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Age Standard:
No age limit
Time Standard Requirement:
Swim 25 yards (one length of pool); Backstroke or Freestyle without stopping.
Training Time per Week:
3-5 sessions/60 minutes each
Volume/Session:
500-1,600 yards
Yearly Training:
24-36 weeks
Training Objectives:
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Stroke Technique – all strokes (with main emphasis on Backstroke and Freestyle)
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Racing skills, starts, turns, moderate pacing
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Mild aerobic endurance
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Sculling drills
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Speed at 25-50 yards
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Simple training sets and games
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Flexibility
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General body strength
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Movement coordination
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Group activities
Motor Learning Objectives:
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Develop a feel for the water, the ability to make corrections in movement in movement patterns
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Learn the basic technical skills of all four strokes
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Develop general body coordination and strength
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Learn to maintain correct technique on longer swims
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Learn to maintain correct technique on short sprints
Knowledge and Attitudes:
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Enjoyment of pool practice
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Learn to function as an individual within a group activity
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Become familiar with rules and competitive situations
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Learn about stroke technique and training methods
Competition Objectives:
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Have fun and learn to participate without anxiety or distraction
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Personal improvement in both performance and skill
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Enjoyment of the sport while competing should be recognized and reinforced
Swimmer assignment maybe subject to coaches discretion - Rev. 05/10
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