Swim Lessons

Level 2

Naper Carriage Hill Swim & Racquet Club

Swim Lesson Report Card

Level Two

1

Meets Expectations

2

Emerging Skill

3

Unwilling to Try

Swimmer ________________________________

Instructor ________________________________

All 1’s are required to proceed to the next level

Skill

_____ Enter water independently by jumping or stepping from side.

_____ Exit water independently using a ladder or the side.

_____ Submerge entire head for 5 seconds.

_____ Blow bubbles, submerging head in a rhythmic pattern (bobbing) at least 5 times.

_____ Open eyes underwater, picking up submerged objects in shallow water three times without pausing between.

_____ Show comfort maintaining an unassisted front float position with face in the water for at least 5 seconds.

_____ Recover from an unassisted front float to a standing position.

_____ Demonstrate a front glide for at least 2 body lengths.

_____ Show comfort maintaining an unassisted back float position for at least 5 seconds.

_____ Recover from an unassisted back float to a standing position.

_____ Demonstrate a back glide for at least 2 body lengths.

_____ Change direction of travel while paddling.

_____ Roll from front to back.

_____ Roll from back to front.

_____ Demonstrate arm and leg movements for treading water in chest-deep water for at least 10 seconds.

_____ Swim unassisted on front using any combination of arm and leg actions for at least 15 feet.

_____ Swim unassisted on back using any combination of arm and leg actions for at least 15 feet.

_____ Discuss Reach, Throw, or Don’t Go

_____ Discuss water safety rules and how to call for help.

Exit Skills Assessment (if applicable)

_____ Step from pool side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll over to a back float, return to a standing position, then move into a back float for 5 seconds before returning to a standing position.

_____ Push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg movements for 15 feet on the front, push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg movements for 15 feet on back.

Recommendation for next session: ____________________________

Instructor Signature: _______________________________________

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