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Organization of water adaptation

  • The most suitable place is an aquatic centre with a teaching swimming pool.
  • The depth of water should not exceed chest level at the age of 6-7.
  • The pool needs to have concrete stable stairs. Ladder entry is not suitable for teaching purposes. 
  • Water temperature is 28-30 C.
  • The number of children in groups should not exceed 15.
  • Same-age learners are preferred in each group.
  • Children must be in good health.
  • Children should be accompanied by an adult when going to the pool and when leaving the pool area.
  • Instructors need to explain how to use the changing rooms.
  • It is compulsory for everybody to take a shower before entering the pool.
  • The instructor has to inform learners about the teaching material, the new movements to be learnt and the practice sessions.
  • Swim sessions are to be finished with a brief evaluation.
  • After each session learners have to take a shower and dry themselevs carefully. A special attention is to be paid to the hair and the ears.