Beginner Stroke Swim Lessons for
Children in Durham, NC
Beginning Stroke
Teaches the Foundations Of Freestyle And Backstroke
This class is for children who are strong swimmers and have mastered their FUNdations skills. The purpose of this class is to continue good swimming habits learned in FUNdations and introduce arm movement. Students will learn a modified freestyle with recovery-focused arm movements in this level, while continuing to reinforce a strong kick with good head and body position.
What Age Are Beginner Stroke Swim Lessons Appropriate For?
Generally, children are ready to begin these skills around age six.
Why Should My Child Take Beginning Stroke Classes?
Students in this level are usually still young and growing quickly, and as such they need regular practice to reinforce the motor skill of swimming. Many families also choose to enroll in Beginning Stroke swim classes because they want their children to learn a good foundation for competitive stroke work. Some may begin to desire competitive swimming experiences for their children, and beginning stroke swim classes provide an excellent opportunity to build the skills they will need for these programs.
Can My Child Start Your Program With Beginning Stroke Swim Lessons?
We will accept a new student only if they can demonstrate that they can swim-float-swim at least 10 meters with good kick technique on the first day of class.
What Are The Specific Goals Of Beginning Stroke Swim Lessons?
- Continue to reinforce the goals of Foundations classes
- Learn freestyle side breathing and coordinate with arms and strong kick
- Students who are finished with this level will generally be able to swim 15 yards = 45 feet depending on age of coordinated, well executed freestyle and backstroke.
