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