Improver 2 Award Level 7
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 2 Award Level 7 (Stroke Improver)
Skill Development
- A straddle jump entry into water of at least full reach height (or 1.8m)
- From a head first surface dive swim underwater for a distance of 5 metres and pick up an object using both hands; return the object to the side and then climb out unaided (minimum depth full stretch height)
- Starting with a push glide demonstrate a forward summersault
- Scull head first, on the back, for 5 metres; rotate to front; half forward summersault, scull 5 metres feet first on the back
Stroke Development
- Kick 20 metres using an efficient Front Crawl leg action, holding a float
- Kick 20 metres using an efficient Breaststroke leg action, holding a float
- Kick 20 metres using an efficient Back Crawl leg action, arms extended
- Swim 25 metres full stroke Breaststroke showing basic technique
- Swim 25 metres full stroke Front Crawl showing basic technique
- Swim 25 metres full stroke Back Crawl showing basic technique
