Swimmer 2
Ages 7+. Develop front and back crawl and practise a supported survival sequence.
Lifesaving Society progression.
Personal instruction from Ilios.
Skills in Swimmer 2
Focused practice, with individual attention to your swimmer’s skills and pace.
- Tread water for 15 seconds
- Front and back crawl for 10 m each
- Vertical whip kick for 30 seconds with an aid
- PFD-supported jump, tread and 15 m swim/kick
What’s Included
These are the skills covered in the Lifesaving Society program for Swimmer 2, delivered through Ilios’ private 1:1 lesson experience.
PFD means personal flotation device.
Entries and exits
- Jump into deep water, return and exit.
- Sideways entry wearing a PFD.
Surface support
- Tread water for 15 seconds.
Underwater skills
- Recover an object from the bottom in chest-deep water.
Swim to Survive® skills
- Wearing a PFD, jump into deep water, tread for 30 seconds and swim/kick 15 m.
Movement and swimming
- Flutter kick on front, back and side for 10 m each.
- Whip kick in a vertical position for 30 seconds with an aid.
- Front crawl and back crawl for 10 m each.
Fitness
- Interval training: 4 × 5 m flutter kick with 20-second rests.
Water Smart® education
- Swim with a Buddy; Wear a Lifejacket; Check the Ice; Swim to Survive.
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