Step 3a
Swimming aids can be worn for all criteria
- Move forwards using arms and legs to propel
- Stand in shallow water or on poolside and show alternating arm action
- Turn 360 degrees vertically without feet touching bottom
- Achieve a floating position front or back
- Enter the water safely with or without assistance
- Travel 5 metres on the front using an alternating kicking action with a float
- Blow an object travelling through the water
- Splash water onto whole face
Step 3b
Tummy bands/woggle can be worn for all criteria
- Swim through the water blowing an object for 5 metres
- Swim 5 metres through the water showing a breast stroke arm action
- Turn front to back or back to front
- Demonstrate a star float on back for 5 seconds
- Jump into the water (with assistance if required)
- Enter the water from sitting using swivel action and be able to climb out unaided
- Kick 5 metres in a horizontal position, through the water on back using alternating kick action
- Holding pool edge, submerge face and blow bubbles