crawl strike lead-up sills and drills.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Review previous day’s skills and drills. /

1. Bobs- 5, slow, consecutive
2. Front float
3. Front glide
4. Glide w/kick

-Do all 2 to 3 times
Fitness: done in intro. And focus
Lesson Focus: Front crawl arms and breathing.
-Explain and demo. each skill.

1. Front crawl stroke arms: practice in stationary position in waist deep water. Bend at waist, face in water, arms extended in front. Practice one arm at a time separately and then alternating.
2. Rhythmic breathing: practice is stationary position in waist deep water, may hold on the side of pool.
3. Coordinate arms and breathing.
4. Practice with kick, with or without kickboard.

/

1. Arm action- alternate arm pulls, elbow bent on recovery, hand enters water in front of shoulder, extend arm fully, pull down full length of body until thumb brushed thigh.
2. Breathing- Face in water, water between eyebrows and hairline, blow bubbles with mouth and nose, turn head to side, take small breath, return face to water .Do Not Lift head, opposite ear stays in water.
3. Coordination- breath every arm cycle. As one arm pulls, roll slightly to side, turn head, take a quick breath, as arm enter water, return face to water and blow bubbles.
4. Kick with face in water, pull one arm and breath, return hand to extended position, pull other arm. Do one arm separately before alternating w/breathing.

-Closure
-Q&A about technique
-Show me one more time…
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non. /Beg swim Day: 4 LOCATION: pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1 PO3, PA-E2PO2, 1PA-E3Po1, 1PA-E4PO1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD front crawl stroke.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Review previous day’s drills / -Arm action
-Rhythmic breathing
-Coordination of breathing and arms
-W/kickboard
Fitness: done of intro. and focus
Lesson Focus: Coordination of front crawl stroke.
1.Review glide
2. Glide with kick
3.glide, kick, add arms
4. Glide, kick, arms, add breathing /

1. Check head position- the water line should be between eye brows and hair line
2. Check kick- small kick, slight bend in knee, relaxed feet.
3. Check arms- for bent elbow on recovery, long bull to thigh, hand enters water first.
4. Check breathing- rolling and turning head to side, quick breath, return face and blow bubbles.

-Closure: Show me one more time…
Q & A- use vocabulary
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non. /Beg. Swim Day: 5 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO1, 1PA-E2PO2. 5PA-E2PO1, 6PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The SWD front crawl and demonstrate correct procedures during an emergency drill.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Review Emergency Action Plan / -Tell a friend
-Teacher summarizes
Fitness: Review skills and drills / -Make sure to review the front crawl progression from previous day
Lesson Focus: Practice the Emergency Action Plan. / - During free swim, perform a rescue drill. Use another teacher or student as victim.
-Closure: Restate EAP to a friend.
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non. /Beg. Swim Day: 6 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO3, 1PA-E3PO2, 1PA-E3PO1, 1PA-E4PO1, 1PA-E4PO1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD combined backstroke lead-up skills and drills.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Practice Front crawl stroke / -Use previously learned drills
-Give feedback and corrections
Fitness: done in Intro. And focus
Lesson Focus: Backcrawl stroke skill progression
Explain and demo. each skill

1. Back float
2. Back glide
3. Back glide w/ flutter kick

-With or w/o kickboards /

1. Back float- work in partners, stand behind partner who is submerged to should depth. Tell partner to look up, slowly arch back, lean back and relax. Muscle must be relaxed in order to float. Place hands under partners back for support. Make sure head is back, chin up and ears in water. Hold for 5-10 sacs. Gradually lessen support. To recover- raise, bend hips (like sitting in a chair) and place feet on bottom.
2. Back Glide- repeat beginning steps of back float except push off the bottom of pool or wall. Extend hips and knees to streamline body. Glide 2-3 body lengths.
3. Glide w/ kick- glide to get body horizontal and begin kick. Keep ankles loose and floppy, kick starts at hip. Power comes from the upward kick, push the water up using tops of feet. Kick should churn the surface of the water.

Closure: Q & A about technique, use vocabulary.
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Day: 7 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO3, 1PA-E2PO2, 1PA-E3PO1, 1PA-E4PO1, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The SWD combined backstroke lead-up skills and drills.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Practice front crawl stroke.
Review skills and drills from previous day’s lesson. /

1. Front crawl
2. Back float
3. Back glide
4. Back glide with kick

Fitness: none in intro and focus
Lesson Focus: Sculling combined with flutter kick on back. (This skill is important for beginners because many of them sink as soon as they lift an arm out of the water to do back crawl, Elementary back stroke arms could also be used.)

1. Sculling (head first)- do on land or standing up before lying in water.
2. Back glide with sculling
3. Combined back stroke (sculling with flutter kick)

/

1. Sculling- lay on back, hands by hips, elbows bent, extend wrists so fingers point up slightly. Trace a figure 8 pattern leading with the hand, make the movement smooth and keep hands under water.
2. Perform back glide, add sculling
3. Back glide with kicking and sculling (combined back stroke)

Closure: Show me one more time….
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Day: 8 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO3, 1PA-E3PO2, 1PA-E3PO1, 1PA-E4PO1, 1PA-E4PO1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD back crawl stroke.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Review and practice front crawl and combined backstroke. / - Check for proper body position; give feedback and corrections.
Fitness:
Lesson Focus: Back crawl stroke arms and coordinate stroke.

1. Back crawl arms- practice each arm separately first on land the then separately in the water before using alternating arm action.

1. Back glide with kick, do arm action separately, then alternating

/

1. Back crawl arm action (beginners may use a straight arm pull)- the power phase- arm pulls down to thigh, at the end of the pull turn hand over, palm down, pushing water toward feet.
2. Recovery phase- lift straight, relaxed arm out of water, leading with thumb, (palm in), rotate hand out so little finger enter water overhead, just outside the shoulder.

-Closure: Q & A about technique. Show me one more time how to do the arms
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Day: 9 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO3, 1PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The SWD various skills in deep water (with flotation or support if necessary)
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Talk about why it is important to be comfortable and perform basic skills in deep water. / -Ask the students to brainstorm reasons.
Fitness: practice front and back crawl in shallow water. / - Check for proper technique, give feedback and correction.
Lesson Focus: Practice new & previously learned skills in deep water.

1. Front float
2. Back float
3. Jumping in and return to wall
4. Changing directions

/ 1 & 2 – student can hold on to the gutter, rescue tube, kickboard, or noodle for support. Encourage them to do it unsupported, without your help.
3. Student jumps into water from side keeping arms by sides and legs straight. Some student may need to sit down and slide in as a lead-up.
4.Changing direction- swim out a few strokes and return to wall. Use front and back strokes, teacher should be in water to help student turn around.
-Closure: With a Partner review what skills were learned today and which were most comfortable.
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non. /Beg. Swim Day: 10 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E1PO3, 1PA-E2PO2, 6PA-E2PO2, 6PA-E3PO1, 5PA-E4PO1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD swimming skills while participating in games and contests.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Review and practices drills and skills from previous lessons / - Check for proper technique, give feedback and corrections
Fitness: included in Intro and focus
Lesson Focus: Water games and/or relay races.
Water Games

1. Volleyball
2. Water polo
3. Baseball (use a kickboard for hitting a beach ball)
4. Basketball
5. Marco pole
6. Sharks and minnows

Relay Races

1. Running in the water forwards, backwards.
2. Kickboards – use different kicks
3. Use various strokes
4. Invent funny races (use your imagination)

/ - Facilities and equipment may vary between schools
-Divide class into teams of four, two at each end of pool.
-Closure: Review any rules or correct any problems. Announce the winners.
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non. /Beg. Swim Day: 11 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 5PA-E2PO1, 6PA-E2PO2, 1PA-E3PO1, 1PA-E4PO1
OBJECTIVE: The SWD knowledge and skills in water safety.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Review and practice front and back crawl stokes / -Check for proper technique, give feedback and corrections.
Fitness: included in intro. And focus
Lesson Focus:
Personal water safety skills and emergency skills.

1. Rolling over from front to back and back to front. This skill is used to rest on back if tired.
2. Reaching and throwing assists.

**Emphasize to students NOT to go in after an active victim unless trained to do so. /

1. Rolling over- practice swimming, rolling over from front to back and back to front. Tell student to lead with the head.
2. Use various items around the pool to practice these assists.

-When using reaching assist, remember to brace yourself so you don’t get pulled in.
-An arm or leg can be use if no equipment is available, remember to hang on the side or ladder so you don’t get pulled in.
-Closure: Discuss pool/water safety rules
-Learn to swim
-Never swim alone
-Enter feet first when you can’t see the bottom or don’t know the depth
-Do not dive is shallow water
-Swim in supervised areas
-Know your limits
-Have a phone near the pool
-Have a secure fence and locked gate
-Learn CPR / Brainstorm with the students
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non. /Beg. Swim Day: 12, 13 and 14 LOCATION: Pool
STANDARDS: 1PA-E2PO3, 1PA-E2PO2, 5Pa-E2PO1, 6PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The Student will review and practice all previously learned skills and learn new skills for enhancement.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Review a variety of skills and drills. / -Check for proper technique
-Have students work in partners to critique each other
-Review questions on test, use vocab./terminology
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Fitness: Included in intro. And focus
Lesson Focus: Enrichment skills

1. Elementary backstroke arms.
2. Treading water
3. Surface dives
4. Swimming underwater
5. Swimming in deep water
6. Beginning diving

/

1. Elementary Backstroke arms-start on back with arms at sides, hands run along side to arm pit, extend out to side (shoulder level), press down to sides to return to beginning position.
2. Treading- use sculling movement (figure 8) with arms out to side but under the water, palms down. Use a wide, slow kick,
3. Feet first, tuck or pike
4. Beginners can use a wider flutter kick and wide breaststroke arms
5. Practice strokes and skills in deep water
6. See intermediate lesson plan

Closure:
Lesson 12- have students sign-up for one or two swim meet events
Lesson 13- Explain swim meet procedures
DATE: ______EQUIPMENT:
UNIT: Non. /Beg. Swim Day: 15 LOCATION: Classroom or gym
STANDARDS: 1PA-E4PO1, 5Pa-E2PO1, 6PA-E2PO2
OBJECTIVE: The SWD knowledge of swimming technique, vocabulary and safety by scoring 80% or better on a written test.
ACTIVITIES / CUE PHRAZES/INSTRUCTIONS
Intro: Explain procedures / -Materials needed- test, answer sheet, pencils
Fitness:
Lesson Focus: Student will take test / -Monitor students
-Answer questions
Closure:
Review Questions and answers

SWIM TEST

DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST