Bobbing

OBJECTIVE:

Adaptation to the water with the student feeling comfortable. Student should be able to perform rhythmic bobs with breath exchange and be able to walk at least 5 feet through the water to graduate to level 2.

SKILLS:

1. Water adaptation and fear reduction

2. Entering the water from side

3. Moving through water comfortably

4. Placing face in the water

5. Fully submerging face in water

6. Blowing bubbles

7. Rhythmic bobbing with blowing bubbles

8. Reaching assists - safety

GRADUATION:

Two sets of ten rhythmic bobs with breath exchange blowing bubbles

Walking at least 5 feet in water