Fundamental Front Crawl Swim #
Introduction #
The Fundamental Front Crawl Swim skill primarily develops Propulsion CompetencyPropulsion CompetencyPropulsion Competency is the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to travel through the water using the movement of limbs in a controlled and efficient manner. Physical abilities associated with this competency include being able to perform gross and fine motor control patterns necessary to swim using different techniques in more than one body position. Cognitive abilities include determining which body position and technique is best suited for the conditions and circumstances of the task at hand, and an awareness of energy expenditure to regulate pace or speed. and contributes to the development of Breath Control CompetencyBreath Control CompetencyBreath Control Competency is the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to breathe effectively in a controlled manner without using excessive energy, interfering with other movements, or compromising body position while in the water. Physical abilities associated with this competency include the physical exchange of air and keeping the body in a position at the surface so that the exchange of air can occur. Cognitive abilities include determining when to breathe and when to hold the breath. Affective abilities include responding to stimuli and situations in a calm manner with the face both above and below the surface of the water. . Fundamental Front Crawl is the introduction to forward propulsion on the front using alternating arm movements and alternating leg movements. Students will be introduced to the finer gross motor patterns of arm and leg movements compared to the beginner level.
Description #
The Fundamental Front Crawl Swim skill is defined by the following body posturePostureThe particular way the body is held while doing an activity. Mobility specialists define posture as the way you position your body or arrange your limbs, such as “to stand up straight with your shoulders back and your chin up.” , arm formsFormThe visible shape or configuration of something. Mobility specialists define form as an arrangement of the elements in a composition; the way something (or someone) is shaped or arranged. , leg forms, breathing, and timing characteristics and features.
Fundamental Front Crawl Swim Description # |
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Body
Arms
Stroke cycle
Legs
Kick cycle
Breathing
Timing
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The following video is an age-appropriate demonstration for the Fundamental Level of the Front Crawl Swim skill. While the student does not perform all of the characteristics listed in the skill description above, they are demonstrating an acceptable level of proficiency for students at the Fundamental Level. This student would receive a score of 3 when applying the scoring rubric in the assessment section below.
Fundamental Front Crawl Swim Demonstration # |
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Video demonstration of the skill |
Assessment #
Scoring #
The following scoring rubricScoring rubricA guide that includes rating scales and descriptions of one or more criteria used to evaluate the performance of a skill. lists the gradients of key requirements and deficiencies that provide an overall description of different competence levels. A single score is assigned based on the instructor’s judgment of the student’s performance.
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1 |
Exhibits any of the following: Distance
Body
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2 |
Performs all of the following: Distance
Body
Arms/Legs
Exhibits any of the following: Body
Arms/Stroke
Legs/Kick
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3 |
Performs all of the following: Distance
Body
Arms/Stroke
Legs/Kick
Exhibits any of the following: Body
Arms/Stroke
Legs/Kick
Breathing/Timing
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4 |
Performs all of the following: Distance
Body
Arms/Stroke
Legs/Kick
Breathing/Timing
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