Treasure Valley Family YMCA

Stage 3 Water Stamina

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Dates: September 5, 2023 - December 21, 2023
Ages: 3 years - 5 years

Overview

In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

Prerequisites: CAN do a front and back float on his or her own but CANNOT swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back.

Swimming Skills Developed:

Submerge, retrieve object in chest-deep water
Swim on front, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
Water exit, independently
Jump, swim, turn, swim, grab, 10 yd
Swim on back, 15 yd (10 yd preschool)
Roll, back to front & front to back
Tread water, 1 min & exit (30 secs preschool)
Swim, float, swim, 25 yd (15 yd preschool)

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