Treading Water
The child pushes off from the pool edge and treads water for at least one minute. The head must remain above the water at all times, with the arms providing slight assistance. One leg rotates clockwise, while the other rotates counterclockwise. The child should remain in the same spot throughout the exercise without moving through the water. This exercise focuses on practicing safe and stable positioning in the water.
Preparation Exercises
Sitting on a board and paddling
The child sits on a kickboard and tries to move forward in a seated position using both arms, often with circular movements. This exercise may be slightly easier for heavier children, as the kickboard provides additional buoyancy, while lighter children need to exert more balance. This exercise also serves as a water-awareness exercise.
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