Stage 4 Test Criteria

Entries & Exits

• Practise more advanced water entry skills, including a compact jump.

• Build confidence entering the water safely in deeper areas.

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Sculling & Body Control

• Develop stronger body control through forward somersaults in the water.

• Improve endurance by practising sculling, floating and treading water for longer periods.

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Underwater Skills

• Build confidence with underwater skills in deeper water.

• Practise feet-first diving and swimming through underwater obstacles while maintaining breath control.

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Swimming & Movement

• Build swimming endurance through continuous swimming.

• Develop proficiency across front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and survival backstroke.

• Improve stroke technique, coordination and stamina across different swimming styles.

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Water Safety & Survival Skills

• Develop greater ability to use different survival strokes and maintain movement in the water for longer periods.

• Practise recognising when help is needed and signalling for assistance.

• Learn how to use a flotation aid to move safely towards the pool edge and exit the water.

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Rescue Skills

• Learn basic rescue techniques using a flotation aid.

• Practise assisting another person in the water while maintaining a safe distance.