CSU SWIM CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

 

Parent & Tot (walking – 3 years)
A program designed for children 1 year of age to 3 years of age. The objective is to get a good, safe, fun start in the water with a trusted adult. Only one child per adult. Adults do not need to know how to swim, but should be prepared to go underwater.

Parent and Preschool (ages 3 – 5 years)
Previously Parent and Tot
A Program designed for children 3 - 5 1/2 years of age. The objective is to help the child explore the water, gain confidence and learn basic skills in the water with a trusted adult. One child per adult please. Adults do not need to know how to swim, but should be prepared to go underwater.

Preschool 1 & 2 (ages 3 – 5 years)
A program designed for the motor abilities of the 3 1/2 - 5 1/2 year old child. The child must have attended at least one Parent and Preschool or Parent and Tot program. Comfort with an instructor without a parent in the room is essential. Skills taught are consistent with Level 1 and Level 2.

Level 1 Introduction to Water Skills (age 6 and over)
Balance, comfort, and independence in the water are the primary focus. Rhythmic breathing is introduced. Safe entries and exits as well as arm and leg movements through the water are performed. Lessons are held in the shallow water.

Level 2 Fundamental Aquatic Skills (age 6 and over)
Balance and movement through the water are the primary focus. Changing position from front to back float, beginner stroke with rhythmic breathing, sculling and flutter kick on back are performed. Lessons are held in shallow water.

Level 3 Stroke Development (age 6 and over)
Development of Front Crawl and Elementary Backstroke is primary focus. Deep water skills including diving, underwater swimming, treading water and survival float are performed. Independence and comfort in deep water is essential for this level as some classes are held in deep water.

Level 4 Stroke Improvement (age 6 and over)
Front and Back Crawl are refined through drills. Sidestroke and Breaststroke kick are developed. The Butterfly is introduced, and head first entries from the deck, the diving board, and starting blocks are learned. Ability to swim Front Crawl 25 yards is a prerequisite for this level as lessons are held in lap lanes.

Competitive Skills Training (age 8 - 18)
Must be proficient in Level 4 Swim Skills. Stroke technique and stroke efficiency will be the focus of this program. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle (a.k.a. Front Crawl) and Backstroke (a.k.a. Back Crawl). Skills worked on will include Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, competitive starts and turns. Stroke drills, sets with a pace clock and a basic introduction to springboard diving will also be presented.

Adult Beginner
This class is designed for adults who do not have experience in the water. The goal is to overcome any fear of water and to teach the basic swimming techniques. Participants will work on water adjustment, balance, flutter kick, rhythmic breathing and arm movements.

Adult Intermediate
This class is designed for adults who have a basic understanding of swimming and are comfortable in the water. The goal is stroke efficiency. Participants will work on Front Crawl, Back Crawl, and Breaststroke. Additional strokes will be introduced as students are ready.

Adult Advanced
This class is designed for adults who can perform the Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, and Sidestroke. The goal is to develop proficient and quality strokes. The Butterfly, speed turns and flip turns will be taught. Fitness training will be incorporated throughout the class.

NOTE: If student is not able to perform skills for the previous level on the first day of class they will be moved to a more appropriate level which may be held at a different time. If you have questions on which level to sign up for Contact Cindi Bartko at 1-216-802-3258