Learn-to-Swim Level 3

Learn-to-Swim Level 3 Mastery Skills

  • Jump into deep water from the side, submerged, return to the surface then to the side
  • Headfirst entry from the side in seated and kneeling positions
  • Bobbing while moving to safety
  • Rotary breathing
  • Survival float for 30 seconds
  • Back float for 1 minute
  • Tread water for 1 minute
  • Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
  • Push off in streamlined position on front, then begin kicking
  • Swim front crawl for 15 yards
  • Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
  • Flutter, scissors, breastroke, and dolphin kicks
  • Jump into water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn, then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water
  • Push off in a streamlined position, then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke 15 yards, then exit the water