Description
Book SynopsisTried and tested by teachers for over 15 years, Swimming Games and Activities is packed with games and ideas for teaching children the basics of water competence.With over 200 graded games and activities, it provides enjoyable ideas to stimulate children of all ages and includes:- Confidence-building games for non-swimmers and beginners - More challenging activities such as sculling, treading water and diving to help more advanced swimmers develop their skills - Practical advice for teachers on lesson planning, using music, running a gala, teaching survival skills and testing a child''s progress
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Table of ContentsContents Preface To The Third Edition Foreword To The First Edition Introduction 1 Safety Precautions General Rules Recovery Skills
2 Organisation When To Play Selection Of Activities Modifications Maintaining Interest and Enjoyment Keeping Warm Distinguishing Teams Organisation Of Space Apparatus Classification Of Pupils Activities Graded Tests And Incentive Awards
3 Activities And Games For Non-Swimmers And Beginners Introduction To The Water Movement In The Water Individual Activities And Games Class Activities And Games Activities And Games With A Partner Group Activities And Games
4 Activities And Games For Swimmers Individual Activities And Games Activities And Games With A Partner Games For Small Groups Relay Races
5 The Use Of Music Musical Games Swimming With Sound Safety
6 Entries Movement Experience In The Water Feet-First Entries Head-First Entries Safety
7 An Introduction To Water Polo A Simplified Version Of Water Polo Some Useful Skills Apparatus
8 Survival Swimming 9 Presentation Teaching A Game Games Lessons Swimming Galas
10 Apparatus Swimming Aids Improvisation
Appendix 1: Graded Tests For Non-Swimmers Appendix 2: Kellogg’s/Asa Rainbow Awards Bibliography Index
