Lesson 4: Stroke Review

1. What is a survival stroke?
2. Why is the glide phase important?
3. Why is is important that all of your limbs stay under water?
4. Why is it important to swim as flat as possible?

Side stroke, elementary backstroke, glide, breaststroke, freestyle

1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports and activities.

DOK 1: Identify the cues for the elementary backstroke.

DOK 3: Predict what would happen if you lifted your head during an of these swim strokes.

Learning to swim is a fundamental life-saving skill, not just a sport. In a state like Connecticut, with proximity to the Sound, various lakes, and backyard pools, water competence is a vital safety requirement. Beyond safety, swimming offers a way to stay active throughout your entire life without straining your joints, providing a "go-to" activity for stress relief and cardiovascular health from adolescence through adulthood.

Students only complete skills they are comfortable in i.e. if they are not comfortable putting their face in the water they do not have too. The teacher will evaluate their skill level based of off what differentiation is needed.

Check for understanding using the guiding questions. 

Teacher observation of motor skills and ability for assessment. 

• Kickboards and pull buoys

• "Noodle" flotation devices

• Life jackets (USCG Approved)

• Diving rings and sinking toys

• Whistles and reaching poles

• Goggles (optional but encouraged)