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GPAC SWIM SCHOOL
LEVEL 4 CLASSIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Goals:
- Further development of freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and introduction of breaststroke.
- Begin acclimation to deep water (deeper than 6 feet).
Prerequisites:
In order to be placed or gain advancement into Level 4 swimmers must first demonstrate complete mastery of all skills listed under the Advancement section of Level 3.
Safety Skills Taught:
- Safety when diving into the pool.
Water Skills Taught:
- Proper technique for side breathing in freestyle.
- Learn proper freestyle technique without "doggy paddle".
- Be able to swim mutiple laps of freestyle with consistent form.
- Swim backstroke for one lap.
- Be able to complete NJ Deep Water Test (1 lap of freestyle immediately followed by 2 minutes of treading water).
Advancement:
- Deep water object retrieval.
- Freestyle racing finish.
- Backstroke racing finish.
- 15 yards of butterfly with streamline push-off.
- Freestyle breathing pattern (every three) for 25 yards.
Swimmers must master ALL exercises in the Advancement category before they can move on to the next Level. Some swimmers may have to stay in this Level for more than one round on lessons in order to accomplish all Advancement tasks and move on to the next Level.
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