Learn to Swim Level 1 | 7:30PM

Purpose: To begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits, and safe practices in and around the water.

Prerequisites: Participants start at 6 years of age.

Learning Objectives:

• Enter and exit the water using a ladder, steps, or through the side
• Blow bubbles through their mouth and nose
• Bobbing
• Open their eyes under the water and retrieve submerged objects
• Front and back glides and floats
• Recover to vertical position
• Roll from front to back and back to front
• Tread water using arm and hand actions
• Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back
• Combined arm and leg actions front and back
• Learn how to stay safe including recognizing an emergency and knowing how to call for help
• Learn how to stay safe in and around the water, including the use of a life jacket, recognizing lifeguards, and sun safety.

Class will be held at the Pharr Aquatic Center located at 1000 S. Fir St. Pharr, TX 78577.