LESSONS
ADVANCED: SHARK
The Sharks Level is the final Aquasafe curriculum level before our competitive team! In order to enroll in a Shark class, students must be able to swim 45 feet unassisted, must understand how to do basic front crawl, back crawl, & elementary backstroke, and must be able to jump into deep water, swim 15 feet, and return to their starting point.
In the Sharks level, endurance and efficiency are the primary objectives! Students will learn swimming concepts that will help them cross 25+ yard competition pools with ease. Competitive Freestyle and Backstroke will be taught, as well as the basics of Breaststroke, Butterfly kick, and Dives.
AGES &
CLASS RATIOS
Typically 6–14 years
4–6 Students per Instructor
DISTANCES
SWUM
The goal of a Shark is to be able to swim 25 Yards with comfort, unassisted. This would ensure that swimmers can cross standard competition pools, and will help the students understand what can be expected on most recreational swim teams.
Sharks will often swim half-pool out-and-backs so that techniques can be more easily established while building endurance.
JUMPING CHECKPOINTS
To be able to jump into deep water without hesitation, swim ½ the pool, and return to the wall unassisted.
To be able to jump in and swim 1 full pool length.
To be able to perform a basic standing dive.
GOALS & CHECKMARKS
Freestyle and Backstroke with opposing arms (swimming with good body rotation)
Side air recovery- student knows how to rest on their side for a breath
Seamless bilateral, rotary breathing
Breaststroke
Butterfly kick
Understanding how to circle swim
LEARN ABOUT OUR OTHER SWIM LESSON LEVELS
INFANT & TODDLER
Ages: Typically 6 months– 4 years
BEGINNER
Ages: Typically 4–10 Years
INTERMEDIATE
Ages: Typically 5–8 years
PRE-COMPETITIVE
Ages: Typically 6–14 Years