Preschool Advanced

Class Description

This level is for swimmers who are able to swim 10 feet independently, but are working on swimming in water over their head.

Requirements to join level

Must be able to:

• Sit independently without parent or guardian in the water
• Listen and follow directions
• Willing to go under water
• Swim 10 feet independently

Focus: Forward Movement and Direction Change

Learning Objectives

1. Ask permission to get in the water
2. Bob 5 times exchanging air
3. Flutter kick on front and back with flotation for 12 yards
4. Front streamline with flutter kick 6 feet
5. Freestyle with flutter kick for 10 feet
6. Elementary Backstroke for 15 feet
7. Retrieve an object from depth of 3 feet
8. Turn from front to back and back to front without assistance
9. Jump into water over head and recovery safely
10. Side glide on both sides with support
11. Tread water for 10 seconds

Safety Skill: Know how to call emergency services

Exit Skill: Jump from the side of the pool, swim freestyle, then roll on back to rest and breathe 3 times