Aqua 1 / 1a
Aqua 1-5 Programme
This syllabus has been developed in conjunction with the National Governing Body’s (Scottish Swimming) Learn to Swim Programme which is sponsored by the Bank of Scotland
Aqua 1
To help children become more confident in the water focusing on the basic skills which are essential to future development, including water familiarisation, orientation and controlled propulsion.
Swimmers should perform these skills consistently and competently within each level
| Aqua 1 Skills Required for Promotion | Aqua 1 Standards Expected |
|---|---|
| Answer two water safety/hygiene questions(Question Sheet with Parents) | Two questions answered correctly questions from list of questions |
| Safe entry and exit unassisted | Controlled, safe, feet first entry using steps or sit and swivel |
| Perform movement exercises confidently | Walk, Run, Hop, Skip etc |
| Submerge | Total Submersion |
| Exhale through nose and mouth eg blow floating objects | Nose and mouth in water |
| Stand in shallow water and demonstrate all four strokes (arm actions) | Stand in shallow water, leaning forward on prone strokes, perform arm actions of all four strokes |
| Float confidently on front with aids and regain feet | Competently regaining feet |
| Float Confidently on back with aids and regain feet | Ears in water, competently regaining feet |
| Kick confidently on front and back with aids | Kicking with a woggle encouraging good position |
| Push and glide and regain feet without aids | Smooth push off from wall / steps face in water, hands on top, together, toes pointed, body stretched, no kicking |
Aqua 1a
To help children become more confident in the water focusing on the basic skills which are essential to future developments, including water familiarisation, orientation and controlled propulsion.
Swimmers should perform these skills consistently and competently within each level
| Aqua 1a Skills Required for Promotion | Aqua 1a Standards Expected |
|---|---|
| Answer two water safety/hygiene questions (Questions with parents) | Two questions answered correctly from list of questions |
| Controlled feet first entry | Safe entry from standing position on poolside - unassisted / exit unassisted |
| Standing in shallow water, arms extended below surface, in line with shoulders – demonstrate a sculling action with hands | Hands cupped, figure of eight movement – repeat 6 times |
| Kick 5m Frontcrawl with float, face in water | Arms and legs extended, toes pointed, showing regular alternating leg action |
| Kick 5m Backstroke, float held over tummy | From wall, smooth push off, ears in water, eyes open, legs extended, toes pointed, regular alternating action |
| Attempt Breaststroke Kick with aid | Using woggle / float demonstrating a circling action attempting dorsiflexion and eversion (Teacher can assist in the preparation for the skill by assisting the child with the foot turn out but not for the assessment) |
| Walk demonstrating fly arm action, face in water if possible | Encourage arms over water, entering in line with shoulders |
| Attempt Butterfly kick with or without woggle | Undulating action, face in water, legs together eg wiggly worm |
| Push, Glide, Kick on Front for 5m without aids | Feet off bottom, encourage face in water, arms extended in a streamlined position |
| Push, Glide, Kick on back for at least 3m without aids | Good body position, ears in water, toes to surface |
| Float confidently on front, no aids | Controlled, face in water i.e. star float or various shapes – body motionless |
| Float confidently on back, no aids | Controlled, ears in water i.e star float or various shapes - body motionless |
| Perform a mushroom float | Face in water, hands holding tucked legs |
| Submerge with eyes open, pick up object from pool bottom | Shallowest part of the pool - total submersion, pick up object with hand - repeat action consistently |
Related Information
Aqua 1 to 2a Assessment Questions
Learn to Swim Programme
Aqua 2 / 2a
Aqua 3
Aqua 4
Aqua 5
