Courage 1/transition
Class size 3 per class
Duration 30mins
Courage 1/Transition is a transitional class and is suited to children that have achieved the Wonder 3 class abilities, and are ready for a new challenge, or are brand new to the aquatic environment. If your child is over 2.5 years of age, and is a little fish in the water, we believe children should never be limited to what we teach them because of their age. However, before we graduate a child to this level we will assess not only their ability, but will also consider their emotional and cognitive functioning. Advanced safety skills, kicking and paddling arms, body position and the all-important safety returns (teaching them how to get back to the side of the pool) are all further developed. Classes numbers are kept small to ensure maximum teaching time.
Courage 3
Class size 3 per class
Duration 30min class
Courage 3 is our entry-level into our water confidence program. In this level, children will learn basic kick and paddle skills aiming to swim 3 meters unaided with a flutter kick and demonstrate a pop-up breath. Other skills learnt will be: performing a front streamline (rockets); front float confidently unassisted; back float confidently unassisted; and kick on front and back using kickboard unassisted. Class numbers are kept small to ensure maximum teaching time.
Once these skills have been achieved and demonstrated consistently for a minimum of 3 weeks, they are then ready to move on to Courage 4.
Courage 4
Class size 4 per class
Duration 30min class
Courage 4 is an assessment-based class. In order to graduate into this class, children must demonstrate all skills of Courage 3. At this level, children will build on their breath control, streamline, and kicking and paddling skills.
To graduate Courage 4, children must swim 5-7 metres confidently and unaided, with correct body position, performing ‘pop up’ breaths. Other skills learnt will be: kick 3 metres on back unaided with correct body position; swim 3 metres underwater using reach and arm pull action; and with assistance, they must also move from a front float to a back float.
