LEVEL 1 specific homework & expectations
Sea Horse and Dolphin 1's are learning to rely on their own buoyancy in deep water on their front and back. To graduate from this level, we do require a comfortable front rocket glide (arms in the correct position) and a back glide. The correct head and body position is important because in the next level we will be rolling on a horizontal plane and in the right position for a glide this becomes much easier. Your level 1 will also need to achieve a jump and twist back to the wall, be able to monkey along the wall, climb out, enter the water safely and move through shallow water without assistance.
More than 30 minutes practice per week is required to see a quick progression for the above skills. Please ensure you bump up weekly water time by joining us for FREE swimming during public hours (timetable found on our website www.aquatots.com.au)
If you are unable to make it to the pool for extra water time each week, be sure to follow our dry land specific training for LEVEL 1's
Practice breath control anywhere you can, bubbles in the bath, bubbles in a milk shake, short turns at breath holding (only count to 3), count to 3 then practice tipping water over your head in the bath
- Pointing and flexing feet, walking on tippy toes
- Rocket arm position. Ensure the arms are behind the ears
- Climbing and balancing on everything you can
- Planking for core strength
- Jumping
- Lay on your tummy and practice your freestyle kick to build the required muscles for the following levels
- Gripping and hanging for a strong pull through the water
