Swim Stage 3

Key Learning Points for stage 3

• Jump in from poolside and submerge to a minimum depth of 1 metre
• Sink, push away from wall and maintain a streamlined position
• Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back
• Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front
• Travel 5 metres on the front, perform a tuck to rotate onto the back and return on the back
• Fully submerge to pick up an object
• Answer correctly 3 questions on the Water Safety Code*
• Push and glide and travel 10 metres on the back
• Push and glide and travel 10 metres on the front
• Perform a tuck float and hold for 3 seconds
• Exit the water without using steps

Water Safety Code

• Stop and Think – Always swim in a safe place
• Stay Together – Always swim with an adult
• Float – If you fall in, float on your back, breathe, relax
• Call 999 – If someone else in trouble
• Tell the person to float on their back
• Throw them something that floats

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