What is a Level 1 swimmer?
Able to swim the length of the pool without stopping, demonstrates proficient front and back stroke skills, interested in learning additional strokes. Level 1 is entry level. You are in Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills if you can: Enter and exit the water without assistance. Walk, move along the gutter or swim.
What do Stage 1 swimmers learn?
Learn to Swim Stage 1 Outcomes Move forward for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. Move sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. Scoop the water and wash the face.
What are the swimming levels in Australia?
Stages
| Stage | Title | Guidelines for students entering the stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beginner | None required |
| 2 | Water/surf discovery | Glide forward and glide backward and recover to a stand. |
| 3 | Preliminary | Swim 5m freestyle. Glide backward, kick and recover to a stand. |
| 4 | Water/surf intro awareness | Swim 10m freestyle, face in water. Swim 5m breaststroke kick. |
What level should a 5 year old swim?
Level 5: Beginning Strokes (Average ages 5 years to 8 years) Child should have also been introduced to Freestyle with the arms and the kicks. Primary Focus and Goals: In Beginning Strokes our swimmers are zooming thru the water using their Freestyle.
What is a Level 2 swim meet?
Level 2 Meets are short course (25m) only and cover National, Regional and County Championships. Their purpose is to enable athletes to achieve qualifying times for entry into National, Regional and County Championships in short course.
What stage should a 7 year old swim?
Level 6: Strokes (Average ages 5 years to 10 years) Child should have also been introduced to the backstroke and butterfly. Primary Focus and Goals: In Strokes our swimmers are swimming further and further. In this level we perfect the three strokes they already know, and work their endurance.
What swimming level should my child be in?
Level 1.5 – usually 3 – 6 years old Kids must be already be able to: Comfortably put his/her face under water in the bathtub or pool. Jump off the side to you independently with his/her face in the water. Lay on his/her back in water w/ears wet.
What is junior level in swimming?
Junior (age 3-5, 4:1) and Senior Programs (age 6-12, 5:1)
Should 6 year olds be able to swim?
By their 4th birthday, most children are ready for swim lessons. At this age, they usually can learn basic water survival skills such as floating, treading water and getting to an exit point. By age 5 or 6, most children in swim lessons can master the front crawl.
What is a Level 1 swimming?
Level 1 is just as much about getting participants in the water and getting comfortable in a swim lesson setting as it is teaching them swim skills.
How do I become a Level 1 swimming assistant (teaching)?
Download the full SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) specification. This qualification has been endorsed by CIMSPA as meeting the requirements of the assistant swimming teacher professional standard. You must be at least 16 years of age.
Can level 1 swimmers relax while doing front and back floats?
Most participants in Level 1 will be terrified of swimming alone, or doing things without support. We’ll be looking at can they relax while doing front and back floats with the instructor. When the body is fearful it goes rigid and tends to sink. We want to see relaxed and comfortable body throughout.