Purpose xml version='1.0' encoding='%SOUP-ENCODING%' To build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water Prerequisites Valid American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills certificate OR  Successful demonstration of all certification requirements from Level 2 Learning Objectives ·         Enter water by jumping from the side ·         Headfirst entries from the side in sitting and kneeling positions ·         Bobbing while moving toward safety ·         Rotary breathing ·         Survival float ·         Back float ·         Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back ·         Tread water ·         Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke kicks on front ·         Front crawl and elementary backstroke ·         Learn to look carefully before entering the water ·         Learn to perform simple nonswimming assists ·         Learn to recognize, prevent and respond to cold water emergencies Exit Skills ·         Show proficiency in the front crawl o   Body position-trunk horizontal to 30 degrees; rudimentary body roll; some side-to-side motion of trunk and legs o   Arms-above-water arm recovery; hand enters at or above the level of the head. Arm straight at the elbow during the power phase; power phase finishing at hip level o   Legs-continuous kicking; occasional bicycling action; legs bent at the hips or knees during downbeat; feet may break the surface o    Breathing and Timing-Face in water and breathes consistently to the side-occasional head lift; arms and legs show general alternating pattern ·         Show proficiency in elementary backstroke. o   Body position-Trunk horizontal to 30 degrees; hips may be bent; chin tucked; ears may be out of the water o   Arms-hands may break the surface during recovery; arms extending above or below shoulder level; power phase finishing at waist level o   Legs-Knees may break the surface of the water during recovery; knees may be wider than hips and ankles; ankles may be bent throughout power phase; occasional scissors kick; legs may be partially bent at knee at the end of the power phase; legs apart with occasional flutter kick during glide o   Breathing and Timing-Occasional breath-holding; arms and legs move simultaneously; minimal glide with some forward motion; little or no hesitation before beginning recovery ·         Demonstrate comfort in deep water ·         Enter the water headfirst from both sitting and kneeling positions ·         Jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards