Syllabus

Distances and stages for our swimming lesson programme. All delivered by ASA qualified instructors.

Distances

5 Metre This distance can be completed using any method of movement.
10 Metre This distance can be completed using any method of movement.
25 Metre This distance can be completed using any method of movement.
50 Metre This distance must be completed using a correct and recognised stroke.
100 Metre This distance must be completed using a correct and recognised stroke.
200 Metre This distance must be completed using a correct and recognised stroke.
400 Metre This distance must be completed using a correct and recognised stroke.

Stages

Stage 1

A brief summary of the content of the award:

Enter the water safely
Move forwards 5m
Move backwards 5m
Move sideways 5m
Scoop the water and wash face
Be at ease with water showered over head
Perform floating position, help may be used
Stand up from horizontal position on back
Stand up from horizontal position on front
Push and glide horizontally
Demonstrate understanding of pool rules
Exit the water safely

Stage 2

A brief summary of the content of the award:

Jump in from poolside safely
Blow bubbles 3 times
Stand up from horizontal position on back no help
Stand up from horizontal position on front no help
Push and glide on back
Push and glide on front
Travel 5m on back with aids
Travel 5m on front with aids
Rotate from back to front and stand up
Rotate from front to back and stand up

Stage 3

A brief summary of the content of the award:

Jump in and submerge
Sink and push off the wall on side
Push and glide on front log roll onto back
Push and glide on back log roll onto front
Travel on front, tuck and rotate on horizontal axis and return on back
Fully submerge and pick up an object
Answer correctly 3 questions on water safety
Travel 10m on back
Travel 10m on front

Stage 4

A brief summary of the content of the award:

Demonstrate an understanding of buoyancy
Perform a tuck float
Perform sequence of changing shapes
Push and glide to pool floor
Kick 10m backstroke
Kick 10m front crawl
Kick 10m butterfly
Kick 10m breaststroke on back
Kick 10m breaststroke on front
Scull head first 5m
Travel on back roll onto front
Travel on front roll onto back
Swim 10m, stroke optional

Stage 5

A brief summary of the content of the award:

Perform a horizontal stationary scull
Scull feet first 5m
Perform a sculling sequence
Tread water for 30 seconds
Perform 3 different jumps
Swim 10m backstroke
Swim 10m front crawl face in water
Swim 10m breaststroke
Swim 10m butterfly
Perform a handstand
Perform a forward somersault
Demonstrate an action for getting help

Stage 6

A brief summary of the content of the award:

Demonstrate an understanding of preparation for exercise
Sink, push and glide, kick and rotate into backstroke
Sink, push and glide on side, kick and rotate into front crawl
Swim 10m with clothes on
Swim front crawl including six rhythmical breaths
Swim breaststroke including six rhythmical breaths
Swim butterfly including three rhythmical breaths
Swim 25m stroke optional
Perform shout and signal rescue
Perform a surface dive
Exit water without using steps

Stage 7

A brief summary of the content of the award:

Swim 25m backstroke
Swim 25m front crawl
Swim 25m breaststroke
Swim 25m butterfly
Perform movement sequence including sculling/rotation/floating/eggbeater
Swim 50m using one stroke
Swim 100m using a minimum of three different strokes
Tread water using eggbeater for 30 seconds
Complete an obstacle course
Perform a sitting dive

Competitive swimming technique proficiency

Award criteria:

Butterfly – Start, turn, finish and correct stroke technique.
Backstroke – Start, turn, finish and correct stroke technique.
Breaststroke – Start, turn, finish and correct stroke technique.
Front crawl – Start, turn, finish and correct stroke technique.
Individual Medley (IM) technique.
Racing dive.
The ability to explain all of the above.

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