How to chose the level you need: The skills listed for the class will be accomplished by the end of the session. If your child has completed all the skills listed, advance to the next level. If not, enroll in that level. For assistance call Platte City Parks and Recreation (816) 858-5627
INTRODUCTORY
Infant/Toddlers (6 months-2 years)
We will have water activities and work on supported movement elementary forms of propulsion, using Floatation devices effectively, appropriate water safety skills and parent safety skills. Parent or guardian must accompany child in the water.
Little Tikes (3 - 5 years old)
We will have water actities and work on supported movement elementary forms of
propulsion, using floatation devices effectrively, appropriate water safety skills and
parent safety skills. Parent or guardian must accompany child in the water.
BEGINNER
Level 1 (Water Exploration)
opics and skills covered: fully submerge face and blow bubbles; support floating and kicking on front and back alternating arm action; water safety rules; how to get help in an emergency; how to perform reaching assists without equipment; how to use a life jacket.
Level 2 (Primary Skills)
Topics and skills covered; develop maximum efficiency and endurance for rhythmic breathing; combined stroke on front and back; back crawl; turning over; reaching and extension assist; rescue breathing.
INTERMEDIATE
Level 3 (Stroke Readiness)Topics and skills covered: back crawl; elementary backstroke kick;coordinated arm stroke with breathing for front crawl; tread water,dive from poolside; self-rescue skills and rescue breathing.
Level 4 (Stroke Development)Topics and skills covered; develop confidence and competency in front crawl with rotary breathing; back crawl; elementary backstroke; scissorskick deep water bobbing; turns at the wall; poolside diving from stride standing positions
ADVANCED
Level 5 (Stroke Refinement)Topics and skills covered; refinement of breaststroke; sidestroke; frontand back crawls; elementary back, butterfly; altering breathing; standing
Level 6 (Skill Proficiency)Topic and skills covered; floating and kicking on front and backstrokes and treading water; fly turns; tuck and pike surface diving; approach and hurdle on diving board; throwing assists; how to roll a spinalinjury victim face up.
Class start dates:
Session #1 - 6/20/11 thru 6/30/11 (See registration form for class times & levels)
Session #2 - 7/5/11 thru 7/14/11 (See registration form for class times & levels).
Session #3 - 7/18/11 thru 7/28/11 (See registration form for class times & levels).
Class Fees: $40.00 per student per class.
Learn to Swim 2011 Registration Form
