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Swim and Survive

Levels

Stage 3 — Preliminary

Preliminary includes performing a survival back float while extending swimming and survival abilities. Enrol in your next stage - Water Awareness to learn the importance of water safety.

  UNIT DESCRIPTION UNIT MUST SEES
13 FREESTYLE-SWIM 10M.
Breathing
Near horizontal body position;
Regular leg action; Regular breathing pattern.
14 GLIDE BACKWARD AND KICK 5M.
Waist deep (minimum)
Near horizontal body position;
Flutter kick without excessive knee bend.
15 BREASTSTROKE LEG ACTION-SWIM 5M.
On back (with board)
Circular movement of feet;
Visible attempt to turn toes.
16 DEMONSTRATE SURVIVAL SCULLING.
On back
Sculling hand action; Flat, relaxed hands;
Effective support.
17 DEMONSTRATE FORWARD ROLL.
Basic
Desirable to see:
Roll in one plane; Recovery to a standing position.
18 WATER SAFETY SEQUENCE Glide and swim 10m, recover to upright position.
Support body in an upright position and signal distress
Stage 3 certificate

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