Guppy (Red Cross Preschool Level 2)

• Enter / Exit water by stepping in

• Bobbing, 3 times

• Opening eyes under water and retrieving submerged objects, 2 times (in chest-deep water)

• Front float, 3 seconds

• Front glide, 2 body lengths

• Recover from a front float or glide to a vertical position (in chest deep water)

• Back float, 5 seconds

• Back glide, 2 body lengths

• Recover from a back float or glide to a vertical position (in chest deep water)

• Roll from front to back

• Roll from back to front

• Treading using arm and leg actions, 5 seconds (in shoulder deep water)

• Combined arm and leg actions on front, 3 body lengths

• Finning arm action on back, 3 body lengths

• Combined arm and leg actions on back, 3 body lengths

Safety Topics

• Staying safe around aquatic environments

• Recognizing the lifeguards

• Don’t just pack it, wear your jacket

• Recognizing an emergency

• How to call for help

• Too much sun is no fun

Exit Skills Assessment

• Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position.

• Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, float for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position.

• Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths.