Advanced 2 Award Level 11
ASA National Swim Awards
Progress from one level to the next is based upon achievement of the skills contained in the appropriate award. Swimmers who do not meet the appropriate standard should repeat the current level.
Advanced 2 Award Level 11 (Coaching)
Skill Development
- 3 pre swim loosening exercises.
- Tread water for 1 minute, to include one arm out of the water for 30 seconds signalling for help.
- Swim Front Crawl, head up, and propel a ball for a distance of 15 metres, controlling it throughout. At the end of the 15 metres tread water, pick up the ball with one hand, and throw it o land in a floating hoop positioned 5 metres away.
- On the back, scull head first for 10 metres, back somersault, and scull feet for 10 metres, show a star float holding the position for at least 5 seconds.
- From a push to a glide on the back perform a back circle with body stretched throughout.
Stroke Development
- Swim continuously for 10 minutes using two different completive strokes and changing every length between and altering and simultaneous stroke. Efficient technique must be shown throughout.
- From a push swim 4 x 50 metres on Front Crawl with 10-15 seconds rest between each 50 metre. Efficient technique and control of stroke and pace must be shown throughout
- From a push swim 50 metre on any stroke and use the pace clock accurately time the swim (+/- 1 second)
- Kick for 3 mins continuously changing every length between an alternating and simultaneous kick without using the hands for propulsion.
- From a push, swim continuously for 100m on a stroke other than front crawl, maintaining efficient technique throughout.
