Level 3 (Learn to Swim)


_____ *Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side into deep water
_____ *Head first entry from side in sitting position into deep water
_____ *Headfirst entry from side in kneeling position in deep water
_____ *Bobs while moving to safety chest deep water(eyes open, bubbles out nose, breathe in only above water)
_____ *Rotary breathing
_____ *Survival float on front
_____ *Back float
_____ *Change from vertical to horizontal position on front in deep water
_____ *Change from vertical to horizontal position on back in deep water
_____ *Tread water
_____ *Flutter kick
_____ *Front crawl stroke
_____ *Elementary back stroke
_____ *Scissor kick
_____ *Reach or throw don't go!
_____ *Look before you leap
_____ Exit skill #1: Jump into deep water from side, swim front crawl stroke for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
A * indicates the minimum requirements to “pass” each level
have a super fun and safe summer – swim swim swim!