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Large Group
Water Competency - Fundamental Skills
Ages: 6 years and older
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course
PARTICIPANTS MAY REGISTER FOR ONE SESSION AT A TIME. ENROLLMENT IN
MULTIPLE SESSIONS WILL RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM ALL BUT THE FIRST
REGISTERED CLASS. ONCE A SESSION IS COMPLETED, PARTICIPANTS BECOME
ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER FOR ANOTHER. PLEASE CONSULT THE POOL STAFF FOR
CLASS AVAILABILITY AND REGISTRATION DATES.
This class focuses on foundational water safety and swimming skills.
Goggles are not permitted at this level.
Participants will work toward mastering the Water Competency Sequence,
which must be completed in the following order, without pauses,
assistance, or touching the wall:1. Jump into deep water (overhead
depth), surface, and recover.2. Float on the back or tread water for 1
minute.3. Rotate 360° and orient toward the designated exit.4. Swim
25 yards using front crawl with rhythmic breathing or elementary
backstroke.5. Exit the pool without a ladder, gutter, or assistance.
IMPORTANT: PARTICIPANTS WHO DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PASS THE
COMPLETE WATER COMPETENCY SEQUENCE DURING THE FIRST CLASS WILL BE
WITHDRAWN AND DIRECTED TO REGISTER FOR A MORE APPROPRIATE LEVEL.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IN ADVANCED-LEVEL CLASSES IS NOT GUARANTEED, SO
IT IS IMPORTANT TO REGISTER FOR THE CORRECT LEVEL CLASS. IF YOU ARE
UNSURE OF YOUR PLACEMENT, WE RECOMMEND SCHEDULING A SKILLS ASSESSMENT
WITH POOL STAFF BEFORE REGISTERING.
Skills: Safety concepts, entering and exiting the pool, breath
control, front/back floats, roll over from front glide to back float,
front/back glides, flutter kicking, jumping into the pool, treading
water, freestyle with rhythmic breathing.
Please call the Kearny Mesa pool at (858) 573-1389 to speak with pool
staff if you have any questions.
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Younger children may not progress as quickly as older children because
their strength, coordination, and understanding of processes are
developed at individual rates. An appropriate swimsuit is required at
all times. A parent or responsible adult must remain in the spectator
area at all times. Swim diapers are required for children under 4
years old regardless of toilet training.
It is important to enroll your child in the correct class; necessary
transfers may result in the change of class days and times. There are
NO REFUNDS. For specific information on class prerequisites or level
placement, please contact staff at contact Kearny Mesa pool staff at
(858) 573-1389
Activity Age Category
Children
Location
Kearny Mesa Pool - Main at Kearny Mesa Pool
Instructor
Kearny Mesa Staff
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swimming
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