Lesson Level
Level 1 (Water introduction) Best for nervous/beginner students. Includes an introduction to the basic skills necessary for swimming. We will work on water adaptation, movement, breath holding and release, face submersion, bobbing, blowing bubbles and air exchange. Swimmers will gain confidence and master submerging their face in the water.
Level 2 (Water acclimation) For swimmers who are comfortable holding breath and floating on the stomach and back independently. We will work on kicking skills with front and back glides and will master short (the width of the pool) front and back crawl swim.
Level 3 (Skill introduction) For swimmers who can swim short distances on front (freestyle) and back. We will work on bilateral side breathing, how to tread water, and begin diving instruction. Students will work on endurance in front and back crawl and be introduced to elementary backstroke.
Level 4 (Skill advancement) For swimmers who have mastered freestyle with side breathing for short distances and can swim on their backs with a continuous stroke and kick. Students will work on water safety, treading water and diving, and will be introduced to breaststroke and butterfly as well as flip turns.
Level 5 (Skill refinement) For swimmers who have mastered freestyle and backstroke and have been introduced to butterfly and breaststroke. Swimmers will continue to refine butterfly, breaststroke, and turns, and work on water safety. This class will prepare swimmers to swim competitively if desired.
Level 6 (Skill mastery) For swimmers who are proficient in freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly. Swimmers will work on stroke refinement and endurance and will continue learning water safety. Great for proficient swimmers who are interested in swimming competitively.