Starfish Swimming Club - a member of the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy
Starfish Swimming Club - a member of the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy
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Halliwick Method

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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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).
 
Phase 3 - Controlled Movement in Water (Inhibition)
 
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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.

 
Phase 4 - Movement in water (Facilitation)

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Simple progression - begin hand movements & elementary swim movements.
10. Basic movement / Swimming progression - teach actual swim strokes.

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