When
learning/teaching swimming we stimulate a regular (uniform) recurring action or
function of movement. Individual style and rhythm is developed by each one as
we progress from basic to advanced swimming skills
We
learn/teach rhythm during the orientation, basic, progressive, basic
co-ordination and advanced stages by counting before we attempt certain skills
like breathing in before we blow bubbles and while moving legs up and down when
kicking
Lead
by example to create a gentle slow rhythm. Complete each action without hesitation to maintain trust. Throughout
the Modules we see and hear a comfortable rhythm. We are at the same level face
to face with direct eye contact. We work together, rhythmically....
Before
taking a big breath we say exactly what it is that we intend. Speak audibly,
clearly, slowly, each time. Repeat each instruction specifically so that it is
understood. Counting too becomes an instruction of readiness and working
together
‘We
are going to count before we open the
mouth wide to take a big breath to put the face into the water to blow ‘moo’
bubbles’. So, counting slowing, rhythmically ‘and one and two and three open
wide (demonstrate by opening your mouth wide) big breath (then as the mouth or
face are put into the water to blow bubbles say ‘moo’)
A progression is to give and demonstrate
an instruction, count rhythmically, blow ‘moo’ bubbles then as the head is
lifted up slowly say ‘and open wide big breath’ put the mouth or face into the
water blow ‘moo’ bubbles. Practice this routine a few times to learn/teach the
rhythm of continuous breathing and bubble blowing. Yet another short term goal
with a short term achievement
We
are heard to count ‘one two three four five six’ as we move legs up and down
and when we motivate unsupported kicking for the purpose that legs move up and
down to the counting rhythm heard. With lots of repetition, as kicking becomes
an automatic reaction of the legs in water we no longer need to count
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