Rushmoor Youth Swimming - Farnborough

Farnborough Leisure Centre
Thursday's 6:30 - 8:00

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Courses Overview | Octopus 1 | Octopus 2 | Octopus 3 | Goldfish 1 | Goldfish 2 | Goldfish 3 | Angelfish 1 | Angelfish 2
Angelfish 3 | Shark 1 | Shark 2 | Shark 3 | Water Safety Bronze | Water Safety Silver | Water Safety Gold

Goldfish 3: Level 2 - Course Criteria

This test should be taken in shallow water, buoyancy aids may Not be used unless otherwise stated.
Candidates Must pass all sections to be awarded the badge.

1. Answer two water safety questions

2. In chest deep water perform 2 different types of entry and tread water for 15 seconds

3. Swim 15 metres back stroke

4. Swim 15 metres recognised front stroke – pupil’s choice

5. Swim 10 metres, holding a float under each arm using lifesaving backstroke leg kick

6. Swim 5 metres using dolphin leg kick on the front or the back

7. Push and glide on the surface, pike sharply and perform a handstand with both hands on the bottom of the pool - in chest deep water

8. Perform a horizontal float on the back and hold for 5 seconds, roll on to the front and hold for 5 seconds then roll onto the back and hold for a further 5 seconds