Level 5: Stroke Refinement

Purpose:
To further learn how to coordinate and refine strokes

Learning Objectives:
Shallow-angle dive from the side, glide, and begin a front stroke
Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely
Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming
Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly
Sculling
Learn to look carefully before entering the water
Learn what to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation
Learn to perform simple non-swimming assists
Learn about recreational water illnesses and how to prevent them
Learn how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR
Learn basic safety guidelines for participating in aquatic activities at waterparks

Certification Requirements:
Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities, including in-water skills
Successfully complete the following exit skills assessment:
Perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary, and swim elementary backstroke for 50 yards
Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary, and swim back crawl for 25 yards