If you have little or no swimming experience,
Guppy will get you started in the water. You'll
learn how to keep afloat and how to control
your breathing.
Learn
the basic water skills that will help you guard
against accidents as you gain confidence in
the water. Designed for individuals six years
of age or older (this program accepts children
as young as five years old). Guppy will
help you become much more comfortable in the
water.
Day
One
Safety
Topic:
Be
Cool, Follow the Rules
What
swimming rules should be followed at lakes,
oceans or waterparks?
Review
Skills:
Exit
skills assessment Level 1
New
Skills:
Enter
water by jumping from side.
Exit
water using ladder or side.
Submerge
entire head.
Bobs.
Front
Float
Show comfort
Recover
Back
Float
Show comfort
Recover
Games:
Kickboard
Relay
Day
Two
Safety
Topic
Swim
with a Buddy in a Supervised Area.
What
is the job of lifeguards?
What
equipment do lifeguards use?
Review
Skills:
New
Skills Day 1
New
Skills:
Open
eyes, pick up submerged object from shallow
water
Front
glide
Back
glide
Swim
on front
Alternating arms
Alternating legs
Swim
on back
Alternating arms
Alternating legs
Games:
Mermaid
Croquet
Day
Three
Safety
Topic:
Look
Before You Leap
How
do you know the depth of the water?
How
deep should a non-swimmer go in the water?
What
should the bottom of the swimming area look
like?
