8 Class Session

PRESCHOOL AQUATICS LEVEL 1 Helps participants feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. PS1 SKILLS INTRODUCED: Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side independently Blowing bubbles through mouth and nose Submerging mouth, nose and eyes Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects Front glide and recover to a vertical position with support Back glide and recover to a vertical position with support Back glide with support Roll from front to back and back to front with support Treading with arm and hand actions - Explore Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on the front and back with support Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on the front and back with support Staying safe around aquatic environments Recognizing the lifeguards Don t just pack it, wear your jacket Recognizing an emergency How to call for help Too much sun is no fun PS LEVEL 1 EXIT SKILLS ASSESSMENT: All PS1 Exit Skills can be performed with support Enter Independently, using either the ladder, steps, or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds then safely exit the water.(children can walk, move along the gutter, or swim ). While in shallow water, glide on front at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds then recover to a vertical position.