ADULT LEVELS OVERVIEW
Adult 1: They will work towards achieving a 10-15 m swim on their front and back. They'll be performing jump entries from the side and recovering objects from the bottom of chest-deep water. With 4 x 9-12 m interval training, they can improve their fitness and flutter kick.
Adult 2: They can take their skills up a notch by working on two interval training workouts of 4 x 25 m kicking and front or back crawl. They'll be able to demonstrate dive entries and perform breaststroke arms and breathing over 10-15 m. They'll also show their ability to support themselves at the surface for 1-2 minutes and perform handstands in shallow water.
Adult 3: They will learn the eggbeater, stride entries, and compact jumps. They'll complete a 300 m workout and sprint 25-50 m. Mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke will be their goal. It will be quite a workout!
At a Glance
Before teaching any lesson it is crucial to understand the requirements for the level being taught. Visit this link to see what the curriculum is for each adult level as per The Lifesaving Society.
ACTIVITIES AND DRILLS
Beginner Swimmers:
- Start off slow with glides off the wall, movement across the pool, flutter kick
- Sculling is great to help support the upper body while swimming on their front until the swimmers are ready to swim with their face in the water
- Use noodles and flutter boards to start off, allowing the swimmer to slowly work up to swimming with their face in the water
Intermediate:
- Give them the freedom to swim within an enclosed space and offer supports such as flutter boards or noodles if needed
- Have them partner up and provide feedback to one another about their strokes
- Provide specific and detailed feedback
Advanced:
- Have them swim laps and give feedback (or partner pairing)
- Go to the deep end/ dive tank and teach various entries (dives, jump ins etc.) to get comfortable swimming in deeper water
SAMPLE LESSON PLANS
