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Stage 5

Developing ‘watermanship’ through sculling and treading water skills and complete rotation, also performing all strokes for a distance of 10 metres to the given standard as provided by Swim England within the NPTS resources.

By the end of this stage, participants will be able to, without aids:

  •     Perform a horizontal stationary scull on the back
  •     Perform a feet first sculling action for 5 metres whilst horizontal on the back
  •     Perform a sculling sequence with a partner for 30-45 seconds to include a rotation
  •     Tread water for 30 seconds
  •     Perform 3 different shaped jumps into deep water
  •     Swim 10 metres Backstroke*
  •     Swim 10 metres Front Crawl face in the water*
  •     Swim 10 metres Breaststroke*
  •     Swim 10 metres Butterfly*
  •     Perform a handstand and hold for a minimum of 3 seconds
  •     Perform a forwards somersault, tucked in the water
  •     Demonstrate an action for getting help

*Refer to Swim England expected stroke standards sheet
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