April 30 - September 01, 2024
Swim Lessons: Swim School Adult/Teen (13+ yrs) S/S24
Parker Recreation Center • 17301 E. Lincoln Ave Parker, CO 80134 Organized by Parker Parks and Recreation
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Description
The Swim School for Adults and Teens program develops a foundation of swimming and safety skills with a focus on self-rescue. Students ages 13 years and older work toward development of the five core swimming competencies or stages, using age-appropriate learning activities. Swimmers progress through the stages at individual rates. Learning is self-paced but challenging. This level does not emphasize swim technique nor stroke development.Level of Instruction: Beginner – Intermediate This class is for teens and adults who are not able to swim independently across the deep end of the pool and cannot tread water for 30 seconds. Skills/Fundamentals Learned:Stages will be assigned on the first day of class, as swimmers complete benchmarks they will be advanced.
Stage White: Trust and Submersion Safety Skill: never enter the water alone. Swim Skill: Assisted submersion, relaxed, 5 seconds and then come up to breathe.
Stage Red: Body Position and Air Recovery Safety Skill: Put on a lifejacket, float on back, kick 20 feet. Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, roll on back for 5 seconds in swimwear and in regular clothes.
Stage Yellow: Submersion Safety Skill: Reach or Throw (Don’t Go) and know when to call 911. Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, forward movement 10 feet, change direction, and return to wall in swimwear and in regular clothes.
Stage Blue: Body Rotation Safety Skill: Tread water 15 seconds. Swim Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover to side glide position and kick 10 feet.
Stage Green: Integrated Movement Safety Skill: Survival float and tread water for 30 seconds. Swim Skill: Start in side glide, swim freestyle 30 feet with 1-2-3 breathe pattern.
Registration Instructions: This class is for teens and adults who are not able to swim independently across the deep end of the pool and cannot tread water for 30 seconds. Class Requirements: Equipment: All equipment is provided. Skip Dates:
Sub-Activities
- Swim Lessons: Swim School Adult/Teen (13+ yrs) Aug EXPRESS
- Swim Lessons: Swim School Adult/Teen (13+ yrs) June/July
- Swim Lessons: Swim School Adult/Teen (13+ yrs) May EXPRESS
When
April 30 - September 01, 2024
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Age and Gender
Ages 13-255 · Co-Ed