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Enter water independently by jumping or stepping from
the side
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Exit water independently using a ladder or side
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Submerge entire head (5 seconds)
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Blow bubbles, submerging head in a rhythmic pattern
(bobbing) (5 times)
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Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object in
shallow water (3 times)
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Show comfort maintaining a front float position with
face in the water (5 seconds)
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Recover from a front float to a standing position
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Demonstrate a front glide (2 body lengths)
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Float in a face-down position (jellyfish float) (5
seconds)
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Show comfort maintaining a back float position (5
seconds)
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Recover from a back float to a standing position while
unsupported
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Demonstrate a back glide (2 body lengths)
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Change direction of travel while paddling on front
or back
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Roll over from front to back
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Roll over from back to front
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Tread water, using arm and leg motions, in chest-deep
water
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Swim on front using any combination of arm and leg
actions while unsupported (15 feet)
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Swim on back using any combination of arm and leg
actions (15 feet)
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Swim on side using an alternating or simultaneous
leg action (5 feet)
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Discuss water safety rules
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Discuss how to use a lifejacket
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Move in the water while wearing a lifejacket
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Discuss how to recognize a swimmer in distress
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Demonstrate how to get help
