This course sends swimmers on their way to becoming ready for the Mission Valley YMCA Mini Seals or Swim Team. Swimmers progress to learn all four competitive strokes.
Academy Progressive I (Ages 6-13 years)
This course is designed for the student apprehensive about
getting into the water. Instruction consists of balance and
buoyancy, going under water and blowing bubbles. Practiced
students will be able to back float, jump in with assistance and
kick with the kickboard and fins. Prerequisite: Age appropriate, Academy Preschool 1 or
equivalent Ratios: 1:3
Academy Progressive 2 (Ages 6-13 years)
This course is designed for the student comfortable in the
water and able to front float and back float with assistance.
Practiced students will learn arm strokes, turning from front
to back for breath and kicking.
Prerequisite: Age appropriate,
Academy Progressive 1 or
equivalent Ratios: 1:3
Academy Progressive 3 (Ages 6-13 years)
Entering students must be able to swim 20 meters using arm
strokes and kicks with back float breaths. Practiced students
will learn elementary backstroke, side breathing, backstroke,
butterfly kick and diving. Prerequisite: Academy Progressive 2 Ratios: 1:4
Academy Progressive 4 (Ages 6-13 years)
Entering students must be able to swim 25 meters freestyle
without assistance, backstroke and elementary backstroke.
Practiced students will learn breaststroke, butterfly, and
develop strong skills in side breathing and freestyle endurance. Prerequisite: Academy Progressive 3 Ratios: 1:4
Class times & Session Dates (Progressive level only):