In order to provide the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills swimmers should attempt all 10 aspects of the award but are only required to pass 8.

Skill Development

• Push off wall or floor to show horizontal position on the front with face in water with / without aids
• Push off wall or floor to show horizontal position on the back with / without aids
• Remaining in a vertical position throughout rotate 360 with feet off the pool floor with / without aids
• Show a motionless floating position and hold for 5 seconds with / without aids
• Climb out of the pool without the use of steps

Stroke Development 

• Kick 5 metres using an alternating action without aids on the front
• Kick 5 metres using an alternating action without aids on the back
• Kick 5 metres using a simultaneous kicking action without aids
• Using arms and legs travel 5 metres on the front without aids
• Using arms and legs travel 5 metres on the back without aids