The importance and procedures for fitting life jackets should also be thoroughly taught and discusses. Diving This lesson should only be taught if depth of water permits. It is important to teach when to dive and when not to dive. Basic teqhniques from sitting on the side of a pool or dock and falling over into the water to low diving boards may be appropriate. Proper form should be addressed including arm position, body bend, head positioning, and foot positioning, as well as what to do after entering the water.
Diving is a very complicated skill and many children are afraid of it.
It is good to still teach them all of the progressions and them let them choose how many they are comfortable completing. This lesson is usually a fun lesson for the students because they are able to try new things and can stay in their own comfort depth of water. In this lesson students will be introduced to fins, masks, and snorkels. Be sure to properly demonstrate how to put on the mask and snorkel and them check each student to make sure their equipment is proper and secure. Breathing should be reviewed and practiced both out and in the water with the snorkel.