Key Benefits of Pop-Up Pool Swimming Lessons

1. Accessibility:

• Provides on-site swimming opportunities, removing the barrier of travel costs or limited pool access. 

 

2. Water Safety Skills:

• Equips children with life-saving skills such as floating, treading water, and safe entry/exit. 

 

3. Confidence Building: 

• Introduces hesitant swimmers to a controlled envrionment, helping them overcome fear of water. 

 

4. Physical and Mental Development:

• Enhances fitness, coordination, and mental focus. 

 

5. Inclusivity:

• Allows all pupils, regardless of background or financial circumstances, to access swimming lessons. 

 

 

Lesson Objectives for Primary School Swimming (Pop-Up Pool)

 

1. Water Confidence and Introduction 

• Familiarise children with water through fun activities like splashing, blowing bubbles, and moving around the pool. 

• Develop basic breathing techniques. 

 

2. Safe Entry and Exit

• Teach safe pool entry methods such as steps or sitting and sliding in. 

• Demonstrate safe exits with a focus on stability. 

 

3. Floating and Body Positioning

• Introduce star floats (on front and back) to improve buoyancy and body awareness. 

 

4. Stroke Development

• Focus on basic stroke techniques, starting with front crawl and backstroke. 

• Introduce arm and leg coordination through drills and games. 

 

5. Water Survival Skills

• Teach pupils how to tread water and perform back floats as survival techniques. 

• Introduce simple rescue techniques like shouting for help and reaching assists. 

 

6. Distance anf Stamina Building 

• Gradually increase swimming distances to build endurance and confidence in achieving the 25m requirement. 

 

7. Fun and Engagement

• Incorporate relay races, games and challenges to keep lessons enjoyable and memorable. 

 

 

Rakegate Children enjoyed their three weeks with the Splash Team and the progress has been amazing! 

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