# Lesson Plan: Practical in Swimming
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Subject:** Physical and Health Education
**Topic:** Practical in Swimming
## Lesson Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the basic safety procedures and protocols of swimming.
2. Demonstrate proper warm-up exercises for swimming.
3. Perform basic swimming strokes including freestyle and backstroke.
4. Identify and utilize basic swimming equipment such as kickboards and swim goggles.
## Materials:
- Swimming pool
- Swim goggles
- Kickboards
- Towels
- Whistle
- Pool noodles
- First aid kit
## Lesson Outline:
### 1. Introduction and Attendance (10 minutes)
- Take attendance and ensure all students are present and equipped with proper swimming attire.
- Briefly introduce the topic and objectives of the lesson.
- Discuss the importance of swimming and its benefits to physical health.
### 2. Safety Procedures and Warm-up Exercises (20 minutes)
- **Safety Briefing:** Discuss pool rules, emergency signals, and the buddy system.
- **Warm-Up:** Lead a series of dry land and in-water warm-up exercises.
- Dry land: Jumping jacks, arm circles, torso twists (5 minutes).
- In-water: Easy laps, water jogging, leg swings at the pool edge (5 minutes).
### 3. Introduction to Swimming Strokes (20 minutes)
- **Freestyle:**
- Explain and demonstrate the basic techniques, including kicks, arm strokes, and breathing patterns.
- In-water practice: Students practice freestyle under supervision.
- **Backstroke:**
- Explain and demonstrate techniques, focusing on body position, arm movements, and kicks.
- In-water practice: Students practice backstroke with instructor guidance.
### 4. Swimming Aids and Techniques Practice (20 minutes)
- **Kickboards:**
- Demonstrate how to use a kickboard to improve leg strength and kicking technique.
- Practice: Students use kickboards to practice freestyle and backstroke kicks.
- **Swim Goggles:**
- Instructions on fitting and adjusting swim goggles for comfort and clarity.
- Practice: Students swim a few laps wearing goggles to get accustomed.
### 5. Cool Down and Review (15 minutes)
- **Cool Down:** Lead a series of in-water cool down exercises, such as slow laps, light stretching at the pool's edge.
- **Review:** Summarize key points discussed and practiced during the lesson.
- Ask students questions to gauge their understanding.
- Address any concerns or difficulties encountered.
### 6. Debrief and Homework Assignment (5 minutes)
- **Debrief:**
- Recap the safety protocols, techniques learned, and the importance of practice.
- Provide encouragement and emphasize the importance of dedication to improving swimming skills.
- **Homework:** Assign students to research and write a short essay on a famous swimmer, outlining their achievements and training regimen.
## Assessment:
- Instructor observation during practical activities to assess students’ understanding and performance of swimming techniques.
- Participation and adherence to safety protocols.
- Review of homework assignment to assess engagement and understanding of swimming as a sport.
## Closing:
Encourage students to continue practicing their swimming outside of school hours and to remain committed to their physical fitness and health. Thank them for their participation and remind them to always prioritize safety while swimming.