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SWIMMING STROKE2

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 14 JUN 2026

WEEK:  5

CLASS: PRIMARY 5

TOPIC: SWIMMING STROKE

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this discussion in this unit, children should be able to:

  1. Know about different swimming stroke
  2. Identify and describe the skills of freestyle and backstroke.
  3. Perform the skills of freestyle and backstrokes efficiently

LEARNING MATERIALS

  • Whiteboard/Chalkboard
  • Explanatory posters/pictures
  • Explanatory videos

REFERENCE MATERIALS

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work.
  • Online Materials.
  • Physical and Health Education for Primary Schools

CONTENT

TYPES OF SWIMMING STROKE

Swimming stroke is a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and move the swimmer frontward.

The following are different swimming strokes:

  1. FREESTYLE OR FRONT CRAWL
  2. BACKSTROKE
  3. BUTTERFLY
  4. BREASTSTROKE
  5. SIDESTROKE

 BACKSTROKE

Backstroke is a stroke done on the back in…