Mankato Community Education

Introduction to Water Skills Must be at least 6 years old. Introduces basic aquatic skills, which continue to be built upon throughout Learn-to-Swim levels. A brief list of objectives includes: Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects Back float (with assistance) Arm and hand treading actions (with assistance in chest deep water) Combined arm and leg actions on front and back Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.

Fundamental Aquatic Skills Proof of Level 1 completion required. Builds on the fundamental aquatic and water safety skills from Level 1. Swimmers begin learning independent aquatic locomotion skills. A brief list of objectives include: Rotary breathing Changing direction of travel while swimming on front and back Combined arm and leg actions on front and back Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.

Stroke Development Proof of Level 2 completion required. Expands proficiency of aquatic locomotion, safety and rescue skills of Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. A brief list of objectives include: Headfirst entry from the side in a sitting postition Survival floating on front (30 seconds) Front crawl and elementary backstroke Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education

Stroke Improvement Proof of Level 3 completion required. Increases endurance and improves aquatic skills presented in previous levels. A brief list of objectives include: Feet first surface dive Front and back crawl open turns Breaststroke, butterfly and back crawl Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.

Stroke Refinement Proof of Level 4 completion required. Increases endurance and improves aquatic skills presented in previous levels. A brief list of objectives include: Tuck and pike surface dives Front and backstroke flip turn Treading water (5 minutes) Mankato Community Education and Recreation is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for participants, staff and the community we serve by following guidance from the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education.