SWIM 140 - Red Cross Swim Kids 5/6

Course Description
In Swim Kids 5 swimmers are introduced to the back crawl (15m), sculling skills, and whip kick on the back, stride dives and treading water. Front crawl increases to 15m. An introduction to safe boating skills is also included. Endurance is developed through a 50m swim.

In Swim Kids 6 swimmers refine front crawl with a focus on hand entry and breathing (25m), back crawl with a focus on arm positions and body roll (25m) and introduces elementary backstroke (15m), ice safety and rescue of others with throwing assists. Swimmers demonstrate the front dive and their ability to tread water in deep water for 1.5 minutes. Endurance is built through a 75m swim.

Each swimmer is taught to their individual learner needs and at their own pace.

Prerequisite(s):
Swimmers must have successfully completed Red Cross Swim Kids 4 (or equivalent), and be 6 years old on the first day of class.
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