Aquatics Class Descriptions

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Swim Lesson Level Registration Guide

• Students aged six months to three years register for Baby/Toddler & Me.
• Students at least three years old, not started first grade and toilet trained register for Preschool Level 1-3. Another option is You and Your Preschooler.
• Students who have started first grade through age 12 register for School Age Level 1-4.
• Students swimming 25 yards of strong front crawl (head down with side breathing, stretched kicks, and arms over the water) and 25 yards of strong backstroke (feet and body near the surface and arms reaching straight up out of the water) register for Level 5-7.
• Level assessments will be done on the first day of class for all students.

Guía de Registro de Niveles Para Clases de Natación

• Los estudiantes de seis meses a tres años se inscriben en “Baby/Toddler & Me” (Usted y Su Bebé/Pequeñx).
• Los estudiantes que tengan al menos tres años de edad, que no hayan comenzado el primer grado y que hayan aprendido a usar el baño se registran para “Preschool Level 1-3” (Nivel Preescolar 1-3). Otra opción es “You and Your Preschooler” (Usted y Su Niñx de Edad Preescolar).
• Los estudiantes que han comenzado el primer grado hasta los 12 años se inscriben para “School Age Level 1-4” (Nivel de Edad Escolar 1-4).
• Los estudiantes que hayan solidificado la natación de 25 yardas de crol frontal (cabeza abajo con respiración lateral, patadas estiradas y brazos sobre el agua) y 25 yardas de brazadas de espalda (pies y cuerpo cerca de la superficie y brazos extendidos hacia arriba fuera del agua) se registran para Nivel 5-7.
• Se realizarán evaluaciones de nivel el primer día de clase para todxs los estudiantes.

THPRD Swim Academy

Level 1: The main focus is submersion and breath control working on independent floating, gliding, and kicking on front and back. Upon successful completion, swimmers will be able to kick while using a kickboard, float on their front and back, steamboat and back glide for two body lengths and jump into the water, all unassisted.

Level 2: The main focus is working on productive, propulsive arm strokes and effective kicks on front and back. Upon successful completion, the swimmer will be able to coordinate side breathing with arm strokes on a kickboard, swim five body lengths on their back doing winging and kicking, and jump into the water, then swim to the wall unassisted.

Level 3: The main focus is crawl stroke proficiency, the introduction of new back skills, and orientating to deeper water. Upon successful completion, they will be able to catch 5 breaths doing crawl stroke, roll on their back, then swim winging and kicking on their back for a total of 15 yards.

Level 4: The main focus is continued stroke development on crawl stroke and backstroke, getting ready for more advanced strokes, and starting the diving progression with sitting and kneeling dives. Upon successful completion, swimmers will be able to swim crawl stroke and backstroke for 15 yards and pass the swim test.

Level 5: The main focus is increasing stroke proficiency and endurance, learning breaststroke, and continuing the diving progression with standing dives. Upon successful completion, swimmers will be able to swim 50 yards crawl stroke, 50 yards backstroke, and 25 yards of breaststroke with proper timing and technique.

Level 6: The main focus is continued stroke proficiency and endurance, learning butterfly, and finishing the diving progression with long, shallow dives. Upon successful completion, swimmers will be able to swim continuously for 300 yards, tread water for two minutes, and demonstrate underwater swimming.

The prerequisite for each level is completing all skills in the previous level confidently, consistently, and comfortably. There is no prerequisite for Level 1.

Advanced Swimming

Once a child has completed all six Learn to Swim levels, there are many additional opportunities available to help them continue to develop their water skills.

Level 7: The main focus is stroke refinement, preparation for competitive aquatic sports like swim team, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming, and preparation for lifeguarding. Upon successful completion, they will have completed a 500-yard continuous swim, tried skills from all of the competitive aquatic sports, and learned some basic water safety skills.

Additional steps could include:
• Water polo classes
• Diving lessons
• Splash (recreational swim team)
• Competitive club programs (swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, diving)
• Junior Lifeguarding (ages 12-15)

Parent and Child Aquatics

Parent Participation - Baby & Me (6 months-24 months)
A fun introduction to the water for parent and child, with songs, water toys and the introduction of a few basic skills. Swim diapers required.

Parent Participation - Toddler & Me (18 months-3 years)
A continuation of skills learned in Baby & Me, this class is recommended before beginning our preschool swim lesson program. Swim diapers are required for all children who are not toilet trained.

Parent Participation - You & Your Preschooler (3-5 years)
This class is for children not quite ready to begin lessons without a parent. It includes basic swim skills and learning to become comfortable in the water.

Blended Levels

In order to serve our guests effectively, some classes may be "blended" to include students from multiple class levels. When more than one instructor is available, students will be assessed on the first day and then grouped by ability.

In blended classes instructors will work on individual skills at the appropriate level for each student; we strive to individualize learning based on stroke progression. For example, some students might be working on crawl stroke while other students work on combining arm strokes with an introduction to side breathing.

Adaptive Aquatics

Adaptive swim lessons are designed for individuals 3 years and older with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. They are one-on-one so that classes can be personalized for the needs of each participant. Participants will need to:

• Complete the required Medical Emergency Information form
• Complete the Program Intake form
• Enroll online or at a facility.

Adaptive Aquatic lessons are available at the Beaverton and Harman Swim Centers.