Course: Learn to Swim Level 6: Fitness Swimmer

Course Code: 34906F

Purpose:

• American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 5 Stroke Refinement certificate or demonstrate all completion requirements in Level 5.

Learning Objectives:

• Increase endurance while swimming the following strokes: 
  -- Front crawl- 100 yards;
  -- Back crawl- 100 yards;
  -- Butterfly- 50 yards;
  -- Elementary backstroke- 50 yards; and
  -- Sidestroke- 50 yards

• Demonstrate the following turns while swimming:
  -- Front crawl open turn;
  -- Backstroke open turn;
  -- Sidestroke open turn;
  -- Front flip turn;
  -- Backstroke flip turn;
  -- Breaststroke turn; and
  -- Butterfly turn

• Demonstrate etiquette in fitness swimming

• Discuss and demonstrate how to use the following while swimming:
  -- Pull buoy;
  -- Fins;
  -- Pace clock; and
  -- Paddles.

• Describe the principles of setting up a fitness program

• Demonstrate various training techniques

• Calculate target heart rate

• Apply the principles of water exercise.

Length

• No minimum number of hours suggested ( required?)

Instructor

• Currently authorized Water Safety (r.04) instructor.

Certification

• Successfully complete the following exit skills assessment.

Requirements

• 1. Swim 500 yards continuously using strokes in the following order: front crawl 100 yards; breaststroke, 50 yards, elementary backstroke, 50 yards; sidestroke, 50 yards; butterfly, 50 yards; and choice of stroke, 100 yards. 

• Perform the Cooper 12-minute swim test and compare with pre-assessment results.

Certificate Issued and Validity Period

• Learn-to-Swim Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer

Participant Materials

• American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Manual (Stay Well Stock No. 651300) (Recommended but not required.)