Swimming Strokes and Turns (Classroom)
Classroom swimming theory and practice: strokes, turns and technique, without a pool.
How to play
- Video or demonstration of the four strokes.
- Imitate the arm strokes standing and lying on a bench.
- Explain the open turn and the flip turn.
- Analysis worksheet.
Rules
- Controlled movements.
Variations
Easier
Freestyle and backstroke.
Standard
All four strokes.
Harder
Turn analysis.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: arms.
- No special adaptations needed.
Learning goals
- Learn swimming technique.
- Prepare for time in the pool.
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