Torpedoes

Swimmers develop their freestyle and backstroke kick.

CLASS LEVEL

Level 2 of 8

DURATION

30 Minutes

CLASS SIZE

4 Swimmers

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Kicking on front with kickboard

Kicking on back with kickboard

Survival skills. falling in and returning to edge, floating

What skills will swimmers learn?

Breath control

Developing breath control for longer glides and submersions.

Freestyle kick

Practising freestyle kick with a board for propulsion and body position.

Deep water safety

Introduction to basic safety skills in deeper water.

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FAQs

What happens in a Torpedoes lesson?

In the Torpedoes class, children continue to develop their freestyle and backstroke kick. Children progress into this class by achieving the Glides certificate or by graduating from our Kindergarten 2 classes.

The swimming lessons in our Torpedoes level form the main building blocks for teaching the freestyle stroke. Swimmers in these lessons will learn how to perform a freestyle (Torpedo) kick and will also develop their backstroke kick in preparation for the Marlins swimming class.

What Merit Awards will swimmers receive?

Freestyle (Torpedo) kick with board

What happens when a swimmer graduates Torpedoes?

The “torpedo” kick is a very important fundamental skill in learning freestyle, as the stronger the kick, the easier it will be for the child when arm stroking is introduced in our Marlins swimming level.

With more than 50 years of expertise, State Swim is a leader in aquatic education, dedicated to teaching children and adults in Singapore the skills they need to thrive in the water.

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