Level 2 Youth Swim Beginner: Ages 5+

CES-9742

Course Description

This class focuses on strengthening the child's independence in the water. Kids will begin swimming unassisted on both front and back, building strength and confidence in the pool. Register in child's name. Skills to be learned: tread water for thirty seconds; ten relaxed bobs; do unassisted front and back arrow, no arm/leg movement; able to flip from a front float to a back float unassisted; proper freestyle flutter kick with flotation device; body undulation for ten yards with flotation device; swim ten yards freestyle (whole stroke) with any kind of breathing; proper backstroke kick with flotation device; elementary backstroke as a survival stroke with flotation device; retrieve a ring from 4½ feet with assistance to submerge if needed; jump into the deep end with flotation device. Bring goggles to class. For the instructor to recommend a student move to Level 3, these skills must be demonstrated. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all skills listed in Level 1 Basic Swim for the Water Shy Youth: Ages 5+.

Course Schedule

This class has already started or is not currently being offered. For more information about this class, contact the PPL office at ppl@schoolcraft.edu or call 734-462-4448.