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Enter water using ladder, steps or side
Student must be able to safely and independently enter the water other than walking in on the beach.
Exit water using ladder steps or side
Student must be able to safely and independently exit the water other than walking out on the beach.
Submerge mouth, nose, and eyes
Student must be comfortable with their mouth, nose and eyes underwater.
Blow bubbles through mouth and nose, 3 seconds
Student must be comfortably able to exhale bubbles through both mouth and nose.
Front float & recovery with support, 3 seconds
Student must remain comfortably prone with their face in the water.
Student must remain relaxed throughout the float.
They may use the instructor, the wall, or any floatation device for support.
Back float and recovery with support, 3 seconds
Student must remain comfortably supine in the water.
Student must remain relaxed throughout the float.
They may use the instructor, the floor, or any floatation device for support.
Flutter kick on front with support
Student must be able to move their legs in an alternating motion.
A bicycle kick is still acceptable.
The kick must provide some propulsion through the water.
Flutter kick on back with support
Student must be able to move their legs in an alternating motion.
A bicycle kick is still acceptable.
The kick must provide some propulsion through the water.
Alternating arm action on front with support, 5 feet
Student must demonstrate moving their arms independently in an alternating circular motion.
The arms must rotate forward in a rough crawl stroke motion.
Student may walk, crawl, or be supported by the instructor or equipment.
Discuss water safety rules
Discuss pool rules such as running, showering, etc.
Talk about never swimming alone or “Always swim with a buddy in a supervised area.”
Discuss how to get help
Discuss or practice calling for help and who they could get help from.
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