Fin Swimming Lessons
Level 7
30 Minute sessions
Skill Development
· A straddle jump entry into water of at least full reach height
· From a head first surface dive swim underwater for a distance of 5 metres and pick up an object using both hands; return the object to the side and then climb out unaided (minimum depth full stretch height)
· Starting with a push and glide demonstrate a forward somersault
· Scull head first on the back for 5 metres; rotate to front; somersault, scull 5 metres feet first on the back
*6 Stroke Development
· Kick 20 metres using an efficient Front Crawl leg action, holding a float
· Kick 20 metres using an efficient Breaststroke leg action, holding a float
· Kick 20 metres using an efficient Back crawl leg action, arms extended
· Swim 25 metres full stroke Breaststroke showing basic technique
· Swim 25 metres full stroke Front Crawl showing basic technique
· Swim 25 metres full stroke Back Crawl showing basic technique
*6 see section on stroke descriptors for explanation of basic and efficient technique