MINI 1
What is the age range for M1?
4-15 months, or once they can hold their head up unassisted.
What is the age range for M2?
16-35 months
True or False: Instructors must wait for all swimmers to arrive before starting class.
FALSE!
Don't waste any class time. Start the first Goldfish ride as soon as the first swimmer arrives.
Which skills have songs accompanying them?
Sea Otter Back Float & Wall Safety Skills (Crab Walk)
If a G1 is putting their face in during flutter kicks, should they use a kickboard or a barbell?
KICKBOARD!
Remember the [P]
What toys do we rotate for sensory time on the fishy mat?
sensory balls: green week
rings: purple week
stacking cups: orange week
What new class tool has been added to M2?
Small barbell
What are your three song choices for the Sea Otter Back Float?
"Chin Up, Tummy Up"
"Twinkle, Twinkle"
"ABCs"
You can take two swimmers at a time on which J3 skill? (if it's safe)
Flutter Kicking (face-in & on back)
Explain and demonstrate correct Back Glide position.
Arms straight down at your side, hands touching side of legs, legs straight, feet together, belly up.
List all 5 M1 verbal cues.
"Kick, Kick, Kick"
"Pull, Pull, Pull"
"NAME, ready, go"
"Hi Bubbles"
"Big Breath"
How many times do you turn and say "Hi Bubbles" before returning to the wall?
3
List the 4 Golden Safety Rules.
1. Stay on the fish kickboard, step, or island when waiting for turns.
2. No splashing or putting your head in when it's not your turn.
3. Keep your hands to yourself.
4. Respect your teacher and classmates.
What is the biggest difference between flutter kicks in J1 and J3?
J3 uses fish kickboard instead of barbell.
On which skills do you use the verbal cue "Big Straight Arms"?
1. Simple Freestyle w/Barbell & w/o Barbell
2. Simple Backstroke
Which 8 activities have songs accompanying them?
Greeting, Kicking, Pulling Paddle, Swings & Sways, Sensory Time on Fishy Mat, Sea Otter Back Float, Fun Skills, Goodbye
Which skill uses the verbal cues "Eyes Down" and/or "Bubbles, Bubbles"?
Superman Glide
How many M3 Fun Skill options are there? Name them all!
1. Feed the fish kickboards
2. Retrieve object from bottom
3. Red Light - Green Light kicking game
4. Kicking on large mat
5. "Bubbles Says"
How many Juniors Fun Skill options are there? Name them all!
1. Feed the fish kickboards
2. Retrieve object from bottom
3. Red Light - Green Light kicking game
4. Kicking on large mat
5. "Bubbles Says"
List all 8 G1 verbal cues.
"Kick, Kick, Kick"
"NAME, ready, go"
"Eyes Down" and/or "Bubbles, Bubbles"
"Chin Up, Tummy Up"
"Pull, Pull, Pull'
"Big Straight Arms"
"Tap, Tap, Tap"
"Big Breath"
Name and demonstrate the new M1 holds.
Cuddle Hold, V Hold, Baby Boat Hold, Baby Barbell Hold
How do you find out what your fun skill of the week is?
Listen for it during pre-shift! The DS leading pre-shift will announce it when explaining the weekly colors/skills.
What does this symbol mean: [P]
Name the 6 M3 skills that have them!
Flutter Kicking, Conditioning & Dips, Sea Otter Back Float, Pulling Paddle, Jump & Turn Safety Skills, Rollover Safety Skills
What holds can you use for a Sea Otter Back Float in J3?
Neck & Forehead Hold
Neck Hold
What are the G1 move up skills?
1. Rollover - Unassisted
2. Back Glide - Unassisted