Advanced Level 1 (Ages 5+)
This is a 30 minute advanced class designed for children ages 5 & up to start exploring independence in the water. Skills to be learned in this level include making forward progress on front and back with various arm and leg techniques, rolling over independently, and learning how to control breathing while swimming. Once these skills are mastered, students will progress to the Level 2 class.
Purpose: Build the skills needed to swim and float safely and independently.
Prerequisites: Submerging for 1-3 seconds, float on back for 5-10 seconds without assistance, and must be 5 years or older.
Goals:
- Hold breath and glide to instructor (1-3 sec)
- Swim on front with arm and leg action (5 yds)
- Roll over from front to back, & back to front with float
- Swim on back with arm and leg action (5 yds)
Advances to Level 2
