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Step 3a

Swimming aids can be worn for all criteria

  1. Move forwards using arms and legs to propel
  2. Stand in shallow water or on poolside and show alternating arm action
  3. Turn 360 degrees vertically without feet touching bottom
  4. Achieve a floating position front or back
  5. Enter the water safely with or without assistance
  6. Travel 5 metres on the front using an alternating kicking action with a float
  7. Blow an object travelling through the water
  8. Splash water onto whole face

Step 3b

Tummy bands/woggle can be worn for all criteria

  1. Swim through the water blowing an object for 5 metres
  2. Swim 5 metres through the water showing a breast stroke arm action
  3. Turn front to back or back to front
  4. Demonstrate a star float on back for 5 seconds
  5. Jump into the water (with assistance if required)
  6. Enter the water from sitting using swivel action and be able to climb out unaided
  7. Kick 5 metres in a horizontal position, through the water on back using alternating kick action
  8. Holding pool edge, submerge face and blow bubbles