Swim School- Treading Water

Appropriate age: 4 years – 12 years

Appropriate Level: Starfish, Penguin, Seahorse, Platypus, Angelfish, Stingray, Dolphin, Shark, Dolphin

Why is this skill important: This skill is critical when swimming to indicate to lifeguards that you need assistance.

Key points include; 

-Head remains above water.

-Simple circular kicking action and arm sculling underwater are key for treading water.

-The motions should be relaxed and not panicked.

Silver sneakers with Ferri

Body Combat with Bret and Felicia