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Days, Times and LocationsAquanauts Swimming Lessons are held on two separate days: Wednesday 6.30 pm - 7 pm and 7 pm - 7.30 pm at The James Young High School or Thursday 6.30 - 7 pm and 7 - 7.30 pm at Inveralmond Community High School 
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Beginners 1
Wednesday - 6.30 pm - 7 pm
Thursday - 2 separate classes, one from 6.30 - 7 pm or from 7 pm - 7.30 pm
Thursday - 2 separate classes, one from 6.30 - 7 pm or from 7 pm - 7.30 pm
Beginners 1 will work through the Learn to Swim programme Level 1 and 2, which will include:
- Understanding of basic pool rules
- Pick up objects from the bottom of the pool in shallow water
- Enter and exit pool safely without support
- Using a board/aid float on back unassisted
- Bob up and down repeatedly, submerging body and blowing bubbles through mouth
- Roll 180 degrees from front to back then regain feet
- Kick on front with aid unassisted
- Kick on back without an aid, unassisted
Beginners 2
Wednesday - 2 separate classes, one from 6.30 - 7 pm or another from 7 pm - 7.30 pm
Thursday - 2 separate classes, one from 6.30 - 7 pm or another from 7 pm - 7.30 pm
Thursday - 2 separate classes, one from 6.30 - 7 pm or another from 7 pm - 7.30 pm
Beginners 2 will work through the Learn to Swim programme Level 2 and 3, which will include:
- From standing, swim through a submerged hoop
- Safe entry from sitting and standing position
- Demonstrate floating front and back for 10 seconds
- Push and glide front and back then regain feet
- Demonstrate rotary breathing showing head turning to side to breath
- Rotate 360 degrees without touching pool floor
- Demonstrate a freestyle arm action with a board for 5m
- Demonstrate a backstroke arm action with a board for 5m
Improvers
Wednesday - 2 separate classes, one 6.30 pm - 7.15 pm or 7.15 - 8 pm
Thursday - 6.30 - 7.15 pm
Thursday - 6.30 - 7.15 pm
Improvers will work through the Learn to Swim programme Level 4 and 5, which will include:
- Demonstrate a forward somersault from standing
- Demonstrate a kneeling dive
- Demonstrate 3 different floating positions
- Push off the wall, prone & streamlined, kick for 5m
- Demonstrate understanding of bi-lateral breathing
- Swim 10m freestyle breathing to the side
- Swim 10m backstroke, keeping head still
- Swim 10m on front, showing breaststroke type action
- Kick on front or back for 10m no support
Stroke Development
Wednesday - 7 pm - 8 pm
Thursday - 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Thursday - 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Stroke Development swimmers will work through the Learn to Swim programme Level 5, 6 and 7, which will include:
- Demonstrate a standing dive into deep water
- Demonstrate a good push, glide and streamline. on front and back: hold and kick under water for 5m.
- Using a pull buoy scull 15m on front and back, head and feet first.
- Swim 50m freestyle demonstrating good rhythm and breathing.
- Swim 50m backstroke demonstrating good rhythm and breathing.
- Swim 25m breaststroke attempting pull out and regular breathing.
- Swim 10m using a butterfly action.
- Using a kickboard, kick 4 x 25m freestyle and backstroke.
- Pull 25m freestyle using a pull buoy.
- Swim 100m using 2 different strokes holding good technique and turns without stopping.
Rookie Lifeguard
Wednesday 7 pm - 8 pm
RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool – which means peace of mind for you. Developed especially to appeal to 8 to 12 year olds, with colourful materials and fun, varied activities, the Rookie Lifeguard scheme teaches children how to swim and enjoy water safely, whether in shallow or deeper water.
Built into the programme are lessons in valuable survival, rescue and sports skills…all delivered in an exciting way that will get children involved and motivated. The course can run parallel to your child’s current lessons or club swimming and will enhance the skills they learn in the pool.
For many of our Rookie Lifeguards, our programme offers the first opportunity to explore water safety, gradually gaining independence and confidence while learning vital life skills. Our programme will inspire and embolden your child, helping them keep themselves, their friends and their family safe in the water through a range of fun activities that lead towards a series of awards.
Built into the programme are lessons in valuable survival, rescue and sports skills…all delivered in an exciting way that will get children involved and motivated. The course can run parallel to your child’s current lessons or club swimming and will enhance the skills they learn in the pool.
For many of our Rookie Lifeguards, our programme offers the first opportunity to explore water safety, gradually gaining independence and confidence while learning vital life skills. Our programme will inspire and embolden your child, helping them keep themselves, their friends and their family safe in the water through a range of fun activities that lead towards a series of awards.
Swimming Lesson Fees
Beginners 1 and 2 - 30 minute lesson - £3.50 per week
Improvers - 45 minute lesson - £4 per week
Stroke Development and Rookie Lifeguard - 1 hour lesson - £4.50 per week
Improvers - 45 minute lesson - £4 per week
Stroke Development and Rookie Lifeguard - 1 hour lesson - £4.50 per week