She has taught swimming more than 20 years, including ten with UT Community Programs. The children do not need to enroll in the same class, but the registrations must be phoned or mailed in together. You must be in the water with your child. Snug training pants should be worn under swimsuits. This class emphasizes water exploration, breath control, floating, arm movement, kicking, safety, and water exits.
Children learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position.
Self-help and basic rescue skills are introduced. Parents are required in the water. This class is for children who are able to swim fifteen yards independently. Skills taught will include front crawl, and back crawl coordination. Children will learn the basics of treading water, diving from the side, and diving safety.