Stage 3: Water Stamina

In this stage, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Students in this stage focus on the following:

  • Integrating arm action, leg action, and rhythmic breathing in back and front glides
  • Developing forward movement on the front and back
  • Practicing skills and safety techniques in deep water

Water Stamina Skills:

  • Breath Control: Submerge
  • Swim on Front: Swim on Front
  • Swim on Back: Swim on Back
  • Water Safety: Water Exit, Roll, Tread Water
  • Benchmark: Jump, Swim, Turn, Grab Swim, Swim, Float

Swim Basics Stages

Swim Basics stages are designed to be taught in eight 30-minute lessons for preschoolers. Modify lesson length, as necessary, to fit the needs of your school-age, teen, or adult students.

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