Stage 7
1. SWIM 25 METRES BACKSTROKE
The 25 metres Backstroke must be preformed to the expected stand as described by the ASA in the NPTS resources.
2. SWIM 25 METRES FRONT CRAWL
The 25 metres Front Crawl must be preformed to the expected stand as described by the ASA in the NPTS resources.
3. SWIM 25 METRES BREASTSTROKE
The 25 metres Breaststroke must be preformed to the expected stand as described by the ASA in the NPTS resources.
4. SWIM 25 METRES BUTTERFLY
The 25 metres Butterfly must be preformed to the expected stand as described by the ASA in the NPTS resources.
5. PREFORM A MOVEMENT SEQUENCE OF 1 MINUTE DURATION, IN A GROUP OF 3 OR MORE, INCORPORATING A NUMBER OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:
Sculling – head first, feet first; Rotation – forward/backward somersault, log roll; Floating – star on the front/ on the back, mushroom, create own; Eggbeater – moving, lifting one or both arms out of the water link skills with strokes and sculls.
Movement must be continuous and smooth in-between each skill. The finished performance must appear like a routine of skills as opposed to separate movements.
6. PREFORM A SITTING DIVE (CHECK DEEP WATER ISSUES)
The emphasis is upon rotation of the swimmer from the side into the water. In the instance of a deck level pool, the swimmer must still perform the rotation from the side into the pool. Resulting in a streamlined entry.
7. SWIM 50 METRES CONTUNUOUSLY USING ONE STROKE
The 50 metres swim must be performed to the expected standard as described by the ASA in the NPTS resources.
8. SWIM 100 METRES, USING A MINIMUM OF 3 STROKES
The 100 metres swim must be performed to the expected standard as described by the ASA in the NPTS resources. Continuous swim, with a minimum of a pool length before change of stroke.
9. TREAD WATER USING EGGBEATER ACTION FOR 30 SECONDS
An alternating leg kick must be performed whilst maintaining a high knee position. The thigh remains relatively still whilst the lower leg rotates. The swimmer must appear to perform the movement with ease and a degree of calmness.
10. COMPLETE AN OBSTACLE COURSE (USING MINIMUM OF 4 OBJECTS) WITH FEET OFF THE BOTTOM THROUGHOUT
Teacher must ensure that the obstacle course gives participants the opportunity to go over, under, round and through equipment within consideration of health and safety. A minimum of 4 obstacles to be achieved successfully.
