I DO NOT HAVE A SCHEDULE FOR SWIMMING AT THIS TIME

IF YOU HAVE A PRIVATE POOL OR DESTINATION IN MIND, PLESE CONTACT ME.

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SWIMMING INSTRUCTION

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I offer private, semi-private, and group swim lessons to children ages 4 an up, as well as adults. in your private pool or at a dedicated location.  Time increments include:

30 minutes - ages 5 & up

45 minutes - ages 7 & up  (Time is dependent on body build - exposure to the water)

60 minutes - 

20 minutes - ages 4

Lesson times are limited due to individual's biological and developmental age, functional activity, and body build.  This is to avoid hypothermia in the water.

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Please schedule a phone consultation for more information.

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My plan is to teach and reinforce the following skills to provide a strong foundation.

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 Safety around the pool.  

1. Walking

2. Swimming with an adult

3. Lifeguard stations, rescue tube locations

4. Hydration/Nutrition

5. Thermal regulation

6. How to call for HELP

7. Recognition of a distressed swimmer

8. Recognition of a possible drowning swimmer

 

BASIC SKILLS

1. Entry/Exit from deep and shallow water.

2. Wall crawl - deep water - how to navigate deep water to shallow water.

3. Underwater retrieval of objects to help coordinate breath control - build confidence in blowing nose bubbles and opening eyes underwater.

4. Starfish float - back - survival skill.

5. Jellyfish float - face down - survival skill which helps the non-swimmer how to stay afloat in the water until help arrives.

6. Bobbing and rhythmic breathing.

7. Elementary Backstroke - survival and resting stroke.

8. Straight leg kicking; bent legs propel the swimmer backwards.  Reinforce pointed toes and straight legs.

9. Sculling with hands in the water on back and front - survival skill

 

BEGINNER

1. Front crawl/freestyle arms, flutter kick - with breathing.

2. Back crawl/backstroke arms with the flutter kick.

3. Jumping off of the side of the pool into deep water & shallow water.

4. Diving off the side of the pool into deep water.

5. Endurance

6. Reinforce all of the above

 

INTERMEDIATE

1. Side stroke - another resting stroke and survival skill.  This takes coordination

2. Scissor kick to go with the side stroke.

3. Breaststroke arms - resting stroke and survival skill - mimics underwater swimming.

4. Whip kick with the breaststroke and elementary backstroke.

5. Endurance

6. Reinforce all of the above.

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ADVANCED

1. Continue with all of the above reinforcing posture in the water.

2. Introduction to butterfly

3. Diving off of the starting blocks as ready.

4. Inverted breaststroke

5. Perhaps some skills with basic life saving.

6. Endurance

 

DISTRESSED SWIMMER RECOGNITION:

Makes little or no progress in the water.  Position is vertical in the water.   The widely recognized personal distress signal is one arm raised or waved above the head and a cry for help.  A distressed swimmer may become actively drowning within seconds.

 

Rescue position for supporting the body is the back float, sculling with BOTH hands and legs kicking gently.

 

ACTIVE DROWNER RECOGNITION:

An active drowning victim may be vertical in the water but unable to move forward or tread water. An active drowning victim may try to press down with the arms at the side in an instinctive attempt to keep the head above the water.  

This mimics “PLAYING IN THE WATER” which may go unrecognized.  

 

OPEN WATER DANGERS:  Limited visibility due to murky water hides logs, rocks, drop offs and makes it difficult to see if a child falls under the water.   The victim appears to be PLAYING IN THE WATER when in reality they are struggling to keep their heads above the water.  

Currents & Tides; Temperature Changes, Inclement weather - thunder & lightening.

SEEK AREAS THAT ARE MARKED SAFE TO SWIM.

 

JELLYFISH/TUCK FLOAT:

Take a deep breath and hold it, relax, bend at the waist and lean forward into the water, reaching toward the bottom. Allow your arms and your legs to dangle. Try to relax every muscle in your body and just float peacefully.

Breathing:  Blow bubbles in water; raise head to breath.

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The coordination of gross and fine motor skills take time.

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PLEASE NOTE:

IF YOUR CHILD IS COLD, PURPLE LIPS, SHIVERING -  EXHIBITING ANY SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA -  I WILL TAKE THEM OUT OF THE WATER.  WE CAN PROGRESS ON LAND.  THE SAME GOES FOR THE INSTRUCTOR.

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To help better prepare your child for swim lessons please provide the following:

Goggles that are comfortable - no nose masks please.  I do not encourage holding your breath or nose while swimming.

1. Hair ties for long hair.  

2. Long sleeve snug fit sports shirt - nylon/quick dry..  Snug fitting layers and compression shorts if needed to retain body heat in the water. 

3. Hair caps if needed to keep the hair out of the way.  It protects hair from exposure to chemicals.

4. Towels & sunscreen

5. Water and snacks as needed.

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My text and email are provided if you need to reach me.  Please be sure to include your name, your child’s name and age, time of lesson, and contact information with your questions.