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Age Standard: 12 and Under
Time Standard Requirement:
- Swim
25 yards (one length of pool); Backstroke and Freestyle without
stopping.
- 8 and
Under: 4 RED times in 3 strokes
Training Time per Week:
- 3-4
sessions/50-60 minutes each
Volume/Session:
Yearly Training:
Training Objectives:
- Stroke Technique – All strokes
- Racing skills, starts, turns, moderate pacing,
reading the clock
- Mild
aerobic endurance
- Sculling drills
- Speed
at 25-50 yards
- Simple training sets and games
- Flexibility
- General body strength
- Movement coordination
- Group
activities
Motor Learning Objectives:
- Develop a feel for the water, the ability to make
corrections in movement in movement patterns
- Learn
the basic technical skills of all four strokes
- Develop general body coordination and
strength
- Learn
to maintain correct technique on longer swims
- Learn
to maintain correct technique on short sprints
Knowledge and Attitudes:
- Enjoyment of pool practice
- Learn
to function as an individual within a group activity
- Become familiar with rules and competitive
situations
- Learn
about stroke technique and training methods
Competition Objectives:
- Have
fun and learn to participate without anxiety or distraction
- Personal improvement in both performance and
skill
- Enjoyment of the sport while competing should be
recognized and reinforced
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