Competency Test for Swimming

Competency Test for Swimming

Ralston High School

To meet RHS graduation requirements, all students must complete 20 credit hours of

Physical Education. Of these 20 credit hours, 5 must be in Family Life Education and 2.5 must be in Swimming. The Swimming requirement will be waived, however, if satisfactory performance is demonstrated on the Swim Competency Test. Credits are NOT awarded for passing this test, so another Physical Education course will need to replace the credits that would otherwise be fulfilled with the Swim/Activity course.

Swimming Competency Test Requirements:

Demonstrate the ability to swim 50 yards of each of the following strokes in acceptable form:

Freestyle/Crawl Stroke

Back Crawl Stroke

Elementary Back Stroke

Breast Stroke (Minimal competency required)

Side Stroke

Perform two of three surface dives:

Feet First

Tuck

Pike

Perform standing dive and glide from the side of the pool. The glide must be maintained for 6 meters

Swim 37.5 (12.5 yards) feet under water.

Swim 400 yards in less than 12 minutes using 2 or more of the above strokes.

Tread water for 5 minutes.

Identify and demonstrate 2 Reaching/Extension equipment assist.

Demonstrate basic Rescue Breathing Skills. (American Red Cross)

The instructor administering the test will determine acceptable form. Criteria for acceptable form will be based on the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Manual (Staywell). Students should use this manual as a reference to prepare for the test. All skills are explained in detail. No instruction will be given prior to or during the test.

Mr. Hartfield will administer the Swimming Competency Test at the RHS swimming pool. Students in grades 8-12 are eligible to take the test on one of the following dates (times): Friday, April 12 (3:20) OR Friday, April 19 (3:30). Students should plan to be actively involved in testing activities for a minimum of 1 hour. Students must pre-register for a test session by calling RHS at 402-331-7373. Testing sessions are limited to the first 12 students who call to pre-register.