LEARN TO SWIM

Duration: 20min

Year Published: 1938

Creator: Castle Films

Format: 16mm

Sound: Sound

Description: A USDA film. The progressive method of learning to swim as demonstrated by CCC boys and Olympic champions in famed Silver Springs, Florida. The three steps of getting confidence, learning the fundamentals, and practicing are shown. Boys illustrate the better method of getting in the water. Next proper breathing is taught. The flutter kick is practiced, also slow motion of crawl arm. Shows all types of strokes: crawl, side, breast stroke, and two back strokes. "An excellent film for teaching all ages for the teaching progression of fundamentals and strokes in swimming." NSWA

Complete Record: Dewey number: 797.2 Audience level: el-jh-sh-c-adult Format/cost: 16-sd-$19.31 Distributors / rental: Castle Films

Metadata Source:Educational Film Guide 1946