Fin Swimming Lessons
Level 12
30 Minute sessions
Skill Development
· A Front Crawl racing start, including the correct response to commands and the transition to the stroke
· A Back Crawl racing start, including the transition to the stroke
· A Breaststroke racing start including the transition to the stroke
· Swim one length (min 20 metres) combining an alternating arm action and a simultaneous leg kick
· Swim one length (min 20 metres) combining a simultaneous arm action and an alternating leg kick
*12 Stroke Development
· from a racing start demonstrate an individual medley covering one length on each stroke (minimum 20 metres on each stroke). Efficient technique must be shown throughout
· a Back Crawl tumble turn covering a minimum distance of 5 metres before and after the turn
· swim 4 x 1 length on Front Crawl or Back Crawl accurately counting the number of single arm stroke for each length. Rest 15 – 20 seconds between each length.
· Swim 4 x 1 length on Butterfly or Breaststroke accurately counting the number of strokes for each length. Rest 15 – 20 seconds between each length.
· Swim 100 metres on own choice of stroke showing a correct start, turn and finish and showing efficient technique throughout
*11 and *12 see section on stroke descriptors for explanation of efficient technique