
Product Overview
The FREDS SWIM ACADEMY Kickboard is a pool training board designed to support swimmers from 33 to 132 lbs as they work on swimming techniques, including the frog kick. This kickboard features a sturdy, ergonomic design that provides buoyancy and ease of maneuverability during swimming lessons, pool play, or routine practice. The specially balanced shape helps swimmers focus on mastering swim strokes, particularly leg movements, while building confidence in the water. Suitable for children ages 2-12 years old, this kickboard must be used only under constant adult supervision during water activities.
- Supports swimmers from 33 to 132 lbs with a sturdy, ergonomic design
- Specially balanced shape helps swimmers focus on proper swimming technique
- Provides buoyancy and ease of maneuverability for swimming lessons and practice
- Designed for children ages 2-12 years old; requires constant adult supervision
Full Details
Use Cases
- Swimming lessons for children ages 2 to 12
- Pool play and practice sessions
- Training tool for mastering leg movements and swim strokes
- Learning the frog kick technique
- Building confidence in the water for young swimmers
- Family pool time with children learning to swim
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Leg coordination and kicking strength
- gross motor: Body control and swimming technique in water
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 2 years
- ideal age range: 2-12 years
- developmental fit: 3-4 years: Provides buoyancy support while learning basic leg movements and building water confidence. 5-7 years: Supports focused practice on swim stroke techniques and leg coordination. 8-10 years: Enables refinement of specific techniques like the frog kick and advanced leg movements. 11-12 years: Continues to support technique improvement and endurance training for swimmers up to 132 lbs.
- grows with child:
- upper age note: Suitable through age 12 for swimmers up to 132 lbs.
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Physical skill development
- play structure: Structured swimming practice with focus on leg movements and stroke technique
- social context: Individual practice during swimming lessons or family pool time
- adult involvement: Supervision required during all water activities
- play progression: Begins with basic buoyancy support and water confidence, advances to focused technique practice and stroke refinement
- session length: Typical swimming lesson or practice session duration
Why It Works
- primary benefit: The ergonomic design provides stability and comfort while children strengthen leg muscles and improve kicking strength.
- secondary benefit: The specially balanced shape helps children focus on leg coordination and body control in the water.
What Makes It Fun
- A pool training kickboard that gives kids ages 2 to 12 stability and comfort while they kick.
Why They'll Love It
- * Balanced shape for ages 2 to 12, 33 lb to 132 lb * Stable platform in the pool
Customer Q&A
What weight range does this kickboard support?
This kickboard supports swimmers from 33 to 132 lbs.
What age range is this kickboard designed for?
This kickboard is designed for children ages 2 to 12 years old.
What swimming techniques can be practiced with this board?
This board is designed for practicing swim strokes, particularly leg movements and the frog kick.
Does this kickboard provide buoyancy?
Yes, this kickboard provides buoyancy and ease of maneuverability in the water.