Level 3 marks the transition from basic skills to learning official swimming strokes. Students are introduced to coordinated movements of the front crawl with rotary breathing and the elementary backstroke. Emphasis is placed on building endurance and comfort in deep water, including jumping in and recovering. Safety skills are enhanced with longer treading water times and the survival float.
Focus / Goals:
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Introduce and develop fundamentals of front crawl and elementary backstroke
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Build comfort, skill, and safety awareness in deep water
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Increase swimming endurance and breath control
Skills Mastered:
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Jumping into deep water and recovering
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Rotary breathing for freestyle
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Swimming freestyle for 25 yards
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Swimming elementary backstroke for 25 yards
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Introduction to scissors kick
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Survival float and back float for 30 seconds
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Treading water for 1 minute
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Recognizing a swimmer in distress
What to Bring: Swimsuit, towel, goggles, and swim cap (for long hair).
Class Size & Format: Small group (maximum 5 students). 45-minute instructor-led class.
Recommended Frequency: Once per week; twice per week recommended for faster stroke development.
Progression: Upon mastery, students advance to Level 4: Stroke Improvement.
Eligible Discounts: Family and Military.A 45-minute class that introduces formal stroke techniques and builds confidence in deep water. Students will learn the front crawl, elementary backstroke, and essential survival skills.
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