Swimming lessons are held on
weekend mornings from 9:00am to 12:00pm during the school term. Lessons
are 30 minutes long. During the childs first swimming session
they will be assessed and placed into a training group depending
on their ability (see groups below)
» Age 3
and above with no previous swimming experience
Aim
To bring children with no previous swimming
experience into the water. By introducing a lesson structure children
will develop confidence and ease in the swimming pool by means of
play. Children will be taught simple arm and leg movements, floating
and submerging. The aim is to get them confidently swimming front
crawl and backstroke aided to a distance of about 5m before progressing
to the next level. Childrens knowledge of pool safety and behavior
will be developed throughout all swimming groups.
» Children should
be able to swim with or without aid to a distance of about 5m, they
should also be able to confidently submerge their face in the water.
Aim
To increase the confidence of the child
in the water by further developing their front crawl and backstroke
techniques. At this level children will gain more control in their
limbs for propulsion they will also be introduced to water breathing,
breast stroke, butterfly and jumping into the water
» Children should
be able to swim to a distance of 10m using both front crawl and backstroke.
By this stage they should be able to float and submerge with ease
and have some experience of breast stroke and butterfly.
Aim
To focus on developing the skills already
gained. To become more competent in front crawl, backstroke, breast
stroke and butterfly. Emphasis will be on kicking efficiently, breathing
technique, sculling, streamlining and gliding. At this level treading
water and underwater swimming will be introduced. The main goal is
to promote distance swimming.
» Children should
be able to confidently swim to a distance of 10m using both front
crawl and back stroke. They should also be able to demonstrate breast
stroke, butterfly, treading water, sculling.
Aim
To improve on strength, efficiency and stamina
in the main swimming strokes. Children will now be able to competently
swim with controlled breathing to a distance in excess of 25m. Further
develop deep water skills including touch turns and somersaults in
the water. The introduction of various diving techniques.
» To be able to
swim confidently using all swimming strokes; front crawl, backstroke,
breast stroke and butterfly. To be able to swim to a distance of 50m
continuously on any one stroke.
Aim
To improve on all swimming styles and diving
techniques. To improve the awareness of water safety and survival
skills.
Bodiam Manor Swimming
Pools
Bodiam Manor School
boasts not one but two indoor swimming pools. The shallow
learner pool is an ideal starting point for the younger children,
and the six-laned 20 metre training pool is perfect for the
development of confident, competent and competitive swimmers
