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Aquatic Courses
Felisa MastelAquatics [email protected]
Aquatic Courses-Learn To Swim Options--
Parent and Child (1&2)
Pre-school 1, 2, 3
Learn To Swim
Level 1
Learn To Swim
Level 2
Learn To Swim
Level 3
Learn To Swim
Level 4
Learn To Swim
Level 5
Learn To Swim
Level 6
Longfellow’s Whale
Tales
Aquatic Courses-and Related Aquatic Options-
Personal Water Safety
Basic Water RescueGuard Start:LifeguardingTomorrow
LifeguardingWater Safety Instructor
(WSI)
First Aid/CPR(Layperson/Professional)
Aquatic Games Aquatic Aerobics
Parent & Child (1&2)Introduce children (about ages 6 mths- 6
years)WSI to provide appropriate handouts
Learn to ask before entering waterLearn to exit safelyFeel comfortable in waterExplore submerging and buoyancy
Swim Options
Pre-school 1,2,3Orient pre-school age children to aquatic
environmentWSI to provide appropriate handoutsBegin and build basic aquatic skillsOptional- Raffy Learns to Swim #651317
Swim Options
Learn To Swim – Level 1Positive AttitudesGood Swimming HabitsSafe practices in & around waterLongfellow’s Whales Tales
Enter/exit--- Blow bubblesBobbing --- Roll to back floatGlides
WSI to provide appropriate handoutsOptional- Raffy Learns to Swim #651317
Swim Options
Learn To Swim – Level 2Fundamental water skillsBuilds on level 1
Floats without supportSwim 5 body lengths
Longfellow’s Whale TalesWSI to provide appropriate handoutsOptional – Waddles in the Deep #651317
Swim Options
Learn To Swim – Level 3Build on level 2 skills – adding deeper water
Swim front crawl – 15 yardsTread 30 secondsSwim back crawl – 15 yards
Longfellow’s Whale TalesWSI to provide appropriate handoutsOptional– Swimming & Water Safety Manual
#651314
Swim Options
Learn To Swim – Level 4Develop swimmers’ confidence in level 3
skills WSI to provide appropriate handouts Improve aquatic skills such as:
Head first entriesSwim under waterSurvival swimming – Treading Front & back crawl, elementary backstroke,
breaststroke, sidestroke & butterflyLearn Longfellow’s Whale Tales
Swim Options
Learn To Swim – Level 5Further learn how to coordinate and refine
strokes from level 4Shallow-angle dive Tuck & pike surface divesFlip & open turns
Longfellow’s Whale TalesImportance of first aid & CPRWSI to provide appropriate handouts
Swim Options
Learn To Swim – Level 6Refine strokes to swim with ease, efficiency,
power & smoothness over greater distancesIntroduce & practice self-rescue techniques
Front & back crawl – 100 yardsButterfly, Elementary Back, Breast & Side
stroke-50 yrdDemonstration of skills from prior levels
WSI to provide appropriate handouts
Swim Options
Longfellow’s WHALE TalesInform children about safe behavior in, on or
around the waterPromote healthful aquatic recreation in, on or
around the waterRecognize potential dangers Identify rules
WSI provide appropriate handoutsTaught alone or within levels of swimming
lessons
Swim Options
Personal Water SafetyBuilds on basic swimming and safety skillsProvide swimmers with knowledge & skills to
avoid aquatic emergenciesPerform self-rescue in some aquatic emergency
situationsSwimmer will explain techniques and
demonstrateRecommended Materials: American Red Cross
Swimming & Water Safety Manual #651314Optional- Water Safety Handbook #651306
Course Options
Basic Water RescueProvide individuals knowledge and skills to prevent,
recognize and respond to aquatic emergenciesPrepare individuals for aquatic emergencies;
teaching how to protect themselves while assisting othersMust be comfortable in chest deep waterDescribe and demonstrate rescue skills
Recommended materials: American Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Manual #651314
Course Options
GuardStart: Lifeguarding TomorrowProvides youth with foundation of aquatic leadership
knowledge, attitudes & skills for future successful completion of Red Cross Lifeguarding coursesPrevention FitnessResponseLeadershipProfessionalism
Recommended Materials: American Red Cross GuardStart Lifeguarding Tomorrow Workbook #655714
Course Options
Life GuardingKnowledge & skills to prevent and respond to
aquatic emergenciesMinimum age 15 – swim 300 yards
continuouslyProfessionalEmergency Action PlanDemonstrate rescuesLearn first aid/CPR
Materials: American Red Cross Lifeguarding #655731
Course Options
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)Train Instructor candidates to teach water safety,
all learn to swim programs, & water exerciseMinimum age of 16
American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)
Describe effective observation for teaching & how to develop
Effective communication–Participants in swim lessons
Materials: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Candidate’s Kit #651311
Course Options
First Aid/CPRProfessional or Lay personProvide knowledge and skills to respond to
an emergency, call for help, and assist victimActivate Emergency Medical SystemDifferentiate life threatening and non-life
threatening emergenciesPerform basic life saving and first aid for
adults, children, and infantsMaterials: American Red Cross First Aid;
Responding to Emergencies (4th Edition) Course Options
Aquatic GamesParticipate in Team Sports
Develop coordination, rhythm, balance, flexibility, agility
Cardiovascular fitnessMuscular strengthEndurance for entire body
Instructor to provide appropriate handouts as needed
Course Options
Aquatic AerobicsSafely participate in activity program
Learn stress management through exerciseImportance of lifelong physical activityMajor muscle groups used in water aerobicsEndurance for entire bodyCardiovascular fitness
Instructor to provide handouts as neededShallow and Deep water aerobics
Course Options
Welcome to Wild Cat Waters at NDSCSContact NDSCS for your Aquatic Needs
We will assist you with a course or A package to customize to your needs-
Felisa MastelAquatics [email protected]