Children's Swim Classes

Children's Swim Classes

CHILDREN’S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

Only children of current Georgia State University students and members of the Student Recreation Center are allowed to register for swimming lessons. Parents or adult supervisor may not leave pool area. Direct adult supervision is required in the Aquatic Center while children are in the pool or in swimming lessons. You must adhere to pool policies in the Policy and Procedure Guidelines.  Failure to comply with policies may result in loss of privileges and financial reimbursement.

Session 2: March 9- April 20
Registration begins March 4

 
Saturdays
Parent & Child  10-10:25 a.m.  Sofia 
Preschool I 11:15 - 11:50 a.m. Sofia
Preschool II 1 - 1:35 p.m. Elisabeth
Level 1 11 -11:45 a.m. Elizabeth
Level 2 noon - 12:45 p.m. Elisabeth
Level 3  1 - 1:45 p.m.  Alan 

 

Class Descriptions

Parent & child
For ages 6‑36 months; parent must participate in the water with the child. Students develop water acclimation and safety skills. Children will have fun in the water while developing swimming readiness.

 

Preschool I

3 to 5 year olds who are new to the water will develop comfort in the water, learn water entry, bubble blowing, floating, kicking, underwater exploration and general water safety skills.

 

Preschool II

Prerequisite: Able to demonstrate completion requirements of Preschool L1.

3 to 5 year olds who are very comfortable in the water will learn new skills such as combined arm and leg action on front, treading with support and general water safety skills.

 

Learn to Swim Levels 1‑5

These classes are for children 5‑15 years old and taught in the leisure pool. Children are taught to swim and improve their level of skill.

 

Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills

Must be age 5 the first day of the program in order to participate and comfortable away from parent. Objectives: Supported floating on front and back, gliding, kicking, and alternating arm and leg action.

 

Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Objectives: Unsupported float, gliding, kicking on front and back without support, combined arm action with kick on front and back, treading water without support, personal safety and rescue skills.

 

Level 3 - Stroke Development

Prerequisite: Must be comfortable in lap pool.

Objectives: Front crawl with breathing to the side, coordinated back crawl, elementary backstroke, scissor and dolphin kick, treading water skills, diving from the side of the pool, and personal safety and rescue skills.  

  

Level 4 – Stroke Improvement

Objectives: Improve stroke proficiency on front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breast stroke and elementary backstroke, sidestroke, surface diving, open turns, and personal safety and rescue skills.

Special Accommodations 

Chair lifts and wheelchairs are available for persons with disabilities. Please notify the equipment issue desk (404-413-1770) 30 minutes prior to your swim.