The objectives of Level 5 are to coordinate and refine strokes.  Participants refine their performance of all strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, and sidestroke) and increase their distances.

Prerequisites

Valid American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 4: Fundamental Aquatic Skills certificate

OR

Successful demonstration of all completion requirements from Level 4

Learning Objectives

• Shallow-angle dive from the side then glide and begin a front stroke
• Tuck and pike surface dives, submerge completely
• Front flip turn and backstroke flip turn while swimming
• Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly
• Sculling
• Learn to look carefully before entering the water
• Learn what to think about and do when exhausted or caught in a dangerous situation
• Learn to perform simple nonswimming assists
• Learn about recreational water illnesses and how to prevent them
• Learn how to call for help and the importance of knowing first aid and CPR
• Learn basic safety guidelines for participating in aquatic activities at waterparks