Perform a swivel entry. Learners sit on poolside, place hands together on one side of the body, turn onto the tummy and slide into the water. Hands maintain contact, with the poolside or rail.

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Jump in and immediately rotate 180 degrees to travel back to the side. Start with toes over the edge of the pool, jump upwards and forwards whilst eyes are looking forward throughout; land feet first in the water and allow the body to fully submerge. Once in the water, rotate and return to the si...

Float on the back for 30 seconds. Learners must adopt a star float or other floating position on the back, whilst moving as little as possible. The importance of this is to show how to survive the initial cold water shock phase of immersion/submersion.

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Fully submerge, exhale and resurface. Learners must submerge under water, exhale slowly and return to the surface.

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Log roll from floating on the front to floating on the back. Learners perform a log roll from a flat floating position on the front onto the back (arms can be by the side or above the head), before returning to an upright position (floating or standing depending on the depth of the water).

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Tread water in an upright position for 10 seconds without flotation equipment. The body must be upright with the head clear of the water. Movements made must be stress-free and relaxed. Learners may use a variety of kicks including scissor kick, running type action, breaststroke kick and eggbeate...

Perform a signal for help on the back, whilst holding onto flotation equipment. Learners adopt a floating position on the back comma holding flotation equipment across the tummy. They then raise one arm above the head while shouting for help. Learners must appear at ease when performing this acti...

Exit the water safely without support. Learners may make use of ladder or steps or a beach pool graduated exit or climb.

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Show an understanding of water safety. Understanding can be assessed through question and answer sessions.

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During this Award your child will learn basic water safety awareness and survival techniques such as floating, treading water and submerging and resurfacing, without goggles.

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