Stage 4 (Bronze) - Practical

Stage 4 (Bronze) - Practical

Objective of Stage 4 (Bronze):

Development of student’s stroke techniques is a focus here, along with coordinated breathing in deep water. This stage sees the introduction of throw rescues and more personal survival skills. One of the goals is to achieve 100 metres of a variety of strokes.

What do I need to know for the online theory quiz? 

Refer to this link.

How the practical test is conducted ? 

Category
Stage 4 (Bronze)
Swim

Swim 100m (4 strokes) continuously:

  • 25m front crawl
  • 25m backstroke
  • 25m breaststroke
  • 25m survival backstroke 

*For Swim and breakdown of item in Bronze sequence, do refer to this YouTube playlist. 

Sequence 4A (w/o goggles)
  • Enter the water using a compact jump (in deep water), resurface, perform a forward somersault
  • Tread water for 2 min
  • In 1.4m deep water, perform feet-first surface dive,
  • Swim through hoops on pool bottom for 2m, 
  • Resurface and exit safely from pool 
Sequence 4B (w/o goggles) 

Dressed in swimwear, shorts and t-shirt demonstrate:

  • 3 min swimming slowly using survival backstroke, sidestroke and survival breaststroke changing every 15m
  • Wave and call for help (rescuer to throw floatation aid)
  • Swim to a flotation aid and kick to pool’s edge, then climb out of water