Abstract
The question of whether the breaststroke could be learned via transfer of learning and prior practice of an on-the-back stroke was addressed. One class of 15 college nonswimmers was taught by means of a “modified inverted breaststroke,” a mirror-image of the breaststroke performed in the supine position. A second group of 15 received a more traditional progressive-part method. Analyses of variance on dependent measures of Stroke-Count and Form Rating indicated that the teaching methods were equally effective in improving efficiency of breaststroke and form. These findings indicate that the breaststroke pattern is transferable from back to front and provide aquatic instructors with a method for broadening their teaching repertoire.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.