This introductory course is designed for those who cannot swim or for those with limited swimming ability. The course includes a study and practice of basic swimming skills including entry into the water, body and breath control, floating, leg and arm movements, and safety skills. The goal of this course is to develop confidence in strokes learned so far and improve in other aquatic areas. Participants must be comfortable in deep water. An elementary backstroke will be introduced.
Students learn to swim greater distances and are introduced to diving and safety rules.
The goal of this course is to assist the students in developing confidence in stroke readiness. It includes the front crawl stroke, back stroke and deep water skills. Additional skills will be taught on the front crawl stroke, back stroke, breathing to the side of the front crawl stroke, elementary back stroke, and diving.