Modular swimming basics method for 6-7-year-olds

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PhD, Associate Professor A.V. Korichko1
O.S. Krasnikova1
1Nizhnevartovsk State University, Nizhnevartovsk

Objective of the study was to analyze benefits of a new modular swimming basics mastering method for the 6-7-year-olds.
Methods and structure of the study. We sampled for the modular swimming basics method piloting experiment the 6-7-year-old Nizhnevartovsk residents (n=48, 25 boys and 23 girls). Progress of the sample in the modular swimming basics practices was tested by the swimming skills tests.
Results and conclusion. The progress tests showed the Experimental Group making significantly better progress versus the Reference Group in most of the swimming skills tests. Thus the post-Module 1/ 2 tests showed the Experimental Group doing better in the front/ back lying, sliding, crawl and backstroke swimming with alternating leg and simultaneous arm actions. Module 3 (with special stroke mastering practices, classical swimming style basics and relay competitions) was tested particularly beneficial as verified by the Experimental Group versus Reference Group progress in the swimming skills tests and practical competitive swimming tests.

Keywords: teaching swimming, modular approach, swimming skills, swimming technique, 6-7-year-olds.

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