Student must fully submerge 5 times in a rhythmic manner.
Student must fully exhale underwater and inhale above the water.
Recover object – Chest Deep
Student must recover an object off the bottom of the pool that is at chest deep water for them with their hand.
The student may not use goggles and must demonstrate their ability to open their eyes underwater.
Rotary breathing with support
Student must demonstrate their ability to exhale underwater, turn their head to side, take a breath and then return his or her face to the water to blow bubbles.
The breathing must be smooth without gasping for breath.
Survival float, 6 seconds
Student float limply with hands and feet dangling, take a breath with an arm pull, kick and then return to a floating position.
The kick may be sloppy and indistinct.
Front glide and flutter kick, 6 feet
Student must be in a streamlined position with their face in the water throughout the exercise.
The flutter kick must provide good propulsion.
Back float, 6 seconds
Student must remain in a supine position with his or her ears in the water.
Some arm motion or a slight kick is acceptable.
Back glide and flutter kick, 6 feet
Student must remain in a supine position with his or her ears in the water.
The body may be up to 45 degrees but the face must stay out of the water.
The arms may be at the side or along the head.
Front crawl, 6 feet
The body may be up to 45 degrees but the face must be in the water.
The arms must move in an alternating fashion but do not have to break the surface during recovery.
The kick must provide good propulsion but some bicycle kicking is acceptable.
Student must exhale underwater.
Finning arms on back, 6 feet
Student must remain in a supine position with his or her ears in the water.
The arms must provide good propulsion.
The student may use a small kick for propulsion.
Alternating arms on back with support
Student may walk backwards or float in a supine position with support and move their arms in an alternative fashion.
Explore treading water arms with support
Student may stand or be supported as they experiment with sculling motions.
Discuss general water safety rules
Discuss pool rules such as running, showering, etc.
Talk about “Look before you leap.”
PFD: enter the water
Student should be able to pick out and put on the appropriate PFD.
The student may enter from the side, the steps, or the beach.
PFD: HELP position
Student should understand this is to stay warm in cold water by themselves.
The student must curl into a ball with their head out of the water.
PFD: Huddle position
Student should understand this is to stay warm in cold water with a group.
The students must huddle together.
Jump into 3 ½ feet water from the side
Student must demonstrate jumping into the water without fear.
