Lifesaving Society Swim for Life: Student and Adult 2/3
MRU Recreation • 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 6K6 Organized by MRU Cougars Athletics and RecreationAbout this event
Description
Student and Adult 2: Student and Adult swimmers will practice different entries into deep water including dives, rolls, and tuck jumps (cannonballs). As they work on building strength and endurance, they will aim to be able to tread water for 1-2 minutes. New underwater skills are introduced such as handstands in shallow water and front somersaults (in water). Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke.
Student and Adult 3: Student and Adult swimmers will work towards mastering front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Challenging skills such as shallow dives, stride entries, and compact jumps will be completed as well as a focus on developing lifesaving kicks. Swimmers can expect to improve their fitness levels as they work on completing 300m workouts and 25-50m sprints.
Prerequisite(s): 12+ years of age and the ability to swim 25 m continuously and 15m front and back crawl or Swimmer 6.
Missed classes cannot be made up due to schedule constraints.