Swimming II – Basic 3 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Date: ___________
Class: Primary 3
Duration: 40 minutes

What is Swimming?

Swimming is moving through water using coordinated movements of arms and legs. It’s an excellent exercise and important life skill.

Basic Swimming Strokes

Freestyle (Front Crawl):

• Swim on your stomach
• Arms move one after the other
• Legs kick up and down
• Turn head to side to breathe

Backstroke:

• Swim on your back
• Arms move like windmill
• Look up at ceiling/sky
• Kick legs straight

Breaststroke:

• Arms and legs move like frog
• Head comes up to breathe
• Slower but easier stroke

Swimming Safety Rules

Before Swimming:

• Always have adult supervision
• Check water depth before entering
• Warm up with stretching exercises
• Never swim when feeling sick

In the Water:

• Stay in areas where you can stand
• Don’t swim alone – use buddy system
• Enter water slowly, feet first
• Call for help if in trouble

General Pool Rules:

• Walk, don’t run around pool
• No pushing or rough play
• Listen to lifeguard instructions
• Get out if you feel tired

Exercise 3: Swimming Quiz!

1. Which stroke do you swim on your back? _______
2. Should you swim alone? _______
3. How should you enter the water? _______
4. What should you do if you feel tired? _______

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Swimming Movements: Practice on land:

• Freestyle arm movements (alternating)
• Backstroke arms (like windmill)
• Breaststroke arms (like frog)

HOMEWORK

1. Ask your family about swimming safety they know

Teacher’s Notes: ___________