Which Stroke Next? All Strokes Next! Part Two: Strokes for Intermediate and Advanced Swimmers

Authors

Robert Keig Stallman, Norwegian School of Sport Science, Lifesaving Foundation, Tanzanian Lifesaving Society, Norwegian Lifesaving SocietyFollow
Ebbe L. Horneman, Maihuagen Folk Museum, Lillehammer, NorwayFollow
Nils O. Vikander, University College of North Trondelag, NorwayFollow
Alexander Mwaipasi, Tanzanian Lifesaving SocietyFollow
Bente W. H. Laakso, Lillehammer Community (ret), Norwegian Lifesaving SocietyFollow
Haakon - Paavo L. Nysted, Jorekstad Recreation Center, Lillehammer, NorwayFollow
Toni Ongala, Tanzanian Lifesaving Sociey, Montessori Activity Center, Dar es SalaamFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/ijare.14.01.10

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Exercise Physiology | Exercise Science | Health and Physical Education | Kinesiology | Leisure Studies | Other Rehabilitation and Therapy | Outdoor Education | Public Health | Sports Sciences | Sports Studies

Abstract

The primary goal of this two-part project is to answer the rhetorical question of which strokes should be taught first, and which later (Langendorfer, 2013, Stallman, 2014a). As you have seen in Part One, we emphasize (as have many others) the need for a firm foundation before any stroke is introduced. When the learner is ready for propulsive motor competencies, there is no stroke which suits all as their first. In Part One we explored the “beginning strokes” all of which are candidates for any given learner’s first stroke. We also argued that after mastering their very first stroke the learner should learn the other, “first strokes.” This also broadens the base for the learning of other strokes as the learner advances to intermediate and advanced levels. Here in Part Two, we explore additional strokes, chosen as essential because of some unique quality which makes them the best solution in some specific, potential risk situation. They should, therefore, be included in any comprehensive, proactive aquatic educational program.

Recommended Citation

Stallman, Robert Keig; Horneman, Ebbe L.; Vikander, Nils O.; Mwaipasi, Alexander; Laakso, Bente W. H.; Nysted, Haakon - Paavo L.; and Ongala, Toni (2023) "Which Stroke Next? All Strokes Next! Part Two: Strokes for Intermediate and Advanced Swimmers," International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education: Vol. 14: No. 1, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/ijare.14.01.10
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/ijare/vol14/iss1/10