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CHILDREN
At the
Florida Swim Academy we use a grade system
because children already understand this vocabulary and the
purpose of grades. They know you move from one grade to the
next as you master skills. We keep our system simple and
logical:
Here is how our
system works:
Grade 1 – Learn Breath Control
Grade 2 – Learn body position
Grade 3 – Learn propulsion
Grade 4-10 Learn strokes
As you can see our progression
is not rocket science! We teach the fundamental skills of
breathing and body position first and then stroke. The
result is a strong swimmer who can move effortlessly through
the water. Our goal is to teach your child to be a swimmer
who can swim efficiently, safely and confidently for life.
School
Age Lessons:
Every class features
technically correct swim skills and safety skills. Our
professional teachers understand children learn best through
play. We use games, colorful toys, fins, kickboards, water
slides and even a rope swing to teach and make learning fun!
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Ages 3-
years and up
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1:5
ratio
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30
minute lesson
Grade 1- Breathing skills
and Glides
Safety Skills Safe entry and
exit
Grade 2 – Front and Back
Float
Safety Skill: Jump in and
Return to the Wall
Grade 3 – Front and Back
Kick
Safety Skill: Roll over and
Float on your back
Grade 4 – Freestyle Stroke
no Breathing 15 yards
Safety Skill: Rollover and
Float for 1 minute
Grade 5- Free Style with
Breathing
Safety Skill: Tread Water for 1
minute
Grade 6 – 25 yards of
Freestyle and Back Stroke
Safety Skill: Tread Water for 1
minute
Grade 7- 50 yards Freestyle
with Flip Turn
Safety Skill Tread water for 3
minutes
Grade 8- 25 yards
Breaststroke
Safety Skill 5 minute
continuous swim
Grade 9 25 Yards of
Butterfly
Safety Skill: Continuous 10
minute swim
Grade 10 Individual Medley
Gold Certificate- Our
Highest Award!
The Mark of a Good Swimmer: 400
yards continuous freestyle
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