Course: Learn to Swim Level 6: Fundamentals of Diving

Course Code: 34906D

Purpose

• To refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over great distances.

• To introduce and practice fundamental springboard diving skills. 

Prerequisites

• American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 5: Fundamental Aquatic Skills certificate or demonstrate all completion requirements in Level 5.

Learning Objectives

• Increase endurance while performing the following strokes:
  -- Front crawl -- 100 yards
  -- Back crawl -- 100 yards
  -- Butterfly -- 50 yards
  -- Elementary backstroke -- 50 yards
  -- Breaststroke -- 50 yards
  -- Sidestroke -- 50 yards

• Demonstrate the following turns while swimming:
  -- Front crawl open turn
  -- Backstroke open turn
  -- Sidestroke open turn
  -- Front flip turn
  -- Backstroke flip turn
  -- Butterfly Turn
  -- Breaststroke Turn

• Discuss basic stretching exercises for diving

• Demonstrate a standing, front jump from the edge of the diving board

• Demonstrate a front, line-up entry from the edge of the diving board

• Demonstrate a front approach with hurdle

Length

• No minimum number of hours suggested

Instructor

• Currently authorized Water Safety (r.04) instructor

Certification Requirements 

• Successfully complete the following exit skills assesment:
  
  1. Swim 500 yards continuously using strokes in the following order: front crawl, 100 yards; back crawl 100 yards; breaststroke, 50 yards; elementary backstroke, 50 yards; and choice of stroke, 100 yards.
  
  2. Perform a front approach and hurdle with a feet-first entry from a 1-meter spring board.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period

•  Learn-to-Swim Level 6: Personal Safety

Participant Materials

• American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Manual (StayWell Stock No.651300)(Recommended but not Required)