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What is the age range for Intro to Splash?
What is the age range for Splash ages?
What is the age range for Ripple ages?
What is the age range for Wave ages?
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What is the age range for Surf ages?
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The ratio for Intro to Splash/Splash is 1:8.
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What are the levels for Splash?
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What are the three learning styles?
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Describe the Palmer Technique.
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Which component of a lesson plan takes up the most time?
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Study Notes
Swim Class Age Groups
- Intro to Splash caters to ages 4-15 months.
- Splash is designed for ages 16 months to 2.5 years.
- Ripple ages are from 3 to 4 years.
- Wave is for children aged 5 to 6 years.
- Surf is targeted at ages 7 to 12 years.
Class Ratios
- Intro to Splash has a ratio of 1 instructor for every 8 children.
- Splash 101 and 201 both maintain a ratio of 1:3.
- Ripple 101, 201, and 301 also observe a 1:3 ratio.
- Ripple, Wave, and Surf 401 maintain a 1:5 ratio.
- Private lessons feature a 1:1 ratio, while semi-private lessons accommodate 1:2 or 1:3.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Eyes: Always maintain visual contact with swimmers.
- Uniform: Adhere to proper uniform guidelines when clocked in.
- Time Management: Arrive 10 minutes early; clock in and out accordingly.
- Consistency: Limit substitutions to one per month and utilize lesson plans.
- Engagement: Communicate with parents about swimmer progress and maintain pool cleanliness.
Learning Styles
- Auditory learners benefit from storytelling and verbal explanations. They often engage in self-talk and respond to auditory cues.
- Visual learners respond better to demonstrations and are typically more organized and appearance-oriented.
- Kinesthetic learners require hands-on practice and thrive on emotion and physical engagement.
SEDP Model
- SEDP stands for Story, Explain, Demonstrate, Practice.
- Each section should not exceed 7 minutes; practice should occupy the majority of class time.
Swim Strokes
- The four competitive swim strokes are Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly.
Skill Acquisition Stages
- Unconscious Incompetence: Identify the skill briefly.
- Conscious Incompetence: Explain the skill followed by demonstration and feedback.
- Conscious Competence: Reiterate the skill through questions and practice.
- Unconscious Competence: Allow the child to perform the skill independently, adding difficulty as needed.
Class Offerings at Lifetime Swim
- Classes include Intro to Splash, Splash 101, 201, Ripple levels (101, 201, 301, 401), Wave levels (201 through 601), Surf levels (301 through 601), Swim Team, Adult Group, Private, and Semi-private sessions.
Fundamental and Progressive Skills in Intro to Splash
- Fundamental skills include water entry, water exit, and basic kicking.
- Progressive skills build upon fundamentals and lead toward independent swimming.
Equipment Used in Classes
- A variety of tools are utilized such as mirrors, seal mats, cups/buckets, noodles, barbells, kickboards, and rings for various levels and skills.
Lesson Plan Components
- A lesson plan should include a welcome segment, warm-up, skill review, new skill introduction (using the SEDP model), wrap-up activity, and parent involvement strategies.
- The majority of the lesson (75%) should focus on skill repeat review.
Class Activity and Engagement
- 90% of class time should focus on keeping children actively engaged through swimming and related activities.
Specific Skill Progressions
- Freestyle Progression: Gradually increase distance and complexity from paddling with help to rhythmic breathing over 50 yards.
- Backstroke Progression: Transition from paddling with assistance to full-length strokes incorporating body rolls for distance.
- Breaststroke: Progress from arm technique to full strokes with gliding.
- Butterfly Progression: Develop from basic dolphin kicks to fully executed butterfly strokes over various distances.
Teaching Young Children
- Consistent verbal cues like "Bob, ready, go!" are essential for conditioning and should remain unchanged for stability and recognition by the child.
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This quiz covers essential terms and ages related to swim instruction for different levels. From the Intro to Splash to Surf ages, these flashcards will help future instructors understand the basics of swim classes. Test your knowledge and prepare for certification in swim instruction!
