By Susana Soares, Joana Lavandeira Pequeno, Marta Fonseca de Castro Maia, Nuno Alexandre Frazão Oliveira, Sofia de Passos Bernardo
I CAN maintain my balance and move with control in the water.
I FEEL confident and enjoy performing tasks in the water.
The student can move with balance.
The student shows confidence and joy while performing the exercise.
Shallow water pool (student must have feet)
Sufficient space for the student to move in a straight line. (+- 12.5m)
Equipment per student: 1 Plate and 1 Plastic Cup.
The activity is carried out individually, 1 at a time in a circuit.
Teacher outside the water.
Constant supervision.
5 to 10 minutes.
Fundamental part of the class.
Maintain a vertical position in the water and move independently.
The student is standing upright in the water, holding a board with both hands. On top of the board is a plastic cup filled with water. The objective is for the student to move without letting the glass fall or spill the water.
Variation: Perform the exercise holding the plate with just one hand.
Tip: Encourage the child to move slowly, keeping their arms stretched out in front of their body. You can add motivational elements, such as “be the best Titanic”.
