About this Course

This new facility based introductory level allows Swimmer 1 to practice skills and endurance in order to be successful in Swimmer 2. This level is to bridge the gap between levels for swimmers to succeed. Skills practiced are: Jumping into deep water, introduction to treading water (with and without a PFD), learning rhythmic breathing, and work on unassisted floats, glides, and kicks for up to 7m. To emphasize and develop proper kicking mechanics for front and back crawl up to 5m. Introduce whip kick.