CetusMix 1
In CetusMix1 we practice exercises aimed for Competitive swimming, Water Polo and Synchronized swimming like body control in the water, proper swimming position, ball handling skills, diving and starting the back stroke technique.
The course is suitable for a child that has passed Swim Class 3. During one session the participants swims a few hundred meters in the deep pool where the course is arranged. The instructor is mainly handing out instructions from the side of the pool.
In CetusMix 1 we practice the things listed below.
Competive swimming skills:
- Gliding on the stomach, pushing off from the wall for 3-5 meters in the correct position.
- Gliding on the back, pushing off from the wall for 3-5 meters in the correct position.
- Freestyle (front crawl) kicks for 10 meters in the correct swimming position.
- Backstroke kicks for 10 meters in the correct swimming position.
15 meters backstroke in the correct swimming position.
Forward somersault.
Synchronized swimming skills:
- Back Layout Position with standard sculling.
- Tub Position with horizontal rotation.
- Backward somersault in Tuck Position.
Waterpolo skills:
Carrying the ball for 25 meters using a style of your choice.
Throwing the ball.
Other water skills:
- Diving for two objects from the bottom of the pool.
- Stick jump from a platform.
- Floating for 15 seconds using a style of your choice.
- Gliding on the stomach + handstand.
Swimming continuously for 50 meters using a style of your choice.
The instructor is evaluating the performance during the course.
Starting level requirements
To be able to participate the child has to be able to swim 25m continuously on the back and the belly in the deep pool.
Objectives
Learn skills and movements specific to different swimming sports. In order to pass the course, the child must know 10/16 of the above-mentioned performances and be able to swim at least 50 meters continuously.
