Stage 6 Swimming Criteria | Waterside Pool | Isle of Wight

At this stage children learn effective swimming skills, co-ordinated breathing across all strokes and swimming 25 metres using a stroke of their choice.​Beforethey can progress to the next stage they must be able to:​Demonstrate an understanding of preparation for exerciseSink, push off on side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into backstrokeSink, push off on side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into front crawlSwim 10 metres wearing clothesSwim 25m front crawl to include rhythmical breathingSwim front crawl to include at least six rhythmical breaths (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)Swim breaststroke to include at least six rhythmical breaths (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)Swim butterfly to include at least three rhythmical breaths (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)Swim 25 metres, choice of stroke is optional (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)Perform a ‘shout and signal’ rescuePerform a surface diveExit the...