Strand: Aquatics
Strand unit: Hygiene
The child should be enabled to
- appreciate the importance of hygiene when using the pool
using the footbath, shower, toilet
keeping the pool area clean.
Strand unit: Water safety
The child should be enabled to
- observe the rules of the local pool
- recognise hazards of water
depth, currents, tides, weather conditions, pollution, hypothermia - identify correct procedure for dealing with hazards
practising personal survival skills (e.g. safe entries, HELP, huddle, treading water)
summoning assistance in an emergency while maintaining own safety
demonstrating on land or in the pool environment a reaching and throwing rescue.
Strand unit: Entry to and exit from the water
The child should be enabled to
- enter the water
using the steps or ladder
by sitting, turning and slipping into the water
by stepping in from the poolside
by stepping in and placing the face in the water with comfort:
- blowing bubbles while the mouth is in the water
- picking up lightweight objects from the bottom of the pool with the eyes open
- looking at a partner under water
by jumping into the water
by diving in: surface or plunge dive (sitting, crouching, standing) - climb out of the water
using steps
getting out with support
going directly onto the side.
Strand unit: Buoyancy and propulsion
The child should be enabled to
- walk in shallow water
walking making patterns
walking to a rhythm, changing direction on a heavy beat
negotiating a person or obstacle - jump, side-step or run across the pool
relay races: children jump or side-step or run across the pool - observe that some objects float and others sink
blowing, nosing or heading objects (ball, toy, ducks) around floating objects - practise balance, rotation and recovery exercises with and without float
regaining standing position from the prone or supine position
rolling over from the prone or supine position
floating forming wide and narrow shapes in prone or supine position
linking shapes to form sequences floating in mushroom shape
turning through 360 degrees horizontally or vertically - explore use of arms and legs to travel in water
kicking like a frog
playing Simon Says game, where activities are matched to abilities
practising sculling in prone or supine position, head first, feet first
chasing games (e.g. What Time Is It, Mr Shark? Crows and Cranes) - glide forward or backwards along the surface in a stretched position
- glide to the bottom of the pool.
Strand unit: Stroke development
The child should be enabled to
- develop a selection of swimming strokes
front crawl, backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly.
Strand unit: Water-based ball games
The child should be enabled to
- participate in pair and group play
throwing and catching a ball, including using a one-arm throw
over and under game, where a ball is passed along a line over heads and under legs water push-ball.
Strand unit: Understanding and appreciation of aquatics
The child should be enabled to
- understand basic hygiene procedures
- appreciate the dangers of water
- understand how to stay safe in water
- develop an increased understanding of flotation
- develop an appreciation of the freedom of movement in water
- extend knowledge of swimming strokes
- discuss a wide range of aquatic activities
water polo, synchronised swimming, lifesaving - become aware of local organisations and clubs that promote aquatics.
Integration
SPHE:Myself—Safety and protection