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Tread water

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Water SafetyPlay
Understanding this term is vital in swimming lessons and discusses staying safe in water. SlideKids, during today's lesson, we're going to learn how to tread water.
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Physical ActionPlay
Implies constant movement of limbs, it's an active effort, not a passive state. SlideTo stay above water, she had to actively tread water.
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Energy ConsumingPlay
Suggests a physically demanding activity that can be tiring. SlideAfter ten minutes of treading water, I was exhausted.