Some ways of getting beginners accustomed to the water. A class is seen first doing confidence exercises in then later, and learning the correct way to breath. The children then practise gliding, kicking, and lying on their back in the water. Some other exercises are demonstrated.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320894
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Swimming - Training
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Coaching
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Technique
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)