Youth Swim Lesson Level Descriptions

Level I
Designed for the beginner swimmer, this class emphasizes increasing your child’s confidence and ease while in the water. Starting out with the aid of a floatation device, our talented instructors will gradually help swimmers gain the ability to swim without aid. Participants will also learn breathing techniques, fully submerging, and floating independently on their front and back. Small class sizes ensure your little swimmer gets off to a great start!

Level II
Free from the need for floatation aid, this class is designed for swimmers comfortable on their front and back and who are ready to swim short distances. Work will begin on simultaneous leg and arm movement with emphasis placed on proper body position; to prepare for further stroke development. In addition participants will begin work on front crawl and elementary backstroke, while continuing to improve breathing technique.

Level III
Focusing on stroke readiness, this class is designed for swimmers who are able to complete at least one full length of the pool. Continued work will emphasize stroke technique in the front crawl as well and an introduction to backstroke and treading water.

Level IV
Designed for swimmers who are comfortable swimming multiple lengths of the pool, this class works to refine strokes learned thus far while beginning to develop endurance. Participants will also be introduced to the breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.

Level V
Intended for the advanced swimmer, this class focuses on refinement of stroke technique and increased endurance. In addition swimmers will learn proper starts and turns as well as swimming terminology.

For more information or level placement, please contact Garrett Burke, Aquatics Director at garrettb@beverlyfitness.com