Objectives:

1, To stay afloat for a long pericd of time

2. To swim long distances withcut exhausticn

3. To swim under water

Lh. To enter the water without submerging

5. To be at home in the water fully clcthed

6. To render assistance to ancthcr person in the water

Organization:

1. The size of the class shculd be determined by the available space, the
length of the class pericd and the ability cf the group. When able
assistants are avéilable tc the instructor in charge, the class size may
be increased without risking the safety of the participants.

2. Classes should ke subdivided into smell un'ts.

Se he buddy system should be usec. (Each girl is paired with another whose
wieresbouts she knows at all times.)

h. An adequate check in and check out system should be established.

activities:

dé

Staying afloat.

All giris should be taught to stay afloat by:

a. floating

Reference. American Red Uross. Swinming and diving, Philadelphia,
P, Blakiston's Son and Co. 1938. p. 59

b. sculling

c. treading water

Fundamental strckes.

The most valuable strokes in emergency situations are:

a. side strekes: valuable in Life-saving and swimming with equipment
References. Wer Department. Basic Field Manual, PM 201-<0.
Physical Training. Washington, D. ¢., Superintendent of Decuments,
March 6, 1941. p. 102. American Red Cross. Op. cit. p. 117

b. breast stroke: useful in life-saving.

ce. back strcke: excellent for a tired swimmer, for swimming with equip-
ment and for life-saving.

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