ARC Learn-to-Swim Level 2: "Fundamental Aquatic Skills" and Cub Scout Belt Loop
Level 1 certification (or equivalent skill ability) is a prerequisite for this course. Purpose: gives students success with fundamental aquatic and water safety skills. All level 2 students will also receive a Raffy learns to Swim full color booklet that reinforces learning and provides parents with additional information about their childs progress. Students will also pass the requirements for the Cub Scout Swimming Belt Loop.
All students who participate in the Learn-To-Swim courses will receive a checklist of all requirements passed while in the course.
Water Entry and Exit
Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side
Exit water safely using ladder or side
Breathe Control and Underwater Swimming
Submerge entire head
Bobs
Open eyes underwater & pick up a submerged object
Buoyancy on Front
Maintain front float position (face in water)
Recover from front float to standing position
Front glide
Float in facedown position (Jellyfish float)
Buoyancy on Back
Maintain back float position
Recover from back float to standing position
Back glide
Changing Direction and Position
Change direction of travel paddling on front or back
Roll over from front to back
Roll over from back to front
Treading
Using arm and leg motions
Swim on Front
Combined arm and leg actions on front
Swim on Back
Finning arm action
Sculling arm action
Combined arm and leg actions on back
Swim on Side
Alternating leg action
Simultaneous leg action
General and Personal Water Safety
Water safety rules
How to use a life jacket
Move in the water while wearing a life jacket
BSA - Safe Swim Defense Plan
Helping Others
How to recognize a swimmer in distress
Reach, throw, row, go with support
How to get help
