These youngsters get more adventuresome with a forward roll
entry wearing a PFD and holding their breath underwater for up to
10 sec. They'll work on longer front and back crawl swims, interval
training and get a giggle out of whip kick.
- Forward roll entry wearing PFD
- Tread water (10-15 sec.) with sculling arm action and any
kick
- Submerge and hold breath (5-10 sec.)
- Recover object from bottom in chest-deep water
- Wearing PFD, side roll entry into deep water; tread (15-30
sec.); swim / kick (10-15 m)
- Whip kick in vertical position with a buoyant aid (10-20
sec.)
- Front crawl (5-10m)
- Back crawl (3-5m)
- Interval training: 4 x 8-10 m flutter kick on back with 15-20
sec. rests