Red cross swimming levels?

Question

what skills must be learned and passed for completion of the level 1 Red Cross swimming program? I can't seem to find a link to this informaton anywhere that specifically details it.

Answer 1

COURSE:

Learn-to-Swim Level 1— Introduction to Water Skills

Course Code:

34901

Purpose

To help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the

water safely

Prerequisites

None

Learning

Objectives

Enter and exit the water safely using a ladder, steps or side of

the pool.

Submerge mouth, nose and eyes

Exhale underwater (blow bubbles) through mouth and nose (3

seconds)

Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object held at

arms length (2 times)

Show comfort maintaining a front float position, while

supported; face may be in or out of the water (5 seconds)

Recover from a front float to a standing position while

supported

Show comfort maintaining a back float position while supported

(5 seconds)

Recover from a back float to a standing position while

supported

Change direction of travel while walking or paddling

Roll over from front to back while supported

Roll over from back to front while supported

Explore arm and hand movements while treading in chest-deep water with support

Swim on front using any combination of arm and leg actions

while supported (5 feet)

Swim on back using any combination of arm and leg actions

while supported (5 feet)

Discuss water safety rules

Discuss how to use a lifejacket

Demonstrate wearing a lifejacket in the water

Discuss how to recognize a swimmer in distress

Demonstrate how to get help