Programs

Water Basics Level 1 – Learned Skills
1. Enter and exit the water unassisted
2. Submerge the face for 5 seconds
3. Bob underwater 3 times in chest deep water.
4. Blow bubbles out of mouth and nose 3 seconds
5. Retrieve a submerged object
6. Front Float for 5 seconds
7. Supported back float for 5 seconds
8. Front Glide for 2 body lengths
9. Supported back glide for 2 body lengths
10. Combined arm and leg actions on front (2 body lengths)
11. Combined arm and leg actions on back (2 body lengths)
12. Basic concept of Rhythmic Breathing
13. Roll from front to back and back to front
14. Proper lifejacket use in deep water
15. Demonstration of treading water in chest deep water

Exit Skills: Enter unassisted, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times and safely exit the water. Glide on front 2 body lengths, roll to back float for 3 seconds, recover to vertical position.