Here are some things for you to think about and practice to help you become a better swimmer:

• Entries – Safe ways to get into the water.
• Exits – Safe ways to get out of the water.
• Buoyancy and Balance – Develop an understanding of what keeps you afloat and what can affect your buoyancy and balance in the water.
• Rotation and Orientation – Developing skills like turning around, lying on your back, lying on your front, and twisting from front to back etc.
• Streamlining – Understanding the best shape for your body to be in to move through the water quickly.
• Aquatic Breathing – Learn how to breathe correctly and have confidence with your head under water.
• Travel and Coordination – Developing movement in all directions, how to travel easily and explore different ways to travel in water.
• Water Safety – How to keep safe in and around water.
• Health and Fitness – Why is exercise and swimming good for you?