Class lasts 8 days, Monday- Thursday. The maximum number of participants per class is 6. Cost is $75 per person.
You may register online or by calling 972-412-6170.
Introduction to Water Skills
- Enter water safely using ladder, steps or side
- Exit water safely using ladder, steps or side
- Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
- Exhale underwater (blow bubbles) through mouth and nose, 3 seconds
- Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object held at arms length, 2 times
- Front float, 5 seconds (with support)
- Recover from a front float to a standing position
- Back float, 5 seconds (with support)
- Recover from a back float to a standing position
- Change direction of travel while walking or paddling
- Roll over from front to back (with support)
- Roll over from back to front (with support)
- Alternating arm action back, 5 feet (with support)
- Alternating leg action back, 5 feet (with support)
- Combined stroke on back, using any type of arm and leg action, 5 feet (with support)
- Water safety rules
- How to use a life jacket
- Wearing a life jacket in the water
- How to get help
- Alternating arm action front, 5 feet (with support)
- Alternating leg action front, 5 feet (with support)
- Combined stroke on front, 5 feet
Exit Skills Assessment
- Enter unassisted, move for 5 yards, bob 5 times to chin level and safely exit the water.
- Float on front with support for 3 seconds, roll to back (with assistance) and float on back with support for 3 seconds.
