Skill lesson 1
In neck-deep water, bathers must enter the pool by facing the ladder, steps, or ramp and grasp/slide their hands down both the handrails until their feet touch the bottom of the pool. They should then walk to the nearest rim or gutter unassisted.
Skill lesson 2
One should be able to sit on the edge of the pool with an assistant (instructor) and/or classmate standing in neck-deep water. They must then slide into the water with assistant ‘spotting’ or grabbing hands to a steady standalone area in the water.
Skill lesson 3
Bathers should face the pool and crouch low with their toes curled over the edge and then jump into neck-deep water to a standing position without a spotter or any assistance.
Skill lesson 4
One must stand erect and jump into neck-deep water without any assistance, toes over the edge, and feet apart or together.
Skill lesson 4b
Bathers should repeat lesson 4, but try and jump out as far as possible using arm swing. Instructors can even organize a game or competition for a group at this point.
Skill lesson 4c
Bathers must repeat the previous lesson, but try and jump as high and as far out as possible.
Skill lesson 5
One must stand erect with both feet together, toes over the edge, and repeat 4c, but prior to entry perform 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and one twist jumps in the air. Bathers should be encouraged to twist without using the deck for traction and to use their arms and neck/head movement once mid-air.
Note: In a 10-lesson schedule, this is the time to ensure progress with dunking, holding breath, eyes open, blowing bubbles, bobbing, etc.
Skill lesson 6
In a minimum of 2-m (6.5-ft) deep water, bathers should curl the toes of their leading foot/leg over edge, bend their forward knee slightly, straighten the other leg back on the deck or dock, lock their thumbs, pin their ears with both arms, and rotate forward into the water headfirst. On entry, they should arch and steer upward to vertical tread water, and/or swim to the edge.
