Halliwick Method: Ten
Point Program
Four Phases:
Phase 1 - Adjustment to
water
1.
Mental adjustment - standing to sitting position
with support.
2. Disengagement -
gradual removal of helper's support.
Phase 2 - Rotation Control
(Balance Restoration)
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3.
4.
5. |
Vertical rotation control -
sit to prone, sit to supine (stand to prone, stand
to supine).
Lateral rotation control -
supine to prone, prone to supine, 360 degree horizontal
turn (lateral movement).
Combined rotation control
- getting in and out of water (sit on edge of pool,
fall into water, roll head/body to supine).
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Phase
3 - Controlled Movement in Water (Inhibition)
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6.
7.
8. |
Mental
inversion - teach principles of buoyancy and
experience upward thrust.
Balance in Stillness - mastering
flotation and stability in water in any posture.
Turbulent Gliding - swimmer
holds balanced supine float while passively moved
through turbulent water.
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Phase
4 - Movement in water (Facilitation) |
9. |
Simple progression
- begin hand movements & elementary swim movements.
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10. |
Basic
movement / Swimming progression - teach actual
swim strokes. |