Body must be stretched out and fingers angled downwards, legs together and toes pointed. Arms and hands remain in the water throughout.
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Stage 5 Outcome 3
There must be directional changes, and inclusion of a rotation, e.g. a log roll, flip, turn. This might be demonstrated using activities such as 'Follow my Leader', mirroring each other and making patterns.
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Stage 5 Outcome 4
The body must be upright, with the head clear of the water. Movements made must be stress-free and relaxed. The learner may use a variety of kicks including scissor, running-type action, breaststroke kick and eggbeater kick. Hands must remain under water and the skills must be performed in water ...
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Stage 5 Outcome 5
Toes over the edge of the pool side, the jump to be upwards and forwards. The head remains up and eyes forward. The entry must be feet first. Jumps could show symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes e.g. star, pencil, soldier, one arm up, one arm down, etc.