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)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $3.25

  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
  2004

  $3.25

  Tried and tested by teachers for over 15 years, Swimming Games and Activities is a comprehensive reference manual for teaching children the basics of water competence. With over 200 graded games and activities, it provides enjoyable ideas to stimulate children of all ages and includes: - confidence-building games for non-swimmers and beginners - more advanced activities such as sculling, treading water and diving so more advanced swimmers can develop their skills - practical advice on lesson planning, using music, running a gala, teaching survival skills and testing a child's progress.