Swimming Skills
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Dozens of video links show you how to do key skills.
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— Guide to Safe Scouting, II. Aquatics Safety |
While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn your Swimming Skills. See the Disclaimers. ► Videos show you key skills.
Swimming Strokes► Swimming Lesson Videos - How to Swim BackstrokeElementary Backstroke► Video: Elementary Backstroke BreaststrokeButterflyFreestyleSidestrokeTrudgeon► Trudgeon
Floating► Float - Teaching kids to float
Survival Floating► Survival Floating - Using Clothes as a Flotation Aid Treading WaterPersonal Flotation Devices► How to Pick a PFD for Canoeing Kicks► Flutter Kick (or Freestyle Kick) - Frog Kick (or Breaststroke Kick) - Dolphin Kick (or Butterfly Kick) DivingSnorklingSCUBASwimming Underwater
Lifesaving SkillsReach, Throw, Row, Go► Reach, Throw, Row, Go (with animation at the end) - Reach - Throw
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DisclaimersDisclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice or training. Please note that the only Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR materials recommended by the Boy Scouts of America are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badge Books and Boy Scout Handbook. Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR guidelines are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations.
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