Level 2: Splashers

Level Aims

  • 2m paddle-kick to wall.
  • 10 sec. 1 handed back-float.
  • 2m independent ‘monkey-monkey’.

Progress Milestones

  • 2m independant front float to wall
  • 5 sec 1-handed back float
  • Assisted ‘monkey-monkey’
  • Assisted 2m paddle-kick to wall & climb out

Summary

The primary aim of this level to comfortably paddle 2 metres in a horizontal body position. Paddling improves the core strength and motor skills required to generate propulsion in the water, which will eventually make children safer in this environment. In this level we also aim to develop the required strength and coordination to do independent ‘monkey monkeys’ for 2 to 3 metres, as well as helping children feel comfortable in a 1-hand-assisted back-float. The main challenge of the Splashers level is to maintain a horizontal body position while swimming.

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