Lesson on Swimming: Concept of Swimming & Preliminary Skills in Swimming for Primary 1

Hello and welcome back to Basic Science (BST). In our Last lesson from previous term, we learned about Local games and safety rules. Today, we’re going to learn about swimming.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Explain the concept of swimming.
• Mention 4 preliminary swimming skills
• Perform preliminary swimming skills.

The Concept of Swimming

What is swimming?

Swimming is a water activity where you move through water using your arms and legs. It’s a great way to exercise, have fun, and stay cool on hot days.

The Goal of Swimming

The goal of swimming is to move your body in water and stay afloat. You use your arms and legs to move yourself forward, and you need to work with your breathing and movements to stay on top of the water.

Preliminary Skills in Swimming

Swimming involves a combination of arm movements, leg kicks, and proper breathing skill. Some of the important skills that help you learn to swim includes:

1. Floating: Learning to stay on top of the water without sinking.
2. Kicking Legs: Moving your legs to help you move in the water.
3. Water Comfort: Getting used to being in the water and feeling safe.
4. Breathing: Learning how to hold your breath underwater and come up for air.
5. Arm Movements: Using your arms to help you swim and move forward.
6. Basic Strokes: Simple swimming moves like freestyle or backstroke.
7. Safety Skills: Knowing how to stay safe around water, like not running near the pool.
8. Jumping and Diving: Learning how to jump or dive into the water safely.
9. Water Entry Techniques: Ways to safely enter the water, like a simple jump.
10. Introduction to Breaststroke and Butterfly: Learning new swimming styles as you get better.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about swimming, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What is swimming?
2. Why is swimming important?
3. Can you name any swimming skills?
4. What are some safety tips to remember while swimming?
5. What are some of the different swimming strokes?

Conclusion

We’ve learned about the concept of swimming and some important preliminary skills. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep practicing these skills, and you’ll be swimming like a fish in no time. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!