What are the swimming lesson levels?
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Asked by: John Bowie
Simply put, each little swimmer must master specific skills before progressing on to the next level, regardless of the child’s age.
- Level 1 – Jellyfish. …
- Level 2 – Tadpole. …
- Level 3 – Minnow. …
- Level 4 – Guppy. …
- Level 5 – Lionfish. …
- Level 6 – Dolphin. …
- Classes for Younger and Older Students.
How many levels are there for swimming?
There are six learn-to-swim levels.
What is a Level 3 swimmer?
You are in Level 3 – Stroke Development if you can: Open eyes underwater and retrieve underwater objects. Front and back float without support. Flutter kick on front and back. Swim short distances in deeper water.
What is the first level of swimming?
Adult Swim Level 1—Learning the Basics
This level is designed to introduce the inexperienced or fearful adult to the water so that they become more comfortable in the water and learn to enjoy the water safely. Adults will learn how to enter and exit the pool safely and control their breathing.
What do Level 1 swimmers learn?
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it. Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills. Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
Can I swim in Level 4?
Auckland will remain in Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm on Tuesday 21 September. With the Government review on Monday . The rest of New Zealand will remain at Alert Level 2 until 11.59pm on Tuesday 21 September. All pools and leisure centres are closed under Alert Level 4.
What stage should a 7 year old swim?
Level 2 – usually 4 – 8 yrs old
Kids must be already be able to: Swim across a 15 ft. pool independently with face in the water.
What is a Level 2 swim meet?
Level 2 Meets are short course (25m) only and cover National, Regional and County Championships. Their purpose is to enable athletes to achieve qualifying times for entry into National, Regional and County Championships in short course.
What is a level 7 swimmer?
Requirements: Successful completion of skills in Level 7. Front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke to be refined. They learn breast stroke, eggbeater/tread water, feet-first surface dive. and standing shallow dive. Swim 300 meters continuously.
What is after level 10 swimming?
Red Cross Instructor Development program – Completion of level 10 is the prerequisite for the Red Cross Instructor Development program. Swimmers who are at least 15 years old can train to become an Instructor to teach youth and adults how to swim, stay safe, and survive in the water.
How far should a 10 year old be able to swim?
The ASA, which produced the figures, insisted better swimming provision was needed to reduce the risk of drowning – the third highest cause of accidental death among children. The national curriculum for primary schools states that children should be able to swim competently over a distance of 25 metres.
