Swimmer 5

Overview

Swimmer 5 is an advanced class for children aged 5 to 12 years, focusing on advanced swimming techniques and endurance. In this class, children will practice shallow dives and tuck jumps (cannonballs) into deep water. They will also jump into deep water and tread for 2 minutes, and perform a stationary eggbeater kick for 30 seconds. The class includes back somersaults in the water and roll entries into deep water, followed by treading for 90 seconds and swimming 75 meters. Skills include 25 meters of breaststroke, front crawl and back crawl for 50 meters each, and head-up front crawl for 10 meters. Students will engage in interval training with 4 x 50 meters of front or back crawl with 30-second rests, and 4 x 15 meters of breaststroke with 30-second rests. The class also features sprints of front crawl and back crawl for 25 meters each. WaterSmart® messages are integrated to reinforce essential water safety practices.