Swimming Games and Activities: Fun Ideas for Individuals, Partners and Groups for Children (Other Sports)

by Alan Cregeen (Author), Alan Cregeen (Author), Jim Noble (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.38

  This is a reference for teaching children the basics of water competence with a repertoire of over 200 graded activities and games to stimulate children of all ages and abilities. For non-swimmers and beginners there is a programme of water-confidence games for practising balance, breathing, buoyancy, submersion and movement in the water. For swimmers who need to develop their water skills, there are more advanced activities for sculling, treading water and diving. Also included is advice on lesson planning, the use of music and running a swimming gala, as well as ideas for teaching survival skills and testing a child's progress.

• Used

  Paperback
  1988

  $3.23

  This is a collection of approximately 200 lively games for non-swimmers, beginners and more accomplished swimmers. By adopting a carefully graded approach, they provide suitable activities for building confidence and assisting balance and movement in the water. It also encourages good stroke technique and diving practice. In addition there is advice to parents and teachers on safety measures that should be observed around the pool, how to organize swimming galas and the benefits of using music in lessons. The authors are senior staff tutors of the Amateur Swimming Association.