Aquatic Courses Felisa Mastel Aquatics Coordinator [email protected] 701-671-2625.

Aquatic Courses

Felisa MastelAquatics [email protected]

Aquatic Courses-Learn To Swim Options--

Parent and Child (1&2)

Pre-school 1, 2, 3

Learn To Swim

Level 1

Learn To Swim

Level 2

Learn To Swim

Level 3

Learn To Swim

Level 4

Learn To Swim

Level 5

Learn To Swim

Level 6

Longfellow’s Whale

Tales

Aquatic Courses-and Related Aquatic Options-

Personal Water Safety

Basic Water RescueGuard Start:LifeguardingTomorrow

LifeguardingWater Safety Instructor

(WSI)

First Aid/CPR(Layperson/Professional)

Aquatic Games Aquatic Aerobics

Parent & Child (1&2)Introduce children (about ages 6 mths- 6

years)WSI to provide appropriate handouts

Learn to ask before entering waterLearn to exit safelyFeel comfortable in waterExplore submerging and buoyancy

Swim Options

Pre-school 1,2,3Orient pre-school age children to aquatic

environmentWSI to provide appropriate handoutsBegin and build basic aquatic skillsOptional- Raffy Learns to Swim #651317

Swim Options

Learn To Swim – Level 1Positive AttitudesGood Swimming HabitsSafe practices in & around waterLongfellow’s Whales Tales

Enter/exit--- Blow bubblesBobbing --- Roll to back floatGlides

WSI to provide appropriate handoutsOptional- Raffy Learns to Swim #651317

Swim Options

Learn To Swim – Level 2Fundamental water skillsBuilds on level 1

Floats without supportSwim 5 body lengths

Longfellow’s Whale TalesWSI to provide appropriate handoutsOptional – Waddles in the Deep #651317

Swim Options

Learn To Swim – Level 3Build on level 2 skills – adding deeper water

Swim front crawl – 15 yardsTread 30 secondsSwim back crawl – 15 yards

Longfellow’s Whale TalesWSI to provide appropriate handoutsOptional– Swimming & Water Safety Manual

#651314

Swim Options

Learn To Swim – Level 4Develop swimmers’ confidence in level 3

skills WSI to provide appropriate handouts Improve aquatic skills such as:

Head first entriesSwim under waterSurvival swimming – Treading Front & back crawl, elementary backstroke,

breaststroke, sidestroke & butterflyLearn Longfellow’s Whale Tales

Swim Options

Learn To Swim – Level 5Further learn how to coordinate and refine

strokes from level 4Shallow-angle dive Tuck & pike surface divesFlip & open turns

Longfellow’s Whale TalesImportance of first aid & CPRWSI to provide appropriate handouts

Swim Options

Learn To Swim – Level 6Refine strokes to swim with ease, efficiency,

power & smoothness over greater distancesIntroduce & practice self-rescue techniques

Front & back crawl – 100 yardsButterfly, Elementary Back, Breast & Side

stroke-50 yrdDemonstration of skills from prior levels

WSI to provide appropriate handouts

Swim Options

Longfellow’s WHALE TalesInform children about safe behavior in, on or

around the waterPromote healthful aquatic recreation in, on or

around the waterRecognize potential dangers Identify rules

WSI provide appropriate handoutsTaught alone or within levels of swimming

lessons

Swim Options

Personal Water SafetyBuilds on basic swimming and safety skillsProvide swimmers with knowledge & skills to

avoid aquatic emergenciesPerform self-rescue in some aquatic emergency

situationsSwimmer will explain techniques and

demonstrateRecommended Materials: American Red Cross

Swimming & Water Safety Manual #651314Optional- Water Safety Handbook #651306

Course Options

Basic Water RescueProvide individuals knowledge and skills to prevent,

recognize and respond to aquatic emergenciesPrepare individuals for aquatic emergencies;

teaching how to protect themselves while assisting othersMust be comfortable in chest deep waterDescribe and demonstrate rescue skills

Recommended materials: American Red Cross Swimming & Water Safety Manual #651314

Course Options

GuardStart: Lifeguarding TomorrowProvides youth with foundation of aquatic leadership

knowledge, attitudes & skills for future successful completion of Red Cross Lifeguarding coursesPrevention FitnessResponseLeadershipProfessionalism

Recommended Materials: American Red Cross GuardStart Lifeguarding Tomorrow Workbook #655714

Course Options

Life GuardingKnowledge & skills to prevent and respond to

aquatic emergenciesMinimum age 15 – swim 300 yards

continuouslyProfessionalEmergency Action PlanDemonstrate rescuesLearn first aid/CPR

Materials: American Red Cross Lifeguarding #655731

Course Options

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)Train Instructor candidates to teach water safety,

all learn to swim programs, & water exerciseMinimum age of 16

American Red Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training (FIT)

Describe effective observation for teaching & how to develop

Effective communication–Participants in swim lessons

Materials: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Candidate’s Kit #651311

Course Options

First Aid/CPRProfessional or Lay personProvide knowledge and skills to respond to

an emergency, call for help, and assist victimActivate Emergency Medical SystemDifferentiate life threatening and non-life

threatening emergenciesPerform basic life saving and first aid for

adults, children, and infantsMaterials: American Red Cross First Aid;

Responding to Emergencies (4th Edition) Course Options

Aquatic GamesParticipate in Team Sports

Develop coordination, rhythm, balance, flexibility, agility

Cardiovascular fitnessMuscular strengthEndurance for entire body

Instructor to provide appropriate handouts as needed

Course Options

Aquatic AerobicsSafely participate in activity program

Learn stress management through exerciseImportance of lifelong physical activityMajor muscle groups used in water aerobicsEndurance for entire bodyCardiovascular fitness

Instructor to provide handouts as neededShallow and Deep water aerobics

Course Options

Welcome to Wild Cat Waters at NDSCSContact NDSCS for your Aquatic Needs

We will assist you with a course or A package to customize to your needs-

Felisa MastelAquatics [email protected]