Swim Stage 2

Swim Stage 2 builds on fundamental aquatic skills, focusing on independent movement and water confidence. Learners practise safe entries, including jumping in, and begin to control breathing by blowing bubbles underwater. They develop independence in floating, gliding, and using recognised leg actions on both the front and back over short distances. Rotational skills are introduced through tuck rotations and log rolls, and swimmers are expected to exit the water without assistance.

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Key Learning Points for stage 2

Jump in from poolside safely to a minimum depth of 1 metre
Blow bubbles a minimum of 3 times rhythmically with nose and mouth submerged
Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing without support
Move from a flat floating position on the front and return to standing without support
Push from a wall and glide on the back – arms can be by the side or above the head
Push from a wall and glide on the front with arms extended
Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the back for 5 metres
Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the front for 5 metres
Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the front, to a back floating position, then return to standing
Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the back, to a front floating position, then return to standing
Perform a log roll from the back to the front
Perform a log roll from the front to the back
Exit the water without support

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