Level 1: In this introduction to swimming, learn basic water safety and skills (safe entry and exit, breath control, floating and swimming on the front and back).
Prerequisite: None.
Students must be able to function well in a group setting without parents.
Level 2 (must have passed/completed Level 1): Build on the fundamental skills of entry and exit, breath control and buoyancy. Emphasis on combined simultaneous and alternating arm action at a more proficient level. In addition, participants learn how to float unassisted as well as treading in deep water.
Prerequisite: Aqua Kids Level 1 or...
1. Front and back float without assistance for 5-10 seconds.
2. Front and back glide without assistance for 8 feet.
3. Bob underwater and remain submerged for 3-5 seconds AND blow bubbles through mouth and nose.
4. Comfortable in 5 feet of water AND able to tread water for 5 seconds.
Level 3 (must have passed/completed Level 3): Build your swimming skills and as you begin breaststroke and dolphin kicks. Begin to learn headfirst entries. You should be able to swim 15 yards freestyle and backstroke unassisted and be comfortable in deep water. Class taught in 10’ water.
Prerequisite: Aqua Kids Level 2 or...
1. Front and back glide unassisted for distance of 10 feet.
2. Front and back crawl unassisted for ½ length of the pool.
3. Comfortable swimming in deep water (10 feet).
4. Tread water for 15 seconds.
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