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Stroke Development
Students entering Level 3 must have a Level 2 certificate or be able to perform all the Level 2 exit skills. New strokes such as the elementary backstroke and the front crawl will be introduced along with the scissor kick, dolphin kick, the fundamentals of treading water, and basic diving.
LTS Level 3 Skills
Jump into deep water from the side, submerge, return to the surface then to the side
Headfirst entry from the side in seated and kneeling positions
Bobbing while moving to safety
Rotary breathing
Survival float for 30 seconds
Back float for 1 minute
Tread water for 1 minute
Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
Push off in streamlined position on front, then begin kicking
Swim front crawl for 15 yards
Swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards
Flutter, scissors, breaststroke, and dolphin kicks
Move to Next Level
If your child is at least 6 years old and can:
Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn, then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
Push off in a streamlined position, then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke 15 yards, then exit the water.
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