Swim Level Name
Child Ability
The child can swim Freestyle for 15-feet, yet has not mastered rhythmic breathing (side-to-side) properly.
Target Age Group
4-years and older
Prerequisites for Swim Level
- Child must be able to swim 15-feet of Freestyle and Elementary Backstroke.
Class Size
2 - 4 Students
Primary Focus of Class
The level 6 Seals swim course is designed to develop the child into a more efficient swimmer by coordinating the arms, legs, breathing and body position. The child will refine Freestyle with rhythmic breathing and learn Backstroke. The child will be introduced to Breaststroke.
Swimming Skills Taught
The following list provides an overview of the swimming skills that will be introduced in a Level 6 Seals class:
1. Treading Water
2. Streamline Below Water
3. Rhythmic Breathing Coordination/Side Breathing performed with Freestyle
4. Backstroke Arm Positioning – Independently
5. Breaststroke Kicks – Independently
Goals for Swim Level
- Child is able of treading water independently for 30-seconds
- Child is able of proper streamline below the water
- Child is able to performing Freestyle with rhythmic breathing for 40-feet
- Child is able to performing Backstroke – Independently for 40-feet
- Child is able to performing Breaststroke with kicks for 20-feet
