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Description
This class focuses on: Hold Breath and submerge entire head (5 seconds) Bob at least 5 times, submerging head and exhaling Open eyes under water, retrieve submerged object in shallow water (3 times) Front float with face in water, with recovery, unsupported (5 seconds) Back float with recovery, unsupported (5 seconds) Front and back glide, unsupported (2 body lengths) Roll over from front to back and back to front (unsupported) Tread water in chest deep water, using arms and legs (unsupported) Combined stroke on front and back, using kick and alternating arm action Swim on side with leg action (supported) Finning and sculling arm actions on back (10 feet) Jelly fish float (float face down) unsupported General personal safety: using a life jacket, moving in water wearing a life jacket, recognizing a swimmer in distress, getting help.
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Activity Secondary Category
Learn to Swim
Location
MHS Indoor Pool at Middletown High School
Instructor
Madelyn Cross
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