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Overview
The Puddle Duk skill level is where the building of a confident swimmer begins. The class is designed to introduce beginning swimming skills by encouraging the child to 'go it alone' on a limited scale. The focus at this level is to get the child comfortable and happy entering, in, and exiting the water independently. |
Life skill Preparation:
- Comfortable being in
the water
- Comfortable with getting
face wet
- Holds onto side alone
- Uses 2 kickboards unassissted
- Able to float supported
on front
- Able to float supported
on back
- Able to enter / exit
pool independently using ladder
Locomotion Skills:
- Kickboard skills on stomach
supported for 15 feet
- Kickboard skills on back supported
for 15
- Back float relaxed with
assistance
- Ability to understand
wheels on the bus arms
- Jumps into pool with
assistance, sitting / standing
- Ability to retrieve
objects from the bottom of pool
- Able to float on back
for 10 seconds
- Uses 2 kick boards with kicks, independently for 15 feet
- From prone position turns to float
- From back position turns to swim
- Uses arms to get across pool
- Uses kicks to get across pool
Safety Skills:
- Recognizes instructor
and good listening skills
- Basic water safety rulls
- Pool rules and how they
are used
Leaves pool happy and relaxed! |
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| Monday - Thursday 9am - 7pm |
| Friday -Saturday 9am - 2pm |
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Aqua Duks |
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