DASHING DOLPHINS
Learn to swim
Stage 7
AT KING'S ST ALBAN'S
Swimming Lesson spaces at King's St Alban's, Worcester
AT KING'S ST ALBAN'S
Push and glide and swim 25 metres backstroke*.
Push and glide and swim 25 metres front crawl*.
Push and glide and swim 25 metres breaststroke*.
Push and glide and swim 25 metres butterfly*.
Perform a movement sequence of one minute in a group of 3 or more linking Skills**
Perform a sitting dive or dive.
Push and glide and swim 50 metres continuously using one stroke*.
Push and glide and swim 100 metres, using a minimum of three different strokes*.
Tread water using eggbeater action for 30 seconds.
Complete an obstacle course (using minimum of four objects) with feet off the pool floor.
*performed to Swim England Expected Standards
**SKILLS
• Sculling: head first, feet first.
• Rotation: forward or backward somersault, log roll.
• Floating: star on the front or on the back, tuck float, create own.
• Egg beater: moving, lifting one or both arms out of the water
Perform a straddle entry.
Complete a circuit of submerging and resurfacing under or through objects and collecting an object from floor. The circuit must include at least one head first and one feet first surface dive.
Tread water for two minutes without floatation equipment rotating 360 degrees once.
Float for 90 seconds, without floatation equipment with minimal movement in simulated rough/moving water.
Swim a distance of 200 metres.
Swim 50 metres using a recognisable stroke to a floating object then stop in deep water and signal for help.
Perform the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP) for three minutes with a lifejacket/Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
Perform the Huddle Position with at least three other participants without floatation equipment; rotate and signal for help.
Climb out from the side, without using the steps or rail or any other assistance.
Perform a shout and signal rescue.
Share at least three facts about the effects of cold water shock and show understanding of how to manage its effects.
Give two examples of local hazards and how to minimise risks when around them.
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