Lesson Objective

As a result of this lesson students will be able to demonstrate the Surface dives with the appropriate movement technique.

1. What is a surface dive?
2. When would you use a surface dive?
3. There are different types of surface dives, when would you use them?

1.12.9 Demonstrates water safety skills. If a pool facility is available demonstrates water safety and basic swimming skills.


2.12.17 Demonstrates knowledge of water safety skills. Demonstrates knowledge of basic swimming skills.

DOK 2: Apply knowledge and skills

Critical Elements:
Feet First- turn palms up, pull water over your head as you go down, jumping jack motion
Head First - Bend at the waist, go straight down, flutter kick on way down.

Student choice of dive

Do not pick up brick

Students will be observed using the critical elements of surface dives.

Retrieval of a brick