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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>Enter and exit the water unassisted.
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>While holding your breath, fully submerge your face under water for five seconds.
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Alternately inhale through the mouth above the surface and blow bubbles through the mouth/nose, with face completely submerged, seven times rhythmically and continuously.
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Open your eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects two times.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Calmly attempt to front float for five seconds.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>Front glide for two body lengths.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Calmly attempt to back float for fifteen seconds.
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>Holding on to the side of the pool, kick with your feet for twenty seconds.
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>Using arm and leg motion, swim five body lengths.
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>Learn to put on a Life Jacket and float for thirty seconds.
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate water safety by:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req11a /><noinclude></noinclude>How to call for help in case of an emergency.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req11b /><noinclude></noinclude>Learn how to release a cramp.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req11c /><noinclude></noinclude>Demonstrate reaching assist.
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:<b>d. <section begin=req11d /><noinclude></noinclude>Learn at least ten safety rules when around water.
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