IDK how to swim?

Question

Well i'm 15 years old and I don't know how to swim. In my school (in December and January) we had to swim. We have to do two tests: swim one lap and then back and stay in the deep end (10 ft) for 5 minutes.

The problem is idk how to float and do a stroke. We had the swimming unit for 4 weeks and I didn't learn anything (besides my fear of jumping into 10 ft of water).

I can't float because I have little body fat.

I didn't pass the two tests so i have to take swimming again next year, but for 18 WEEKS!!!!!!!! I don't want to stay there that long!!!!

What should I do?!?!?

Answer 1

Take a swim lesson class at your local community pool.  At the end of a few weeks you should be able to go in the water by yourself ok

Answer 2

You probably should have payed attention in class. And it doesn't matter how little body fat you have you should be able to float using arms and legs.

There are way too many things to cover. The floating, just do a doggy pattle in place. For swimming, its not really that hard. Most people fail because they freak out. It's 50 yards, half a football field. That's it.

Answer 3

during the summer contact you local red cross and find out were you can take a basic swimming class then after that contact you school councler and se if you can take a new test

Answer 4

The solution to your problem is to do overtime - when I say overtime - go to the nearest pool in your area and practice floating and how to do freestyle stroke during weekends to pass your swimming lessons.  You can also use a flotation device (such as a kickboard) to practice floating and do front crawl (while hanging on to your kickboard) until you are confident not use this anymore.

So what if you have little body fat?  You can still float as long as you are dedicated.   If all else fails, take your swimming lessons for 18 weeks and next time pay attention to the teacher.

Answer 5

http://www.ehow.com/how_5048_swim-freest...

http://www.essortment.com/all/swimmingbe...

http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Swimming...