Improver 1 Award Level 5
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.
Improver 1 Award Level 5 (Intermediate)
Skill Development
- 3 different jumps entering feet first and showing control in flight and on landing (min depth 0.9 metres)
- A mushroom float for 10 seconds
- On the back and using two feet push from the wall into a streamlined position and hold stretched position arms overhead in line with the body for a minimum of 5 secs
- In water of at least shoulder depth, tread water for 10 seconds
- Scull head first, on the back, for a distance of 5 metres
- From a horizontal, flat stretched position (face in water) rotate through 360 degrees and regain the standing position
Stroke Development
- Kick 10 metres using a front crawl leg action, without a float and with hands still
- Kick 10 metres using a Breaststroke leg action, with or without a float
- Kick 10 metres using a Back Crawl leg action, without a float with arms extended overhead, hands together
- Travel 5 metres on the front using legs and arms, roll and continue for 5 metres on the back using legs and arms