Swimmers have a solid understanding of all four strokes. In level 5, they will learn flip turns, continue to fine-tune technique and increase distance.
Skills needed for entry into Level 5:
• Able to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke 25 yards
• Able to swim breaststroke and back crawl 15 yards
• Able to submerge and swim 3-5 body lengths underwater
Skills learned in Level 5 (including but not limited to):
• Front crawl with rhythmic breathing 50 yards
• Increase technique and ability to swim butterfly, back crawl, and breaststroke 25 yards
• Flip and open turns
• Water Safety Topics: How to treat a leg cramp; boat safety