- ALFAC

Motor aquatic domain, Floating

Aided floating

By Norwegian Swimming Federation, Ingeborg Ljødal

Environment:

Pool (shallow),Open water

Teaching style:

Directive (teacher centered)

Related aquatic skills:

Floating

Duration (min.):

1'-5'

Group size:

Single,Pairs,Small group (<10)

Task design:

Exercise

Goal

I CAN stay balanced while floating horizontally with a floating device.
I DO lie still on the water using passive buoyancy.

Success criteria

The child maintains a horizontal position with calm breathing and no sinking or excessive movement.

Environment/Space/Equipment

Shallow pool, one floating board per child.

Group management

Single or small group. Instructor nearby to assist. Ensure calm environment for focus.

Time/Duration/Schedule

1–5 minutes. Use at beginning or mid-lesson for focus.

Pre-requisite

Comfortable lying flat in water. Comfortable getting water in face. Basic balance.

Description

Child lies flat on a floating board (face-up or face-down) with minimal movement. The goal is to sense the body’s balance and stay still.

Progression: Try without the board or reduce board size gradually.

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This deliverable has been produced in the context of the ALFAC Project.
The ALFAC Project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European under the Grant Agreement No 101049889.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the EACEA.
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