Swimming: Swimming Strokes, Safety Rules & Equipment – 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 your arms and legs. It’s both a sport and an important life skill.

Basic Swimming Strokes

• Freestyle – moving arms one after the other

• Backstroke – swimming on your back

• Breaststroke – arms and legs move like a frog

• Butterfly – both arms move together over head

Swimming Safety Rules

Before Swimming:

• Adult supervision – always swim with grown-ups watching
• Check water depth – make sure it’s safe
• Warm up – stretch your body first
• No swimming alone – always have a buddy

While Swimming:

• Stay in shallow end if you’re learning
• Don’t run around the pool
• Listen to lifeguard or swimming teacher
• Call for help if in trouble
• Rest when you feel tired

Benefits of Swimming

• Full body exercise – uses all muscles
• Good for heart – makes heart strong
• Low injury risk – gentle on body
• Builds confidence – helps you feel brave
• Life skill – can save your life in water

Swimming Equipment

• Swimsuit – special clothes for water

• Goggles – protect eyes underwater

• Swimming cap – keeps hair dry

• Kickboard – helps practice leg movements

• Life jacket – keeps you floating (for beginners)

Exercise 3: Swimming Knowledge!

1. Name 2 swimming strokes: _______, _______
2. Should you swim alone? _______
3. What protects your eyes underwater? _______
4. Why is swimming good exercise? _______

CLASS ACTIVITIES

Swimming Motions: Practice these safely on land:

• Freestyle arm movements
• Kicking motions while sitting
• Floating position while lying down

HOMEWORK

1. Name 3 places where people can swim safely

Teacher’s Notes: ___________