Developing skills and confidence in the swimming pool
Challenge reference: 9568
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Entry 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will develop their swimming skills and confidence in the water.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Explain the reasons for having rules in a swimming pool and identify rules that apply to the pool they use. -
2
. Describe how the lifeguard can help them. -
3
. Be able to demonstrate a star float on their front and back. -
4
. Be able to swim on their front for 5 metres.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Explain why there are rules to follow in a swimming pool
- State two rules applicable to the pool they use
- Explain how the lifeguard can help when you are in the swimming pool
- Explain what the lifeguard does whilst on poolside
- Perform a star float on their front with their face submerged
- Perform a star float on their back with their head back and ears in the water
- Lie on their front with their mouth in the water blowing bubbles
- Kick their legs and move their arms in doggy paddle style for 5m with or without flotation aids
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
2
Observation checklist
3
4
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