Learn to Swim Level 6

The objectives of Level 6 are to refine strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Ability to swim continuously using all strokes and turns. Level 6 focuses on becoming a fitness swimmer. An emphasis is placed on technique and distance swimming. Students will be able to learn a variety of swim drills that will improve their technique.

In order to pass Level 6, children must be able to complete the following skills:

• Front Crawl Open Turn
• Backstroke Open Turn
• Sidestroke Turn
• Front Flip Turn
• Backstroke Flip Turn
• Butterfly Turn & Breastroke Turn
• Front Crawl - 100 yds & Back Crawl - 100 yds
• Elementary Backstroke - 50 yds
• Breakstroke - 50 yds & Sidestroke - 50 yds
• Butterfly - 50yds
• Demonstrate how to use the following equipment: pull buoy, fins, pace clock, paddles
• Calculate target heart rate
• Apply the principles of water exercise