Level 2 (Fundamental Aquatic Skills)
_____ *Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side
_____ *Exit water safely using ladder or side
_____ *Submerge entire head
_____ *Bobs (eyes open, bubbles out nose, breathe in only above water)
_____ *Maintain front (face in) & back float position
_____ *Recover from front & back float to standing position
_____ *Change direction of travel while paddling on front or back
_____ *Roll over from front to back and visa-versa
_____ *Front and back glide
_____ *Finning and sculling arm action – tread using arm and leg motions
_____ *Alternate/simultaneous leg action on side
_____ *Combined stroke on back and front
_____ *Water safety rules
_____ *How to use and move wearing a lifejacket
_____ *How to recognize a swimmer in distress
_____ *How to get help
_____ Exit skill #1: Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, then move to a back float for 5 seconds and return to standing.
_____ Exit skill #2: Push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg action for 15 feet on the front and back.
A * indicates the minimum requirements to “pass” each level
have a super fun and safe summer – swim swim swim!
_____ *Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side
_____ *Exit water safely using ladder or side
_____ *Submerge entire head
_____ *Bobs (eyes open, bubbles out nose, breathe in only above water)
_____ *Maintain front (face in) & back float position
_____ *Recover from front & back float to standing position
_____ *Change direction of travel while paddling on front or back
_____ *Roll over from front to back and visa-versa
_____ *Front and back glide
_____ *Finning and sculling arm action – tread using arm and leg motions
_____ *Alternate/simultaneous leg action on side
_____ *Combined stroke on back and front
_____ *Water safety rules
_____ *How to use and move wearing a lifejacket
_____ *How to recognize a swimmer in distress
_____ *How to get help
_____ Exit skill #1: Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, then move to a back float for 5 seconds and return to standing.
_____ Exit skill #2: Push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg action for 15 feet on the front and back.
A * indicates the minimum requirements to “pass” each level
have a super fun and safe summer – swim swim swim!
