Swimsafer Stage 3
Stage 3 Swimsafer 2.0 Skills Assessment
In Swimsafer Stage 3, You need to:
- Swim 25m on front crawl or breaststroke
- Swim 25m on backstroke
Survival Sequence 3A (w/o goggles)
- Stride/Straddle jump in deep water
- Swim 25m Breaststroke/ Survival Breaststroke
- Swim 25m Survival Backstroke
- Scull head first on back for 5m and recover
- Scull, float and tread water for 50sec
- In chest-deep water, perform feet-first surface dive
- Swim through hoops, place 2m apart using flutter/dolphin kick
- Resurface and exit pool safely
Survival Sequence 3B (w/o goggles)
Dressed in swimwear, shorts and t-shirt demonstrate:
- Swim25m using survival backstroke or breaststroke to a PFD
- Correctly fit a PFD in water, swim 50m with PFD, then climb out of the water
Swimsafer Quiz Answers
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Swimsafer Stage 3 Certificate
Successful applicant will receive an E Certificate of Swimsafer Stage 2 upon passing of the Swimsafer Practical Test and the Swimsafer 2.0 Quiz.
Swimsafer Theory Test Portal
Swimsafer participant are required to complete the Swimsafer Quiz and achieve 80% to pass the test with unlimited attempts.
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The E-Certificate can only be generated upon passing both the Swimsafer Practical Test and Swimsafer Theory Test.
Learning Outcome (Swimsafer 2.0 Stage 3)
- Know at least 3 strokes ideally Freestyle, backstroke and survival breaststroke or Breast stroke, Survival Back and Survival Breaststroke or any combination of the 3 strokes with 2 front and 1 back.
- Treading water for 50 sec
- Know how to wear life jacket in the water
Swim Lesson Plan for Swimsafer Stage 3
Activities/ Exercise | Teaching Points for swimsafer stage 3 | Organisation | Duration |
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Straddle Jump with Demo | Step in with Incline Body & Perform an OutSweep upon touching water surface. Maintain Head above water during the activity. | One by One | 5 mins |
Survival Back Leg Action | Bend – Open- Close Action. Controlled leg action. Do with care. Ensure enough personal space to prevent kicking other accidentally. | All together | 5 mins |
Sculling Demo | Understand the effect of In Sweep, Out Sweep, Down Sweep & Up Sweep arm action. | All together | 5 mins |
Wear PFD in water | Wear in water using backfloat method. | One by One | 15 mins |
Tread water wo goggle | Use Energy Saving method- Save energy 30 sec, 50 sec, 1min. Space out. | All together | 15 mins |
FAQ on Swimsafer Stage 3
6 Stages of Swimsafer
Stage 1
Introduction to water safety, pool rule and pool hygiene. Submerging, bubble, floating on front and back. Simple arm movement and proplusion.
Stage 2
Able to swim 15m on back and 25 on front any strokes. Feet first surface dive at 1.2m. Master at least 2 strokes.
Stage 3
Tread water and wear life jacket. Able to perform sraddle jump and able to perform at least 3 strokes, namely Free, Back and survival Back. Breast stroke can be use as well.
Stage 4 Bronze
Able to swim 25m for each stroke namely Free, Back, Breast & Survival back. Able to forward somersault and head first surface dive. Able to tread water for 3 min.
Stage 5 Silver
Dolphin & Side stroke introduction. Long pant must be worn and swim. Able to swim 50m without goggle. Swim 50m timing for Free, Back, Breast. Wear life jacket in water. Able to do backward somersault. .
Stage 6 Gold
Able to swim fly at least 15m. Swim 100m without goggle. Swim timing for 100m on Free, Back and Breast. Able to remove pant while treading water and make a float. Next level after gold is SSPA.