Hey guys. Welcome to this video from Propulsion Swimming. I'm Dan and in this week's video,
we're gonna go through the Swim England Learn To Swim stages starting with stage one.
Stage one is for children aged five years and over who may have very little confidence
in the water. This first stage is to help build water confidence, introduce water safety skills,
and also build the ability to be able to swim. Swimmers in this stage may use any
floating equipment to help them throughout all of their lessons. In stage 1 there's a total of
12 outcomes to complete in order to achieve the award. So here at Propulsion Swimming,
we're going to go through each of those outcomes one at a time, so let's get straight into it.
Outcome number one is to enter the water safely. This can be done by getting swimmers
to go down a stepladder or a better way is by sitting and swivelling into the water.
Outcome number two is to move forward for a distance of five meters.
To achieve this outcome, swimmers need to travel forward by any means necessary for 5 meters.
This can be walking, jumping, hopping anything you like.
Kicking while being horizontal on their front would be the best way to do it.
Outcome number three is to move backwards for a distance of five meters. This outcome is exactly
the same as the previous one, however the swimmer will need to travel backwards for five meters.
Outcome number four is to move sideways for a distance of five meters.
This is also a similar outcome to the previous ones. Swimmers
will need to travel through the water sideways for five meters.
Outcome number five is to scoop water and wash their face.
This is where the swimmer will have to test themselves by splashing their faces with water.
Outcome number six is to be comfortable when showered from overhead. This is an
outcome to judge how confident a swimmer is when having water poured over their head.
Outcome number seven is to move from a flat floating position on their back
and return to a standing position. As floatation devices are allowed in this
stage such as noodles and armbands, swimmers have to lie horizontally on
their back for a couple of seconds and then return to a standing position afterwards.
Outcome number eight is to move from a flat floating position on your front
and return to a standing position. This outcome is exactly the same as the previous outcome
but swimmers will be floating on their front before returning to the standing position.
Outcome number nine is to push and glide on their front. The best way to complete this
outcome is by getting a swimmer in the right starting position first. Swimmers
should stand with their back against the wall and their arms extended out in front of them.
Once in the right starting position, they can then place their faces in the water to raise
their feet onto the wall behind them and then push off the wall horizontally on their front.
Outcome number 10 is to push and glide on their back. Similar to the previous outcome, swimmers
will need to push off the wall in a horizontal position again but this time on their back.
Having their arms extended above their head isn't necessary but can be a nice bonus to work towards.
Outcome number 11 is to give two examples of pool rules. This is an outcome that can
help children understand the importance of health and safety at swimming pools.
Some examples are: no running, no pushing, and no diving in the shallow end.
And finally outcome number 12 is to exit the water safely. This final outcome can be done
by getting swimmers to go up the stepladder or a better way is by climbing out over the
wall by sliding onto their bellies, raising their knees onto the sides, and lifting themselves up.
Good luck to all swimmers looking to complete these outcomes and don't forget to subscribe
to the Propulsion Swimming YouTube channel for stage two of your learn to swim journey.
I'll catch you on the next one!