Penguin
PREREQUISITE:
For the non-swimmer who can put face in the water and blow bubbles.
SKILLS TO BE LEARNED:
- Bobbing
- Blow bubbles with entire head in the water
- Shallow water adjustment: Entries, exits, open eyes, ears wet, bubble blowing
- Front float and recovery - knees to chest and stand up
- Front glide with kick
- Introduction to arm circles
- Back float - 5 count
- Back float and recover - knees to chest and stand up
- Assisted back glide
- Assisted back glide with kick: Preschool - 5 count, Youth - 10 count
- Assisted jump in chest-deep water
SAFETY SKILLS:
- Use of PFD - float on back, assisted to unassisted
- Bobbing to safety
- Assisted to unassisted rollover
ADVANCEMENT SKILLS:
- Front float - unassisted - 5 seconds
- Front glide
- Front glide with kick: Preschool - 5 feet, Youth 10 feet
- Back float - unassisted - 5 seconds