HFCA Swim Lesson Learning Objectives - Prerequisites |
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Swim Lessons Learning Objectives – Prerequisites
Beginners – Level 1 Level 2 Fully submerge head and retrieve underwater objects Explore deep water with support Demonstrate unsupported front and back float or glide Level off from a vertical position Demonstrate rhythmic breathing Demonstrate step-in entry and side exit Perform flutter kick on front and back Demonstrate finning on back Perform combined stroke on front and back Demonstrate turning over, back to front and front to back Float in life jacket with face out of water Perform reaching and extension assists from deck Become familiar with rescue breathing Level 3 Retrieve object, unsupported, with eyes open Demonstrate bobbing Jump into deep water from side of pool with life jacket on Learn the basic rules of safe diving Dive from the side of the pool (if water depth permits) in kneeling and compact positions Demonstrate gliding with push-off Coordinate the components of the front crawl and back crawl Demonstrate the fundamentals of elementary backstroke and treading water Reverse direction while swimming on front and back Become familiar with the H.E.L.P. and huddle positions Learn how to open airway for rescue breathing Level 4 Demonstrate deep-water bobbing Demonstrate rotary breathing Dive from the side of the pool (if water depth permits) from stride and standing positions Build endurance by swimming elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke at increased distances. Learn the basics of breaststroke, side stroke, and turning at the wall Learn alternate kicks for treading water Learn rescue-breathing techniques Become familiar with CPR Level 5 Demonstrate alternate breathing Dive from diving board Demonstrate stride jump entry Demonstrate long shallow dive Perform the front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke for increased distances Perform the sidestroke and the breaststroke and swim under water Perform open turn on front and back Learn the basic safety rules for diving from a board Recognize the signs of spinal injury Perform feet-first surface dive Learn the dolphin kick Increase endurance and skill in treading water Level 6 Demonstrate approach and hurdle on diving board Demonstrate jump tuck from diving board Enhance ability to perform strokes introduced at previous levels Perform approach stroke Demonstrate breaststroke and sidestroke turns, speed turn and pullout for breaststroke, and flip turn for front crawl Perform tuck and pike surface dives Learn alternate kicks for treading water Demonstrate a throwing rescue Roll spinal injury victim face up Level 7 Incorporate Learn to Swim skills and activities into lifetime fitness habits Perform springboard dives in tuck and pike positions Swim continuously for 500 yards, using any combination of strokes Perform backstroke flip turn Perform in-water rescue using equipment Become aware of conditioning principles Check heart rate Retrieve diving brick from 8-10 feet of water Review Basic Water Safety skills Tread water for 5 minutes Assist with backboard rescue Explore alternative aquatic activities |