Level 1
Step 3 of 8 in the LRC Learn to Swim programme, between Beginner 2 and Level 2.
Minimum age
Child should be at least 3 years old
Skill level
Able to swim for a short distance (3m – 5m), demonstrate floating, kicking, and swim with arms.
Class aim
- Kick on back without aid for 10m
- Swim to the wall without parental assistance with Breaststroke arms and Freestyle kick (with head down) for 10m
- Able to lift head and breathe on their own
- Demonstrate Freestyle arms (Scoops) and Freestyle kick with aid (with head down) for 10m
- Able to swim with aid and flip from back to front
- Standing jump / Sitting jump (from the side of pool)
Criteria for promotion
- Swim with 6 proper freestyle big arm for 8 meters.
- Correct backstroke Kick with aid for 8m
- Flip from back to front and stand up on platform
- Swim 4 Freestyle arms and roll onto back to breathe for 8 meters.
Questions about Learn to Swim?
Our Learn to Swim Programme Coordinator, Michelle Lo, can help you find the right class. Email michellelo@lrc.com.hk.