Hey guys, welcome to this week's video from Propulsion Swimming. I'm Dan and we're going
to carry on looking at the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme this week we're looking at stage
five.
Now stage five is about ensuring all of the outcomes done in the previous stages
are developed even further. This means that swimmers will develop their technique and skills
and perform all four swimming strokes to the Swim England expected standards.
Swimmers will learn the correct arm pull for all four strokes and learn enjoyable elements
such as handstands and somersaults. Stage five is a vital stage for young swimmers as they will
learn to tread water, which is an important area of development and a crucial life-saving skill.
There are 12 outcomes in total for this stage, so let's take a look at them.
Outcome number one is to form a flat stationary skull. Like in all types of sculling,
a swimmer's palms need to be the only part of their hand pushing against the water.
So to complete this outcome, swimmers need to be able to do the sculling action
while staying horizontal and in the same position in the water.
Outcome number two is to perform a feet first sculling action for five meters.
For feet first sculling swimmers need to lie on their back and move
through the water with their feet traveling first. To do this you need to push the water out
away from your legs and keep your fingers pointed downwards. Outcome number three is to perform a
sculling sequence for 30 to 45 seconds with a partner. This can be a fun outcome for the
swimmers as they get into pairs and perform a sculling routine that lasts between 30 and
45 seconds. They can do a variety of things and can treat it as a kind of dance routine.
Outcome number four is to tread water for 30 seconds.
This outcome is the vital life-saving skill that swimmers will learn. They need to be able to
keep their head above the water while being in a vertical body position for 30 seconds.
Of course this will need to be done when they are in the deep end or out of their depth.
Outcome number five is to perform three different shaped jumps into deep water. This is a nice fun
outcome for the swimmers to do. All the swimmers need to do is to jump into deep water three times
doing three different shape jumps. Swimmers can do star jumps, pencil jumps or tuck jumps.
Outcome number six is to push and glide and swim 10 meters backstroke.
They need to make sure that their arms and legs are stretched out throughout and that
they brush their ears with their shoulders every time their arms come over the water.
Outcome number seven is to push and glide and swim 10 meters front crawl. For this outcome swimmers
need to make sure that their arms come over the water on each stroke. If they can breathe to the
side when performing front crawl that's a bonus and will help greatly when it comes to stage six.
Outcome number eight is to push and glide and swim 10 meters breaststroke.
This will be technically the hardest outcome for the swimmers to complete.
Co-ordination is a big factor when it comes to swimming breaststroke so to make it easier
for the swimmers, they can try and do the leg kick first followed by the arm pull.
Outcome number nine is to push and glide and swim 10 meters butterfly.
This will physically be the hardest outcome for the swimmers to complete
as it will be hard for young swimmers to lift their arms over the water.
The swimmers need to concentrate on the timing of the stroke to make it a little easier for them.
Outcome number 10 is to perform a handstand and hold for a minimum
of three seconds. Swimmers have to perform a handstand making sure their hands touch the floor
and their feet are in the air for at least three seconds. Keeping their chin tucked in
towards their chest will help during this outcome. Outcome number 11 is to perform a
somersault. Swimmers need to be able to perform a somersault in the water by keeping themselves in
a tucked position. The faster the swimmers rotate to do the somersault the easier they'll find it.
The final outcome number 12 is to demonstrate an action for getting help.
This last outcome can be a loud one for teachers and parents watching on the side.
The swimmers need to demonstrate an action for getting help by waving their hands and
shouting for help while treading water. We hope you've enjoyed this latest video from
us at Propulsion Swimming, the next time we look at the Swim England Learn to Swim stages
we're going to be looking at stage six of the Swim England Programme. Make sure you
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