Award

1

1. Enter the water safely (steps or swivel entry)
2. Move forwards, backwards and sidewards for 5 metres
3. Scoop the water and wash the face, wash hair, be at ease with water showered from overhead
4. Blow bubbles a minimum of 3 times with nose and mouth submerged
5. Take part in a movement game
6. Give examples of two pool rules
7. Recognise and understand beach flags
8. Exit the water safely

Award

2

1. Enter the water safely (steps, swivel, or jump)
2. Move from a horizontal floating position on the front and return to standing (aids may be used)
3. Move from a horizontal floating position on the back and return to standing (aids may be used)
4. Push and glide in a horizontal position to/ from the pool wall on the front
5. Push and glide in a horizontal position from the pool wall on the back
6. Travel on the front for 5 metres (aids or equipment may be used)
7. Travel on the back for 5 metres (aids or equipment may be used)
8. Maintain a floating position on the back
9. Demonstrate a signal for help
10. Exit the water safely
11. Understand the water safety code

Award

3

1. Jump in and submerge (minimum depth 0m)
2. Fully submerge to pick up an object
3. Perform a tuck float for 5 seconds
4. Push from wall & glide on the front arms extended on the surface
5. Push from wall & glide on the back, optional arms extended
6. Perform a rotation from the front to the back to gain an upright position.
7. Perform a rotation from the back to the front to gain an upright position.
8. Identify & discuss an open water hazard
9. Exit the water safely

Award

4

1. Jump in, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (minimum depth 0m)
2. Push & glide towards the pool floor with arms extended
3. Perform a sequence of changing shapes (minimum of 3) whilst floating at the surface
4. Push & glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back
5. Push & glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front
6. Travel 5 metres on the front, tuck to rotate around the horizontal axis to return on the back
7. Travel 10 metres on the front
8. Travel 10 metres on the back
9. Perform a shout & signal rescue
10. Exit the water safely without the use of steps

Award

5

1. Jump in, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (minimum full reach depth)
2. Perform a horizontal stationery skull on the back
3. Kick 10 metres Backstroke, (one item of equipment optional)
4. Kick 10 metres Frontcrawl (one item of equipment optional)
5. Kick 10 metres Butterfly or Breaststroke on the front or on the back (equipment may be used for breaststroke only)
6. Travel on back and log roll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto front
7. Travel on front and log roll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto back
8. Swim 10 metres, choice of stroke is optional
9. Give two examples of where it is safe to swim and why
10. Exit the water safely

Award

6

1. Perform 3 different jumps into deep water to include a straddle jump
2. Perform a head first skull for 5 metres
3. Two out of the following three must be completed.

1. Swim 10 metres Frontcrawl
2. Swim 10 metres Backstroke
3. Swim 10 metres Breaststroke

4. Tread water for 30 seconds.
5. Perform a handstand and hold for a minimum of 3 seconds  
6. Perform a forward somersault, tucked in the water
7. Swim 10 meters in clothes
8. Swim 25 metres, choice of stroke is optional
9. Exit deep water without the use of steps

Please note additional awards such as the national curriculum aquatics award and national curriculum self-rescue award may also be taught as additional awards, however the core focus will be on awards 1 to 6.