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.
