Preschool Aquatics

Preschool Level 1*

Skills

Enter water using ramps, steps or side Exit water using ladder, steps or side Blow bubbles for 3 seconds Submerge mouth, nose and eyes

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Exit Assessment: With Support

Enter independently, using either the ramp, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds then safely exit the water. (Children can walk, move along the gutter or “swim”.)

While in shallow water, glide on front at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds, then recover to a vertical position.

Congratulations! You’ve earned the following badges:

Preschool Aquatics Levels 1 and 2			Learn-to-Swim Level 4
and Learn-to-Swim Level 1					Tread Water
		Exploring Under Water
					Elementary Backstroke
		Swim and Exit
					Sidestroke
		How to Call for Help
					My First 50
Preschool Aquatics Level 3					Lifeguard Prep

	Front glide and recover to a vertical	Safety Focus
	position	Staying safe around water
	Back glide and recover to a vertical
		Recognizing the lifeguards
	position
		Don’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket
	Back float for 3 seconds
		Recognizing an emergency
	Roll from front to back and back to front
		How to call for help
	Arm and hand treading actions
		Too Much Sun is No Fun
	Alternating and simultaneous leg
	actions and arm actions on front	*Level 1 skills may be performed with support.
	Alternating and simultaneous leg
	actions and arm actions on back
	Combined arm and leg actions
	on front
	Combined arm and leg actions
	on back

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and Learn-to-Swim Level 2					WSI Prep
		Bobbing
			Learn-to-Swim Level 5
		Combined Stroke
		on Front with Breaths			Front Crawl
Learn-to-Swim Level 3
					Breaststroke
		Back Float
					Backstroke
		Water Competency			Butterfly
		Life Jacket			Flip Turn
		Reach or Throw, Don’t Go			Shallow-angle Dive
		My First 25			100-yard Swim

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Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Advanced

Advanced Options

Skills

Surface dive and retrieve object from the bottom, 7–10 feet deep

Swimming:

Front crawl for 100 yards

Elementary backstroke for 100 yards

Breaststroke for 50 yards Back crawl for 50 yards

Butterfly for 50 yards

Sidestroke for 50 yards

Demonstrate open turns and front and back flip turns when swimming

Exit Assessment

Swim 500 yards continuously, using any 3 strokes of choice, swimming

Safety Focus

Learn About Boating Before You Go Floating

Think So You Don’t Sink

Swim as a Pair Near a Lifeguard’s Chair Look Before You Leap

The danger of drains

The dangers of hyperventilation and extended breath-holding

Course Options

Fitness Swimmer

Personal Water Safety

Fundamentals of Diving

Preschool Aquatics

Preschool Level 2*

Skills

Enter water by stepping in from deck or low height

Exit water using ladder, steps or side Bobbing, 5 times

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Front glide and recover to a vertical position

Front float for 3 seconds

Back glide and recover to a vertical position

Back float for 15 seconds

Roll from front to back and back to front

Tread water using arm and leg actions for 15 seconds

Combined arm and leg actions on front Finning arm action on back Combined arm and leg actions on back

Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.

Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for at least 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming on front for at least 3 body lengths.

Safety Focus

Staying safe around water Recognizing the lifeguards

Don’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket

at least 50 yards of each stroke.

Note: Additional exit assessments are required, depending on the course option selected.

Exit Assessment: With Assistance	Recognizing an emergency
Glide on front at least 2 body	How to call for help
lengths, roll to back, float on back	Too Much Sun is No Fun
for 15 seconds, then recover to a	*Level 2 skills may be performed with assistance.
vertical position.

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You have successfully completed all skills! Congratulations!

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Preschool Aquatics

Preschool Level 3*

Skills

Jump in to shoulder-deep water

Fully submerge and hold breath for 10 seconds

Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.

Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for

15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.

Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Advanced

Stroke Refinement

Skills

Shallow-angle dive into deep water Tuck surface dive

backstroke for 50 yards, using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout.

Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary, and swim back crawl for 25 yards, using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout.

Bobbing, 10 times

Rotary breathing

Front glide and recover to a vertical position

Front, jellyfish and tuck floats for 10 seconds

Back glide and recover to a vertical position

Back float for 15 seconds

Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

Tread water for 30 seconds Combined arm and leg actions on front Finning arm action on back Combined arm and leg actions on back

Exit Assessment: Independently

Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.

Safety Focus

The danger of drains

Don’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Life Jacket Recognizing an emergency

How to call for help

Too Much Sun Is No Fun Look Before You Leap Think So You Don’t Sink Reach or Throw, Don’t Go

*Level 3 skills are performed independently.

Pike surface dive

Tread water for 5 minutes

Tread water, using legs only, for 2 minutes

Sculling for 30 seconds

Swimming:

Front crawl for 50 yards

Elementary backstroke for 50 yards

Breaststroke for 25 yards Back crawl for 25 yards

Butterfly for 25 yards

Sidestroke for 25 yards

Front flip turn

Backstroke flip turn

Exit Assessment

Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, then swim elementary

Safety Focus

How to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR

Recreational water illnesses

Reach or Throw, Don’t Go

Look Before You Leap

Think So You Don’t Sink

Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice

Wave, Tide or Ride, Follow the Guide

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You have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in Learn-to-Swim Level 3.

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You have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!

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Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Intermediate

Stroke Improvement

Exit Assessment

Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary, and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.

Learn-to-Swim Level 1: Beginner

Introduction to Water Skills*

Exit Assessment

Enter independently, travel at least

5 yards, bob 5 times, then safely exit the water.

Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds, and

Skills

Headfirst entry in compact and stride positions

Feetfirst surface dive Swim underwater

Tread water, using 2 different kicks Survival swimming for 1 minute

Swimming:

Front crawl for 25 yards

Elementary backstroke for 25 yards

Breaststroke for 15 yards Back crawl for 15 yards

Butterfly for 15 yards

Sidestroke for 15 yards

Open turns on the front and back Flutter and dolphin kicks on back

Push off in streamlined position on back, then begin kicking

Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction and position as necessary, and swim back crawl for 15 yards.

Submerge and swim a distance of 3 to 5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilating, return to the surface, then exit the water.

Safety Focus

Reaching assist

Throwing assist

Recreational water illnesses

Think So You Don’t Sink

Look Before You Leap

Skills

Enter water using a ramp, steps or side Exit water using ladder, steps or side Blow bubbles for 3 seconds Bobbing, 5 times

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Front glide and recover to a vertical position

Back glide and recover to a vertical position

Back float for 5 seconds

Roll from front to back and back to front

Treading water arm and hand actions

Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on front

Alternating and simultaneous leg and arm actions on back

Combined arm and leg actions on front

Combined arm and leg actions on back

recover to a vertical position.

Safety Focus

Staying safe around water Recognizing the lifeguards

Don’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket Recognizing an emergency

How to call for help

Too Much Sun Is No Fun

*Level 1 skills may be performed with assistance.

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You have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!

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Learn-to-Swim	Combined arm and leg actions on back
Level 2: Beginner	Finning arm action on back

Learn-to-Swim Level 3: Intermediate

1 minute, rotate one full turn, then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or

Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Skills

Step or jump from the side into shoulder-deep water

Exit water using ladder, steps or side Fully submerge and hold breath Bobbing, 10 times

Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects

Rotary breathing

Front, jellyfish and tuck floats for 10 seconds

Front glide and recover to a vertical position

Back glide and recover to a vertical position

Back float for 15 seconds

Roll from front to back and back to front

Tread water for 15 seconds

Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back

Combined arm and leg actions on front

Exit Assessment

Step from side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.

Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.

Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming for at least 5 body lengths.

Safety Focus

Staying safe around water

Don’t Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket Recognizing an emergency

How to call for help

Too Much Sun Is No Fun Look Before You Leap Think So You Don’t Sink Reach or Throw, Don’t Go The danger of drains

Stroke Development

Skills

Jump into deep water from the side, submerge, return to the surface then to the side

Headfirst entry from the side in seated and kneeling positions

Bobbing while moving to safety Rotary breathing

Survival float for 30 seconds

Back float for 1 minute

Tread water for 1 minute

Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

Push off in streamlined position on front, then begin kicking

Swim front crawl for 15 yards

Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards

Flutter, scissors, breaststroke, and dolphin kicks

Exit Assessment

Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for

elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.

Push off in a streamlined position, then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke 15 yards, then exit the water.

Safety Focus

Reach or Throw, Don’t Go

Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice

Look Before You Leap Developing breath control safely

Making good decisions—choosing an exit point

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You have successfully completed all skills and are ready to enroll in the next level!

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