Swim Lessons for Children
LEVEL 1
• Entering the water independently using ladder, steps or side.
• Traveling at least 5 yards, bobbing 3 times then safely exiting the water.
• Gliding on front supported at least 2 body lengths.
• Rolling to a back float for 3 seconds with support.
• Recovering to a vertical position with support.
LEVEL 2
• Stepping from the side into chest-deep water.
• Moving into a front float for 5 sec., rolling to back, floating for 5 sec., then recovering to a vertical position.
• Moving into a back float for 5 seconds, rolling to front then recovering to a vertical position.
• Pushing off and swimming using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, rolling to back,
floating for 15 seconds, rolling to the front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.
Learn-to-Swim LEVEL 3
Stroke Development includes—
• Jumping into deep water from the side.
• Swimming the front crawl for 15 yards.
• Maintaining position by treading or floating for 30 seconds.
• Swimming the elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
Learn-to-Swim LEVEL 4
Stroke Improvement includes—
• Swimming the front crawl for 25 yards.
• Swimming the elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
• Swimming the breaststroke for 15 yards.
• Swimming the back crawl for 15 yards.
• Open turns on the front and back.
LEVEL 5
Stroke Refinement includes—
• Performing a shallow-angle dive into deep water.
• Swimming the front crawl for 50 yards.
• Swimming the elementary backstroke for 50 yards.
• Swimming the breaststroke for 25 yards.
• Swimming the back crawl for 25 yards.