01

Skills

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• Jump into deep water from the side, submerge, return to the surface then to the side
• Head first entry from the side in seated and kneeling position
• Bobbing while moving safety
• Rotary Breathing
• Survival Float for 30 seconds
• Back float for 1 minute
• Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
• Push off in a streamlined position on front, then begin kicking
• Swim Front Crawl for 15 yards
• Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
• Flutter, scissors, Breastroke, and dolphin kicks

02

Exit Assessment

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To go to the next level

• Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn, then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front Crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water
• Push off in a streamlined position, then swim Front Crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim Elementary Backstroke 15 yards, then exit the water.

03

Safety Focus

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• Reach or Throw, Don’t Go
• Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice
• Look Before you Leap
• Developing breath control safely
• Making good decisions - choosing an exit point