American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level 1 Checklist
American Red Cross Learn to Swim Level 1 Checklist
General Items
- Encourage participants to practice regularly
- Provide feedback and encouragement throughout lessons
- Ensure safety equipment is accessible during lessons
Preparation for Swimming
- Ensure all participants are in appropriate swim attire
- Check for any health concerns or restrictions
- Review pool rules with participants
- Provide a safety briefing before starting
Water Entry and Exit
- Demonstrate safe entry and exit techniques
- Practice entering the water from the side
- Practice exiting the water safely
Floating and Gliding
- Introduce buoyancy through floating on the front and back
- Practice gliding in the water with support
- Demonstrate a basic float and recover from it
Breath Control
- Teach participants to hold their breath underwater
- Practice exhaling bubbles in the water
- Introduce the concept of rhythmic breathing
Basic Stroke Introduction
- Introduce arm movements for front crawl and backstroke
- Practice kicking while holding onto the side or a kickboard
- Combine arm and leg movements in shallow water
Safety Skills
- Teach participants to reach for a floating object
- Introduce basic rescue techniques (with supervision)
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