About this Course

This class is for swimmers who can complete breaststroke for 50 metres, front and back crawl for 100 metres each, and scissor kick and eggbeater kick for 15 metres each. Swimmers will be introduced to lifesaving skills such as sculling in the ready position, head and foot-first surface dives, and a 5-pound object carry for 15 metres. Swimmers will learn first aid skills such as primary assessment of a conscious victim, contacting EMS and care for bleeding. Swimmers will also be required to complete an endurance challenge of 100 metres in 3 minutes or better.