2016 American Red Cross Swim Levels - parkshoreli.com · Camper Name Group Name LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 1: q Enter water using ladder, steps or side. q Exit water using ladder, steps

2016American Red Cross

Swim Levels

Camper Name Group Name

PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS LEVEL 1

q Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or sideqBlow bubbles through mouth and noseqSubmerge mouth, nose and eyesqOpen eyes under water and retrieve submerged objectsqFront and back glides and recover to a vertical positionqBack float and recover to a vertical positionqRoll from front to back and back to frontqTread with arm and hand actionsqAlternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back qAlternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back qCombined arm and leg actions on front and back

SAFETY TOPICS• Experience wearing a life jacket in the water• Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency• Recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

EXIT SKILLS ASSESSMENT• Enter independently, using the ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds and then safely exit 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 for 3 seconds then recover to a vertical position (with support)

AQUATICS PROGRAM

Bob & Chuck Sandy JackBob and Chuck Budah Sandy Mangini Jack GoldmanOwners/Directors Aquatics Director Pool Coordinator

Swimming Instructor


PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS LEVEL 2 qEnter water by stepping in qExit water using ladder, steps or sideqBobbingqOpen eyes under water and retrieve submerged objectsqFront and back floats and glidesqRecover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical positionqRoll from front to back and back to frontqTread water using arm and leg actionsqCombined arm and leg actions on front and back or backqFinning arm action on back

SAFETY TOPICS• Use of a life jacket in and around the water• Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to get help• Recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

EXIT SKILLS ASSESSMENT (ALL CAN BE DONE WITH ASSISTANCE)• Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position• Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, float for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position.• Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor

Camper Name Group NamePRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS LEVEL 3 qEnter water by jumping inqFully submerge and hold breath 10 secondsqBobbingqFront, jellyfish and tuck floatsqRecover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical positionqBack float and glideqChange direction or travel while swimming on front and backqCombined arm and leg actions on front and back qTread water using arm and leg actionsqFinning arm action on back

SAFETY TOPICS• Use of a life jacket in and around the water• Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to get help• Recognizing lifeguards and sun safety

EXIT SKILL ASSESSMENT• Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 10 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position• Move into a back float for 5 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 (You can assist the child when taking a breath)

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor

Camper Name Group NameLEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 1: qEnter water using ladder, steps or side.qExit water using ladder, steps or side.qBlowing bubbles through mouth and nose, 3 seconds.qBobbing, 3 times.qOpening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in shallow water)qFront glide, 2 body lengths.qRecover from a front glide to a vertical position.qBack glide, 2 body lengths.qBack float, 3 seconds.qFront float, 3 seconds.qRecover from a back float or glide to a vertical position.qRoll from front to back.qRoll from back to front.qTreading using arm and hand actions (in chest-deep water)qAlternating leg action on front, 2 body lengths.qSimultaneous leg action on front, 2 body lengths.qAlternating arm action on front, 2 body lengths.qSimultaneous arm action on front, 2 body lengths.qCombined arm and leg actions on front, 2 body lengths.qAlternating leg action on back, 2 body lengths.qSimultaneous leg action on back, 2 body lengths.qAlternating arm action on back, 2 body lengths.qSimultaneous arm action on back, 2 body lengths.qCombined arm and leg actions on back, 2 body lengths.

SAFETY TOPICS• Staying safe around aquatic environments.• 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

EXIT SKILLS ASSESSMENT1. Enter independently, using either the ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water.2. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position. (This part of the assessment can be performed with support.)

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor


LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 2 qEnter water by stepping or jumping from the side (in shoulder-deep water)qExit water using ladder, steps or side (in chest-deep water)qFully submerging and holding breath, 5 seconds.qBobbing, 5 times (in chest-deep water)qOpening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in chest-deep water)qFront float, 5 secondsqJellyfish float, 5 secondsqTuck float, 5 secondsqFront glide, 2 body lengthsqRecover from a front float or glide to a vertical position.qBack float, 15 seconds.qBack glide, 2 body lengths.qRecover from a back float or glide to a vertical position.qRoll from front to back.qRoll from back to front.qChange direction of travel while swimming on front or back.qTread water using arm and leg actions, 15 seconds.qCombined arm action on front.qCombined arm action on back.qCombined leg action on front.qCombined leg action on back.qFinning arm action.

SAFETY TOPICS• Recognizing an emergency and knowing how to get help• Performing simple nonswimming assists• Use of a life jacket in and around the water• Recognizing lifeguards and sun safety• Look before you jump• What to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situationEXIT SKILLS ASSESSMENT• Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position.• Move into a back float for 5 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 the front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths (You can assist the participant when taking a breath)

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor


LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 3 qEnter water by jumping from the side (into deep water)qHeadfirst entry from the side in a sitting position (in water at least 9 feet deep)qHead first entry from the side in a kneeling position (in water at least 9 feet deep)qBobbing while moving toward safety, 5 times (in chest-deep water)qRotary breathing, 10 times.qSurvival float on front, 30 seconds (in deep water)qBack float, 30 seconds (in deep water)qChange from vertical to horizontal position on front (in deep water)qChange from vertical to horizontal position on back (in deep water)qTread water, 30 seconds (in deep water)qPush off in a streamlined position on front then begin flutter kicking, 3-5 body lengthsqPush off in a streamlined position on front then begin dolphin kicking, 3-5 body lengths.q Push off in a streamlined position on front and begin whip kicking, 3-5 body lengthsqFront crawl, 15 yardsqElementary backstroke, 15 yardsqScissors kick, 10 yards

SAFETY TOPICS

• Reach or throw, don’t go• Think twice before going near cold water or ice.• Look before you leap• Simple nonswimming assists

EXIT SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor

Camper Name Group NameLEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 4 qHeadfirst entry from the side in a compact position (in water at least 9 feet deep)qHeadfirst entry from the side in a stride position (in water at least 9 feet deep)qSwim under water, 3-5 body lengthsqFeet first surface dive, submerging completelyqSurvival swimming, 30 seconds (in deep water)qFront crawl open turnqBackstroke open turnqTread water using 2 different kicks (modified scissors, modified breaststroke or rotary), 2 minutesqFront crawl, 25 yardsqBreaststroke, 15 yardsqButterfly, 15 yardsqPush off in a streamlined position on back and begin flutter kicking, 3-5 body lengthsqPush off in a streamlined position on back and begin dolphin kicking, 3-5 body lengthsqElementary backstroke, 25 yardsqBack crawl, 15 yardsqSidestroke, 15 yards

SAFETY TOPICS

• Reach or Throw, don’t go (reaching assist, throwing assist)• Recreational water illnesses• Think so you don’t sink• Look before you leap


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

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

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor


LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 5 qShallow-angle dive from the side (in water at least 9 feet deep)qShallow-angle dive, glide 2 body lengths and begin any front stroke (in water at least 9 feet deep)qTuck surface dive, submerging completelyqPike surface dive, submerging completelyqFront flip turn while swimmingqBackstroke flip turn while swimmingqTread water, 2 minutesqFront crawl, 50 yardsqBreaststroke, 25 yardsqButterfly, 25 yardsqElementary backstroke, 50 yardsqBack crawl, 25 yards.qStandard scull, 30 secondsqSidestroke, 25 yards

SAFETY TOPICS

• How to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR• Recreational water illnesses• Reach or throw, don’t go• Learn basic safety guidelines for participating in aquatic activities at water parks


• Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 50 yards• Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim back crawl for 25 yards

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor


LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 6 - FITNESS SWIMMER qFront crawl, 100 yardsqElementary backstroke, 100 yardsqBack crawl, 50 yardsqBreaststroke, 50 yardsqSidestroke, 50 yardsqButterfly, 50 yardsqFront crawl open turn while swimmingqBackstroke open turn while swimmingqFront flip turn while swimmingqBackstroke flip turn while swimmingqSidestroke turn while swimmingqButterfly turn while swimmingqBreaststroke turn while swimmingqCircle swimmingqUsing a pace clockqUsing a pull buoy while swimming, 25 yardsqUsing fins while swimming, 25 yardsqUsing paddles while swimming, 25 yardsqDescribe the principles of setting up an exercise programqDemonstrate various training techniquesqCalculate target heart rateqAquatic exercise


1. Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke.2. Perform the Cooper 12-minute swim test, and compare results with the preassessment results.

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor


LEARN-TO-SWIM – LEVEL 6 - PERSONAL WATER SAFETYqFront crawl, 100 yardsqElementary backstroke, 100 yardsqBack crawl, 50 yardsqBreaststroke, 50 yardsqSidestroke, 50 yardsqButterfly, 50 yardsqFront crawl open turn while swimmingqBackstroke open turn while swimmingqFront flip turn while swimmingqBackstroke flip turn while swimmingqSidestroke turn while swimmingqButterfly turn while swimmingqBreaststroke turn while swimmingqHELP position, 2 minutes (in deep water)qHuddle position, 2 minutes (in deep water)qFeet first surface dive (in water at least 7-feet deep)qTuck surface dive (in water at least 7-feet deep)qPike surface dive (in water at least 7-feet deep)qBack float, 5 minutes (in deep water)qSurvival float, 5 minutes (in deep water)qSurvival swimming, 10 minutesqTreading water, kicking only, 2 minutes (in deep water)qSurface dive and retrieve an object from the bottom (in water at least 7-10 feet deep)

SAFETY TOPICS

• Think so you don’t sink• Swim with a buddy in a supervised area• Learn about boating before you go floating


1. Swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke.2. Jump into deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto back and perform a back float for 5 minutes.3. Perform a feetfirst surface dive, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool at a depth of 7-10 feet, return to surface and return to starting point.

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor


LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 6 – FUNDAMENTALS OF DIVING

SAFETY TOPICS

• Look before you leap


1. Swim 500 yard continuously using any 3 strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke.2. Perform a two-part takeoff with a feetfirst entry from a 1-meter diving board.3. Perform a two-part takeoff with a headfirst entry from a 1-meter diving board.

qFront crawl, 100 yards

qElementary backstroke, 100 yards

qBack crawl, 50 yards

qBreaststroke, 50 yards

qSidestroke, 50 yards

qButterfly, 50 yards

qFront crawl open turn while swimming

qBackstroke open turn while swimming

qFront flip turn while swimming

qBackstroke flip turn while swimming

qSidestroke turn while swimming

qButterfly turn while swimming

qBreaststroke turn while swimming

qBasic stretching exercises for diving

qBody alignment and control

qSurface dive

qDive from kneeling position from poolside

qForward dive fall-in from poolside

qStanding dive from poolside

qDive from kneeling position from diving board

qForward dive fall-in from diving board

qStanding dive from diving board

qOne-part takeoff on deck

qTwo-part takeoff on deck

qOne-part takeoff from poolside

qOne-part takeoff from diving board

qTwo-part takeoff from diving board

qTuck position

qForward jump, tuck position with one-part takeoff from poolside

qForward jump, tuck position with one-part takeoff from diving board

qForward jump, tuck position with two-part takeoff from diving board

qForward dive, tuck position with one-part takeoff from poolside

qForward dive, tuck position with one-part takeoff from diving board

qForward dive, tuck position with two-part takeoff from diving board

qPike position

qForward jump, pike position with one-part takeoff from diving board

qForward jump, pike position with two-part takeoff from diving board

qForward dive, pike position with one-part takeoff from diving board

qForward dive, pike position with two-part takeoff from diving board

AQUATICS PROGRAM


Swimming Instructor

Documents

2016 American Red Cross Swim Levels - parkshoreli.com · Camper Name Group Name LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVEL 1: q Enter water using ladder, steps or side. q Exit water using ladder, steps