To build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water.  Participants should be age 6 or older.

Prerequisites

                Valid American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills certificate

OR

                Successful demonstration of all certification requirements from Level 2

Learning Objectives

                Enter water by jumping from the side

                Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions

                Bobbing while moving toward safety

                Rotary breathing

                Survival float

                Back float

                Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back

                Tread water

                Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front

                Front crawl and elementary backstroke

                Learn to look carefully before entering the water

                Learn to perform simple nonswimming assists

                Learn to recognize, prevent and respond to cold water emergencies