Perform a fall in entry. Stand sideways on poolside or with the back facing the pool. Lean forwards and make a ball with the body, tucking the chin into the chest, bringing the knees up, toes pulled upwards towards the body and falling backwards or sideways into the pool. The forearms are pressed...

Float on the back for 60 seconds without floatation equipment and explain why this is important. Learners perform a star float on the back with arms and legs extended. A star float is preferred because it allows for minimum movement while overcoming the effects of cold water shock. Eyes should be...

Tread water for 30 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 or eggbeater kick. Hands must rema...

Perform a rotation of 360 degrees whilst treading water without flotation equipment. Learners rotate 360 degrees in an upright position whilst treading water. 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 ...

Signal for help whilst treading water without floatation equipment. Learners are in the water, treading water to stay afloat without floatation equipment. They must raise one arm above the head whilst shouting for help. Learners must appear at ease in performing this activity.

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Swim on the front for 10 metres, log roll onto the back and then rest for 60 seconds; return to an upright position to tread water. Learners travel for 10 metres on the front using either head up front crawl or breaststroke; then log roll onto the back to rest for 60 seconds in either star float ...

Swim 10 metres on the front, log roll and swim 10 metres on the back to a floating object. Learners should travel on the front using head up front crawl or breaststroke, rotate using a log roll onto the back and continue to travel backstroke for 10 metres to collect a floating object such as a ba...

Swim for 10 metres towards the side of the pool using long arm front paddle (survival stroke). Learners swim for 10 metres on the front with an alternating leg kick, pulling with alternative arms. Arms are under water and chin is on the surface.

Swim England recognises that some learners may not...

Fully submerge to the pool floor; rhythmically bounce from the pool floor to the surface to take a breath; re-submerge. Repeat four times. Learners should be in at least shoulder depth water so that they can safely fully submerge. When under the water the learner should fully exhale slowly and re...

Demonstrate the heat lessening position. Brackets help with a floating object. Holding a buoyant object such as a float firmly, learners should draw the knees up to the chest, keeping the legs pressed together to retain body heat. The head should stay clear of the water and. Arms should be held c...

Learners should keep the body straight and lean slightly backwards. Climb out from the side, without using the steps. Learners climb out onto the side of the pool. To climb out from the side, the hands should be placed close to the edge of the pool, palms flat and the body weight lifted onto the ...

Recite and show understanding of the four key water safety messages. Learners must be able to recite the four key water safety messages:

1. Always swim in a safe place
2. Always swim with an adult.
3. If you fall in, float, breathe, relax.
4. If someone else is in trouble, call 999/ 112.

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The outcomes of this Award should be performed in water of at least full reach depth, without goggles and light clothing (shorts and t-shirt).

Swim England recognises that some learners may not be able to perform these outcomes identically to what is shown in the video. Swimming teachers have th...