Demonstrate the fundamentals of elementary backstroke and treading water. Reverse direction while swimming on front and back. Become familiar with the H.E.L.P. and huddle positions. Learn how to open airway for rescue breathing. Stroke Development Course Number 3434 Purpose Develop confidence and competency in the aquatic locomotion, safety, and rescue skills presented in the Learn to Swim program thus far.
Objectives Demonstrate deep-water bobbing.
Demonstrate rotary breathing. Build endurance by swimming elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke at increased distances. Learn the basics of breaststroke, sidestroke, and turning at the wall. Learn alternate kicks for treading water. Learn rescue breathing techniques.