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Learn to Swim

Skill Progression
Water Familiarization and Adjustment to the Pool Environment
     Mental Adjustment — Water Confidence
     Disengagement
     Vertical Rotation
     Lateral Rotation
     Combined Rotation
     Up Thrust
     Balance is Stillness
     Turbulent Gliding
     Simple Progression
     Basic Back Stroke
     Coaches Tips for Water Familiarization — At-a-Glance
Learn to Swim Program
     Pool/Water Acclimation
     Water Entry
     Water Exit
     Push and Glide
     Games and Activities to Teach Basic Skills
Training Session Plan Form
     Sample Training Session Plan Form
     Training Session Plan Form
12-Week Beginners Program — Sample
Aquatics Skills Learn to Swim Assessment

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