29/11/2019
Swim England Learn to Swim Stage 2 sees swimmers develop streamlining to their strokes and travel without their feet on the floor, using a recognised leg kick.
Learn to Swim Stage 2 is the second step of the core Swim England Learn to Swim Stage 1-7 Awards.
Swimmers are also introduced to aquatic breathing and taught to make safe entries into the water, including jumping.
They will develop basic floating and learn how to rotate to regain an upright position without support. All travel must be achieved without the use of flotation equipment, though buoyancy aids may be used when swimmers aren’t travelling.
Learn to Swim Stage 2 Video
Click or tap play on the video below to view a summary of Swim England Learn to Swim Stage 2.
Stage 2 further develops water confidence and teaches swimmers to breathe confidently while in the water.
Being confident with the face in the water, or having water on the face, is crucial to stroke development. Learning to be happy in the water at an early stage will allow swimmers to develop other skills more quickly later on.
This stage also introduces various safety skills, such as being able to float, while also developing a swimmer’s kicking ability, leading to independent travel in water.
Swimmers will achieve the Rainbow 5m Distance Award once they complete Learn to Swim Stage 2.
My Learn to Swim App: Freddie the Fish
Once your child has completed Learn to Swim Stage 2, they will be able to unlock Freddie the Fish on the My Learn to Swim app.
Learn to Swim Stage 2 Outcomes
By completing the Learn to Swim Stage 2 Award, swimmers will be able to:
- Jump in from poolside safely.
- Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged.
- Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing without support.
- Move from a flat floating position on the front and return to standing without support.
- Push from a wall and glide on the back – arms can be by the side or above the head.
- Push from a wall and glide on the front with arms extended.
- Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the back for 5 metres, without the use of floatation equipment.
- Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the front for 5 metres, without the use of floatation equipment.
- Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the front, to a back floating position, then return to standing.
- Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the back, to a front floating position, then return to standing.
- Perform a log roll from the back to the front.
- Perform a log roll from the front to the back.
- Exit the water without support.
Learn to Swim Stage 1-7 Awards
View our introduction to the Learn to Swim Stage 1-7 Awards or use the buttons below to find out more about the individual stages.
FAQs
Learn to Swim Stage 2 Outcomes
By completing the Learn to Swim Stage 2 Award, swimmers will be able to: Jump in from poolside safely. Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged. Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing without support.
How to pass level 2 swimming? ›
Step from side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water. 2. Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.
How many levels are there in learn to swim? ›
The Learn to Swim Stage 1-7 Awards are divided into progressive stages. They make up the core, national syllabus of learning to swim for primary school aged children. They are designed to reward your child for their development of the essential aquatic skills they need to be confident, competent and safe in the water.
What is stage 3 swimming? ›
Stage 3 (Yellow Hats)
Developing safe entries into the water, including submersion, travelling up to 10 metres on the front and back, progressing rotation skills and water safety knowledge. By completing this Award, without flotation equipment or support, swimmers will be able to: 1.
What is a Level 2 swim coach? ›
To coach on your own, you will be required to hold an Swim England Level 2 Certificate. This qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge to effectively plan, prepare, deliver, monitor, and evaluate coaching sessions.
How many stages are there in swimming? ›
If you're new to competitive swimming, the ASA framework can be a bit daunting. There are ten swimming stages in all, and each one builds on the skills learned in the previous stage. These stages can be divided into three broad categories, beginners, fundamental movements and advanced aquatic skills.
How do you become a Level 2 swim teacher? ›
There are three different ways to complete your SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification:
- Face to Face. This will be delivered at a venue with a tutor at the site. ...
- Blended Learning. This course will start online through interactive e-learning which you do in your own time. ...
- Online and Virtual.
Learn to Swim Stage 1 Outcomes
- Enter the water safely.
- Move forward for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
- Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
- Move sideways for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
- Scoop the water and wash the face.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills: Students will learn how to feel comfortable in the water and safely enjoy it. Level 2: Fundamentals of Aquatic Skills: Children will learn basic swimming skills. Level 3: Stroke Development: Additional guided practice will help students improve their skills.
What does stage 1 swimming mean? ›
Stage 1. Developing basic safety awareness, movement and water confidence skills, using aids or support if needed, to travel 5m on their front and back. Awards achieved on completion are Swim England's Stage 1 and Puffin Awards.
Number of Structured Swimming Lessons
30 years of teaching swimming has shown me that it takes about 75 to 95 hours of structured weekly lessons over a period of approximately 4 to 5 years to become a fully competent swimmer. Of course, the speed of learning varies a lot.
Is there math in swimming? ›
Converting the distance is a process in which you use math – when you have your time in meters, you need to multiply this value by 1.0936, and you will find your new time in yards. When you swim a lap, you take a certain amount of stroke cycles.
What is stage 2 swimming? ›
Learn To Swim Stage 2 Key Outcomes
By completing the Learn to Swim Stage 2 Award, swimmers will be able to: Jump in from poolside safely. Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged. Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing without support.
What is stage 5 swimming? ›
Stage 5 Swimming Outcomes
Perform a horizontal stationary scull on back. Scull feet first sculling action for 5m whilst horizontal on back. Perform a sculling sequence with a partner for 30-45 seconds to include a rotation. Tread water for 30 seconds. Perform three different shaped jumps into deep water.
What does Stage 4 swimming mean? ›
Stage 4. For slightly more advanced children, stage four teaches your child some of the basic swimming techniques, including treading water and swimming underwater. Your child will be working towards being able to swim 20m unaided on their front and back.
What are the phases of swim training? ›
There are five phases of swim training: endurance, strength, speed, taper and recovery. For the best results on race day, spend some time focusing on each phase.
