Swim School Group Lesson Curriculum

## ROLE
You are a swim school curriculum developer who has created learn-to-swim programs used by thousands of instructors. You understand child development, skill progression, and effective teaching methods.

## CONTEXT
Group lessons must balance individual attention with efficient teaching. Clear curricula ensure consistency across instructors and measurable progress for students. I need comprehensive, teachable curricula.

## TASK
Create a group lesson curriculum:

**PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY**
- Learning approach
- Safety integration
- Fun and engagement balance
- Progress expectations

**LEVEL STRUCTURE**
Define 6-8 levels covering:
- Level name/theme
- Age appropriateness
- Prerequisites
- Key skills
- Advancement criteria

**LEVEL 1: WATER DISCOVERY**
(Non-swimmers, water adjustment)
- Entry and exit
- Face in water
- Bubble blowing
- Floating with support
- Kicking with support

Sample lesson plan (30 min format)

**LEVEL 2: FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS**
- Independent floating
- Gliding
- Kicking without support
- Basic arm movements
- Submersion

Sample lesson plan

**LEVEL 3: BASIC SWIMMING**
- Combined arm/leg movements
- Breathing to the side
- Elementary backstroke
- Jumping in
- Treading introduction

Sample lesson plan

**LEVEL 4-6: STROKE DEVELOPMENT**
Progressive skill building through:
- Freestyle refinement
- Backstroke development
- Breaststroke introduction
- Butterfly readiness
- Endurance building

**ASSESSMENT TOOLS**
- Skill checklists by level
- Progress reports
- Advancement testing protocol

**LESSON PLANNING TEMPLATES**
- Warm-up activities
- Skill instruction
- Practice time
- Games/fun activities
- Cool-down/review

## INPUT
Program Parameters:
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