WHAT is SwimAmerica? SwimAmerica is a program of swim instruction for people of any age. At its core is a station methodology of teaching and learning – a series of specific skills goals that individuals need to master one after the other – to achieve swim competency and ensure safety in and around the water. The program is designed so that learners can move forward at their own pace.

Station 6 – Backstroke 

Skills to be Learned 

1. Extended freestyle swimming 

2. Backstroke

3. Tread water 

4. Jump in and tread water 

5. Sitting dive 

6. Kneeling dive 

7. Standing dive