​Level 3 | age 4+

Level 3 introduces rhythmic breathing and builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help students achieve basic water skills.

Student must have passed Level 2 to participate OR meet the following prerequisites:

• Front kicks with rhythmic breathing
• Front/Back float 10 seconds
• Front crawl (freestyle) 7 to 10 yards
• Back kicks 7 to 10 yards
• Elementary backstroke 5 yards (with whip kick)
• Tread water 10 seconds
• Sitting dive

Learning objectives

• Front float (can take breaths) 30 seconds
• Back float 1 minute
• Front crawl w/rhythmic breathing (freestyle) 15 yards
• Elementary backstroke with whip kick 15 yards
• Backstroke (back crawl) 10 yards
• Tread water 30 seconds
• Dolphin kick 10 yards
• Kneeling dive
• Safety skills and rescue skills