The Rapids program: Class 1.5 The final stage of our beginner level
Minimum prerequisite: swim 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke with proper turns, 25m Breaststroke, and knowledge of the full Butterfly stroke.
Swimmers will refine the 4 Swimming strokes along with learning each stroke specific rules:
- Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
Focus for this level is mastering the basics of floatation and body position. Propulsion with the legs ie "kick" is also a major component of this level of Swimming. The rules for each of the Strokes in the Sport of Swimming are reinforced and swimmers will work to expand their endurance.