About Lesson
2.2.1 Basic Water Confidence 基础水性训练
1
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L1WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Finger on lips, hum softly. Teaches calm breath control, prepares for blowing bubbles.
Coach Guide
• Stand in shallow water / poolside; Inhale deeply; Finger on lips, hum out slowly; Repeat
Progression Tips
• Start on land → shallow water; Focus on soft, relaxed hum; Use fun games (longest hum wins!)
Common Mistakes
• Blowing too hard; Holding breath; No sound / tense body
Coaching Cues
• Big breath, hum slowly; Soft sound, relax; Enjoy the sound
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L1WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Finger on lips, hum softly. Teaches calm breath control, prepares for blowing bubbles.
Coach Guide
• Stand in shallow water / poolside; Inhale deeply; Finger on lips, hum out slowly; Repeat
Progression Tips
• Start on land → shallow water; Focus on soft, relaxed hum; Use fun games (longest hum wins!)
Common Mistakes
• Blowing too hard; Holding breath; No sound / tense body
Coaching Cues
• Big breath, hum slowly; Soft sound, relax; Enjoy the sound
2
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S2L1WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Blow bubbles through mouth with pursed lips. Builds breath control and prepares for face-in-water.
Coach Guide
• Stand in shallow water; Take deep breath; Submerge mouth; Blow bubbles gently through pursed lips; Repeat
Progression Tips
• Practice outside water first; Start in shallow area; Gradually increase bubble duration; Encourage slow, steady bubbles
Common Mistakes
• Blowing too hard; Holding breath; Not submerging mouth; Gulping water
Coaching Cues
• Big breath, slow bubbles; Gentle bubbles; Relax and enjoy making bubbles
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S2L1WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Blow bubbles through mouth with pursed lips. Builds breath control and prepares for face-in-water.
Coach Guide
• Stand in shallow water; Take deep breath; Submerge mouth; Blow bubbles gently through pursed lips; Repeat
Progression Tips
• Practice outside water first; Start in shallow area; Gradually increase bubble duration; Encourage slow, steady bubbles
Common Mistakes
• Blowing too hard; Holding breath; Not submerging mouth; Gulping water
Coaching Cues
• Big breath, slow bubbles; Gentle bubbles; Relax and enjoy making bubbles
3
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S3L1WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student puts face in the water and blows bubbles through mouth and/or nose. Builds water comfort and breath control.
Coach Guide
• Stand in shallow water; Take deep breath; Submerge face; Blow bubbles slowly and steadily; Repeat.
Progression Tips
• Start with mouth only, progress to full face; Short duration first, increase slowly; Pair with fun activities (count bubbles).
Common Mistakes
• Lifting head to breathe; Blowing too forcefully; Inhaling water; Tense posture.
Coaching Cues
• Look down, relax face; Gentle bubbles; Enjoy the bubbles.
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S3L1WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student puts face in the water and blows bubbles through mouth and/or nose. Builds water comfort and breath control.
Coach Guide
• Stand in shallow water; Take deep breath; Submerge face; Blow bubbles slowly and steadily; Repeat.
Progression Tips
• Start with mouth only, progress to full face; Short duration first, increase slowly; Pair with fun activities (count bubbles).
Common Mistakes
• Lifting head to breathe; Blowing too forcefully; Inhaling water; Tense posture.
Coaching Cues
• Look down, relax face; Gentle bubbles; Enjoy the bubbles.
4
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L2WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student practices controlling breathing through both mouth and nose. Develops awareness of how to inhale and exhale properly.
Coach Guide
• Practice on land first; Inhale through nose, exhale through mouth; Gradually practice in shallow water, repeat calmly.
Progression Tips
• Start with land breathing drills; Practice in shallow area; Progress to combining with bubble blowing in water.
Common Mistakes
• Holding breath too long; Breathing too quickly; Inhaling through mouth and nose at the same time; Tension in face.
Coaching Cues
• Breathe in nose, out mouth; Slow and calm; Relax your face.
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L2WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student practices controlling breathing through both mouth and nose. Develops awareness of how to inhale and exhale properly.
Coach Guide
• Practice on land first; Inhale through nose, exhale through mouth; Gradually practice in shallow water, repeat calmly.
Progression Tips
• Start with land breathing drills; Practice in shallow area; Progress to combining with bubble blowing in water.
Common Mistakes
• Holding breath too long; Breathing too quickly; Inhaling through mouth and nose at the same time; Tension in face.
Coaching Cues
• Breathe in nose, out mouth; Slow and calm; Relax your face.
5
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L3WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student performs a star-shaped float on front or back for 5 seconds. Builds balance, buoyancy, and water comfort.
Coach Guide
• Start in shallow water; Arms and legs open wide like a star; Body flat and relaxed; Hold float for 5 seconds.
Progression Tips
• Start with supported float (coach assist); Progress to independent float; Gradually extend float duration.
Common Mistakes
• Holding breath tightly; Stiff body; Sinking hips or legs; Looking around (loses alignment).
Coaching Cues
• Stretch long and wide; Relax and float; Look straight/down (front float) or up (back float).
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L3WC
Movement Type
• Stagnant
Description
• Student performs a star-shaped float on front or back for 5 seconds. Builds balance, buoyancy, and water comfort.
Coach Guide
• Start in shallow water; Arms and legs open wide like a star; Body flat and relaxed; Hold float for 5 seconds.
Progression Tips
• Start with supported float (coach assist); Progress to independent float; Gradually extend float duration.
Common Mistakes
• Holding breath tightly; Stiff body; Sinking hips or legs; Looking around (loses alignment).
Coaching Cues
• Stretch long and wide; Relax and float; Look straight/down (front float) or up (back float).
6
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S2L3WC
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student glides to a standing position (11 body position) and transitions to a controlled stand. Builds body control and safety skills.
Coach Guide
• Start from glide with arms forward (like “11”); Glide short distance; Stop and lower feet to bottom to stand safely.
Progression Tips
• Start with coach assist; Progress to independent stop and stand; Practice in various water depths.
Common Mistakes
• Falling forward/backward; Feet landing too wide; Losing balance; Rushing the stand.
Coaching Cues
• Glide like “11”; Slow stop; Feet down gently; Balance and stand tall.
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S2L3WC
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student glides to a standing position (11 body position) and transitions to a controlled stand. Builds body control and safety skills.
Coach Guide
• Start from glide with arms forward (like “11”); Glide short distance; Stop and lower feet to bottom to stand safely.
Progression Tips
• Start with coach assist; Progress to independent stop and stand; Practice in various water depths.
Common Mistakes
• Falling forward/backward; Feet landing too wide; Losing balance; Rushing the stand.
Coaching Cues
• Glide like “11”; Slow stop; Feet down gently; Balance and stand tall.
7
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S3L3WC
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs a back float, relaxed on water surface with face up. Builds water confidence, buoyancy, and balance.
Coach Guide
• Start in shallow water; Support head/back if needed; Arms open or by sides; Relax body; Eyes looking up; Hold float for 5 seconds or longer.
Progression Tips
• Begin with coach support → Progress to independent float → Gradually increase float time and confidence.
Common Mistakes
• Stiff body; Head lifting; Hips sinking; Breath holding or panicking.
Coaching Cues
• Relax body; Look up; Let water hold you; Keep hips high; Breathe calmly.
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S3L3WC
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student performs a back float, relaxed on water surface with face up. Builds water confidence, buoyancy, and balance.
Coach Guide
• Start in shallow water; Support head/back if needed; Arms open or by sides; Relax body; Eyes looking up; Hold float for 5 seconds or longer.
Progression Tips
• Begin with coach support → Progress to independent float → Gradually increase float time and confidence.
Common Mistakes
• Stiff body; Head lifting; Hips sinking; Breath holding or panicking.
Coaching Cues
• Relax body; Look up; Let water hold you; Keep hips high; Breathe calmly.
8
Skill Type
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L4WC
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student jumps into water and returns to surface independently. Builds survival confidence and recovery skills.
Coach Guide
• Start in shallow area; Demonstrate safe jump; Instruct student to jump, submerge, then push up to surface.
Progression Tips
• Start with coach nearby; Use countdown (“1-2-3 jump!”); Progress to deeper water; Combine with standing recovery.
Common Mistakes
• Hesitating to jump; Panicking underwater; Forgetting to push up; Poor body position.
Coaching Cues
• Big breath before jump; Jump and push up strong; Eyes open; Calm and quick recovery.
• Water Confidence
Step Id
• S1L4WC
Movement Type
• Dynamic
Description
• Student jumps into water and returns to surface independently. Builds survival confidence and recovery skills.
Coach Guide
• Start in shallow area; Demonstrate safe jump; Instruct student to jump, submerge, then push up to surface.
Progression Tips
• Start with coach nearby; Use countdown (“1-2-3 jump!”); Progress to deeper water; Combine with standing recovery.
Common Mistakes
• Hesitating to jump; Panicking underwater; Forgetting to push up; Poor body position.
Coaching Cues
• Big breath before jump; Jump and push up strong; Eyes open; Calm and quick recovery.