Swimming

Week: 6

Age: 6-8 years 

Class : Basic 2

Subject : P H E

Topic: Identification and explanation of skills in swimming 

Sub-topic : Basic skills in swimming .

Duration: 40 minutes

Learning Objectives : At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Identify different basic swimming skills

2. Understand and explain the importance of each swimming skill.

3. Demonstrate basic swimming techniques in a safe environment 

4. Appreclate the role of swimming skills in promoting health and fitness.

Instructional Materials : pictures or demonstration video of swimming techniques.

Previous knowledge : :Pupils are familiar with basic rules and safety practices in physical education classes and other sport.

CONTENT 

Swimming is the movement using arms and legs to float inside the water. That's , the use of one's entire body to move through water. People swim for sports or fun or in an open water such as river or lake.

     ldentification and Explanation of Basic Swimming Skills

1. Floating: is the ability to stay on the water surface without sinking. Example: Lying flat on your back with your arms and legs spread out.

2. Breath Control:is the ability to manage your breathing while swimming. Example: Inhale through the mouth before dipping underwater, exhale through the nose or mouth while underwater.

3. Kicking:  is the movement of the legs to propel the body forward in the water. Example: Flutter kicks while lying on the stomach or back.

4. Arm Movements (Strokes) : it helps move the body through the water. Example: Arm movements like alternating strokes in front crawl or a circular motion in breaststroke

5.Treading Water: is a technique to stay upright and move in water without sinking. Example : Alternating arm and leg movements to stay upright in water.

Presentational steps :

Step i. Teacher revises the previous topic with the learners

Step ii. Teacher introduces the new topic to the learners