First
Three Levels:
RED LEVEL:
Pre
Assessment:
Learners
must demonstrate the following skills before beginning RED Level
RED
Level Goal
·
To gain confidence and competence in the pool
environment including submersion and breath control through the surface.
RED
Level Objective
Learners should be able to
consistently demonstrate the following criteria
1.1 Unassisted
Entry
1.2 Move in
the Water
1.3 Safe
Exits
1.4 Submerge
and Blow Bubbles
1.5 Pick up
Objects Under Water
WHITE LEVEL:
Pre
Assessment:
Learners must demonstrate
the following skills before beginning WHITE Level
·
Submerge
for at least a slow count of 5 in a relaxed manner
WHITE
Level Goal
·
To develop confidence and competence in
floating, gliding, kicking and arm action on front and back, and to be
introduced to horizontal rotation i.e. the basics to rotation.
WHITE
Level Objectives
Learners
should be able to consistently demonstrate the following criteria
2.1 Sit
and 1/4 Turn Entry
2.2a Float
on Front and Regain Feet
2.2b Float
on Back and Regain Feet
2.3a Streamline
Glide on Front with leg action
2.3b Streamline
Glide on Back with leg action
2.4
Freestyle Arm Action
2.5
Backstroke Arm Action
2.6
Horizontal Rotation
2.7
Sculling
2.8
Rigid Aid Assistance
BLUE LEVEL:
Pre
Assessment:
Learners
must demonstrate the following skills before beginning BLUE Level
·
Streamlined
glide and kick on front and back 5m
·
Relaxed roll from back to front and front to
back
·
Demonstrate controlled Freestyle and Backstroke
arm and leg action for at least 5m
BLUE
Level Goal
·
To develop Freestyle and Backstroke swimming
skills and to introduce Breaststroke and increase Water Safety awareness
BLUE
Level Objectives
Learners should be able to
consistently demonstrate the following criteria:
1.6
Crouch and 1/4 Turn Entry
1.7
Float with Improvised Flotation Equipment
1.8
Freestyle Breathing Position
1.9
15m Freestyle
1.10
15m Backstroke
1.11
15m Scull
1.12
Breaststroke Leg Action
1.13
Breaststroke Arm Action
1.14
Non-rigid Equipment Assistance