Beginner: Learn basic water safety and skills (safe entry and exit, breath control, buoyancy, treading, changing direction and swimming on the front and back). Learn how to float and swim without support.
Prerequisite: None
Intermediate: After completing Beginner or able to swim half a length of the pool, build on the fundamentals (entry and exit, breath control, buoyancy, treading, changing direction and longer distances on the front and back). Deep water safety is introduced. Begin breaststroke and dolphin kicks.
Prerequisite: Learn to Swim Beginner or...
1. Bob underwater, blow bubbles though mouth and nose, and remain submerged for at least 5 seconds.
2. Front and back floats unassisted for 5-10 seconds.
3. Front and back glide unassisted for distance of 10 feet.
4. Freestyle and backstroke unassisted for ½ length of pool.
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