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PRE COMPETITIVE
Our Learn to Swim program also recognizes the importance of encouraging young adults/teenagers to take swimming lessons and feeds into competitive program. There are three levels in this program to incorporate all interests and needs of young adults/teenagers.
Swim One Basic-No previous swimming experience required.
Swim Two Basic-Possesses swimming experience and desires to learn different swimming strokes.
Swim Three Sports-Possesses swimming experience and desires greater participation in the sport to enhance individual goals. This level encompasses a framework for the development of children’s physical literacy (fundamental movement skills and sport-specific skills) and aims to encourage lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. It includes seven key stages, with clear progression routes from ‘Active Start’ right through to ‘Active for Life’.
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT PATHWAY
Lifesaving I Program
Participants enhance their problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. Candidates learn CPR and start developing lifesaving skills (in preparation for lifeguard duties).
Lifesaving I is excellent preparation for success in the Lifesaving II program and provides a fun introduction to the lifesaving sport. (10 hr.): develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts.
Prerequisite: None (Lifeguard Introductory Program recommended).
Evaluation & certification: Certificate awarded upon successful completion of the program and candidate evaluation.
