8 Class Session
No Classes Sunday, October 26

LEVEL 5 Stroke Refinement ~ 5-Year Old Kindergarten and Up.

Must have Level 4 completion certificate or the ability to demonstrate ALL skills to the American Red Cross stroke criteria standard. Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes LEVEL 5 SKILLS INTRODUCED: Shallow-angle dive from side then glide & begin a front stroke (not taught in Waunakee,water must be at least 9 ) Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming Treading water ~ using LEGS ONLY ~ 2 minutes Front crawl and elementary backstroke 50 yards Back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly 25 yards Standard (back) scull 30 seconds How to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR Recreation water illnesses Reach or throw, don t go Look before you leap Think so you don t sink Think twice before going near cold water or ice Wave, tide or ride, follow the guide LEVEL 5 EXIT SKILLS ASSESSMENT: Perform feet first entry into deep water, recover to the surface, swim front crawl for 50 yards, then swim elementary backstroke for 50 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction & position of travel as necessary & swim back crawl for 25 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout.

ALL SKILLS ARE INDEPENDENT!