LEARN TO SWIM STAGES OUTCOME

Learn to Swim Stage 1: Water Confidence and Safety

Goal:
To introduce beginners to the water in a fun and safe environment, helping them develop confidence and basic movement skills.

Key Outcomes:

• Enter and exit the pool safely.
• Move around the pool using various methods, such as walking, hopping, and jumping.
• Float on both front and back with support.
• Blow bubbles in the water and submerge face comfortably.
• Develop confidence to move independently in the water (with assistance if needed).
• Understand basic water safety rules.

Learn to Swim Stage 2: Water Movement and Safety

Goal:
To build upon Stage 1 by increasing independence in the water and introducing controlled movements.

Key Outcomes:

• Travel in the water without support for a short distance.
• Jump into the water safely from the poolside.
• Glide in a streamlined position on front and back.
• Rotate from front to back and back to front to regain standing.
• Float without support for a short duration.
• Develop basic push and glide techniques from the wall.

Learn to Swim Stage 3: Basic Stroke Development

Goal:
To introduce basic swimming strokes and build confidence in swimming independently.

Key Outcomes:

• Swim a minimum of 5 meters on both front and back without assistance.
• Submerge fully and retrieve objects from the pool floor.
• Demonstrate basic kicking techniques for front crawl and backstroke.
• Perform a push and glide from the wall with correct body positioning.
• Begin to coordinate breathing with strokes.

Learn to Swim Stage 4: Stroke Improvement and Breathing Techniques

Goal:
To develop stronger and more controlled swimming strokes with a focus on breathing and body positioning.

Key Outcomes:

• Swim 10 meters with improved front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke techniques.
• Demonstrate proper arm and leg coordination in all strokes.
• Perform rhythmic breathing while swimming front crawl.
• Develop basic dolphin kicks for butterfly.
• Tread water for 20-30 seconds.
• Perform a seated dive safely.

Learn to Swim Stage 5: Stroke Refinement and Endurance

Goal:
To refine and improve swimming strokes and introduce new skills for deeper water confidence.

Key Outcomes:

• Swim 25 meters proficiently using front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke.
• Introduce butterfly stroke techniques.
• Develop effective breathing patterns for all strokes.
• Perform a forward roll in the water.
• Tread water for up to one minute.
• Perform a headfirst dive safely from the poolside.

Learn to Swim Stage 6: Advanced Stroke Skills and Competitive Techniques

Goal:
To introduce advanced techniques, including starts, turns, and competitive swimming skills.

Key Outcomes:

• Swim 50 meters using proficient front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
• Perform tumble turns for front crawl and backstroke.
• Execute effective starts for all strokes.
• Demonstrate correct stroke techniques for all four strokes with improved breathing control.
• Perform a somersault in the water.
• Swim 10 meters using an efficient butterfly stroke.

Learn to Swim Stage 7: Pre-Competitive Swimming Skills

Goal:
To prepare swimmers for competitive swimming by introducing more advanced skills and refining techniques.

Key Outcomes:

• Swim 100 meters using all four strokes with efficient technique.
• Perform competitive starts and turns for each stroke.
• Swim continuously for 200 meters with consistent pace and stroke technique.
• Perform a front crawl and backstroke tumble turn.
• Demonstrate an effective underwater phase for all strokes.
• Introduce pace clock usage to swim at a set pace.

Learn to Swim Stage 8: Pre-Competition Training

Goal:
To refine technical and competitive swimming skills in preparation for joining competitive squads.

Key Outcomes:

• Swim 400 meters using proficient technique in all four strokes.
• Complete a race start and finish with accuracy.
• Demonstrate a strong underwater phase for front crawl, backstroke, and butterfly.
• Perform multiple tumble turns efficiently.
• Swim at set speeds using a pace clock.
• Begin participating in club galas or competitions.

This detailed breakdown provides a comprehensive view of the skills developed at each stage of the Learn to Swim program, helping swimmers progress confidently from beginners to pre-competition level. Let me know if you need any further details or adjustments!