Tom Dean Swim School

4 years + lessons

Stage 1: Non swimmer

This lesson will include:

Moving forwards and backwards through the water for a distance of 5 metres. Blowing bubbles with face in the water, regaining an upright position from the front and the back. Moving into a stretched floating position using aids or support. 

Stage 2: Push and glide from the wall on both front and back breathing normally (attempting to turn on the side) and back for 5 metres. Rotate from front to back and back to front, regaining a standing position. 

Stage 3: Push and glide on both front and back into a log roll. Travel on front and rotate on to back. Swim 10 metres on both front and back (turning to the side to breath) breathing normally. Demonstrate breaststroke arms and legs. Fully submerge to pick up an object. 

Stage 4: Push and glide from wall to the pool floor. 10 metres front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly legs, attempting arms. Head first sculling action for 5 metres in a horizontal position. Perform a sequence of floating positions. 

Stage 5: Performing a sculling action for 5 metres whilst horizontal on back and a 5 metre feet first scull. Tread water for 30 seconds. Swim a competent front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for 10 metres. Perform a somersault and handstand.