Preschool Beginner

Class Description

This level is the starting point for swimmers to become familiar with the water. This is geared towards swimmers who are not comfortable putting their face in the water.

Requirements to join level

Must be able to:

• Sit independently without parent or guardian in the water
• Listen and follow directions

Focus: Trust and Submersion

Learning Objectives

1. Enter and exit the pool using the stairs
2. Change direction while walking in chest deep water
3. Crab walk 5 yards
4. Know how to climb out without using stairs
5. Pour water over head and get face wet
6. Blow bubbles using mouth
7. Travel 3 yards kicking with flotation
8. Jump from side of pool with assistance
9. Maintain front & back float position with support
10. Roll over from front to back and from back to front with support
11. Alternating arm and kicking action with support (Reach and Pull)

Safety Skill: Always ask permission before getting into the water

Exit Skill: Enter water from stairs, front float, recover to standing, float on back, recover to standing position, exit water utilizing stairs