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Swim for Life - Swimmer 4 (French)

Swimmers will move from a beginner to intermediate swimming level. Swimmers will complete standing dives, tread water for 1 minute, and work towards being able to swim underwater for 5 m. Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke.

  • Standing dive into deep water
  • Tread water 1 min.
  • Swim underwater 5 m
  • Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: Roll entry into deep water, tread 1 min. and swim 50 m
  • Whip kick on front 15 m
  • Breaststroke arms drill 15 m
  • Front crawl 25 m
  • Back crawl 25 m
  • Interval training: 4 x 25 front or back crawl with 20 sec. rests
  • Sprint front crawl 25m
  • Water Smart Message: Wear a Lifejacket
  • Water Smart message: Swim with a Buddy
  • Water Smart message: Check the Ice
  • Water Smart message: Swim to Survive