Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services - Summer Swim Lessons / Level 4A (Advanced Stroke Imprv.)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/courses2024-03-29T02:40:21-05:00Level 4A (Advanced Stroke Development)http://priorlake-savage.ce.eleyo.com/course/6974/summer-swim-lessons-2024/level-4a-advanced-stroke-development2024-03-01T00:00:00-06:00<p>A child who enrolls in <strong style="background-color: initial;">Level 4 Advanced</strong> should meet the following requirements:</p><ul>
<li>Is usually older than 10 years old</li>
<li>Able to confidently swim the front and back crawl for 15 yards (over-water recovery, constant kicking, and rotary breathing for front crawl).</li>
<li>Able to confidently perform all of the kicks: flutter kick, whip kick on front and back, scissors kick, and dolphin kick (They will be adding the arms in level 4 advanced)</li>
<li>Flutter kick: starts at the hips, feet remain below surface (moderate splash okay), minimal bending of the knee</li>
<li>Whip kick on front and back: Legs bend at the knees with heels going toward buttocks, feet go out to the side, knees come apart as feet whip around, glide for 4 seconds</li>
<li>Scissors kick: lying on side with legs together, heels come up toward buttocks, top leg kicks out as bottom leg kicks back, legs squeeze together (like scissors), glide for 4 seconds.</li>
<li>Dolphin kick: Legs stay close together, body moves forward as legs kick down and chest pushes down. </li>
<li>Introduction to diving headfirst from a standing position</li>
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