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Enter and exit the water safely using a ladder, steps
or side of the pool
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Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
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Exhale underwater (blow bubbles) through mouth and
nose (3 seconds)
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Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object held
at arms length (2 times)
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Show comfort maintaining a front float position, while
supported; face may be in or out of the water (5 seconds)
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Recover from a front float to a standing position
while supported
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Show comfort maintaining a back float position while
supported (5 seconds)· Recover from a back float to a standing
position while supported
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Change direction of travel while walking or paddling
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Roll over from front to back while supported
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Roll over from back to front while supported
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Explore arm and hand movements while treading in chest-deep
water with support
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Swim on front using any combination of arm and leg
actions while supported (5 feet)
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Swim on back using any combination of arm and leg
actions while supported (5 feet)
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Discuss water safety rules
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Discuss how to use a lifejacket
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Demonstrate wearing a lifejacket in the water
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Discuss how to recognize a swimmer in distress
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Demonstrate how to get help
