3 Year Old Pre-School Aquatics Gath Pool Only

Purpose:

To orient preschool-age children to the aquatic environment and to help them acquire rudimentary levels of basic aquatic skills.
Prerequisites: None - Participants start at 3 years of age and must be 100% Toilet Trained. Gath Pool Only

Certification Requirements:
Demonstrate competency in all requires skills and activities including in-water skills.

Successfully complete the following exit skills assessment (can be done with support):

Enter independently, using either the ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds then safely exit the water. (Children can walk, move along the gutter or “swim.”)
While in shallow water, glide on front at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds then recover to a vertical position.

Preschool Aquatics Level for 3 Year Olds
Learning Objectives of Program:

Enter and exit the water safely using a ladder, steps or side
Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
Front and back glides and recover to a vertical position
Back float and recover to a vertical position
Roll from front to back and back to front
Tread with arm and hand actions
Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front and back
Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back
Experience wearing a life jacket in the water
Learn how to stay safe, including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help
Learn how to stay safe in, on and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards and sun safety