Red Cross Swim Level 3

LEVEL 3: Stroke Development Purpose:

Builds on skills from Level 2 & develops strokes through additional guided practice in deeper water.

Level 3 participants learn:

• Jump into deep water from the side

• Dive from sitting and kneeling positions, in water at least 9 feet deep

• Bobbing

• Rotary breathing

• Survival float

• Back float

• Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

• Tread water

• Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front

• Front crawl and elementary backstroke

• Learn to look carefully before entering the water

• Learn to perform simple non-swimming assists

• Learn to recognize, prevent and respond to cold water emergencies

Level 3 Exit Skills Assessment:

1) Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities, including in-water skills

2) Jump into chest-deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards w/ face in the water and rhythmic breathing pattern (to front or side), maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds, back crawl for 15 yards.