Age Group (11 and over)
There is continued emphasis on fundamental techniques. More intricate strategies for the longer and more difficult events are introduced. Practice sessions are increased in length and in the number offered per week. This allows for improved physiological adaptations in muscular and cardiovascular fitness. This group is for the younger swimmer who has progressed rapidly, as well as the older swimmer with relatively advanced skills who has varied activities which make the senior swimming impractical to their schedules. Therefore, the swimmer receives cyclical attention to the physiological characteristics of power, speed, reaction time and muscular and cardiovascular endurance.