_________ 1. Enter and exit water safely using ladder, steps or
side.
_________ 2. Submerge
mouth, nose, and eyes
_________ 3. Exhale
underwater (blow bubbles) through mouth and nose-
3 seconds
_________ 4. Open eyes
underwater; pick up submerged object held at arms
length – 2 times
_________ 5. Maintain a
front float position with face in or out of the water-
5 seconds with
support
_________ 6. Recover
from front float to standing position – with support
_________ 7. Maintain a
back float position - 5 seconds with support
_________ 8. Recover
from back float to standing position – with support
_________ 9. Change
direction of travel while walking or paddling
_________ 10. Roll over
from front to back – with support
_________ 11. Roll over
from back to front – with support
_________ 12. Explore
arm and hand movements – with support in
chest - deep water
_________ 13.
Alternating and simultaneous arm action – at least 5 feet with support
_________ 14.
Alternating and simultaneous leg action – at least 5 feet with support
_________ 15. Combined
stroke on front, any type of arm and leg action –
at least 5 feet with support
SWIM ON BACK
_________ 16.
Alternating and simultaneous arm action – at least 5 feet with support
_________ 17.
Alternating and simultaneous leg action – at least 5 feet with support
_________ 18. Combined
stroke on back, any type of arm and leg action –
at least 5 feet with support
GENERAL AND PERSONAL WATER SAFETY
_________ 19. Discuss
water safety rules
_________ 20. Discuss
how to use a life jacket and wear life jacket in water
q
Enter unassisted, move 5 yards (walk, swim, or
travel along wall), bob 5 times to chin level and safely exit the water.
q Float
on front with support for 3 seconds, roll to back (with assistance) and float
on back with support for 3 seconds.