Table 3

Aquatic Skills Checklist (ASC)

ItemAquatic skillAssessmentType of skill
1Water entry and exitSafety and autonomy when entering and exiting the water.Safety
2Breath controlRhythmic exhalation underwater.Adaptation
3Prone floatingAbility to float face down, with or without support.Adaptation
4Supine floatingAbility to float on the back, with or without support.Adaptation
5Propulsive glidingGliding followed by basic kicking.Movement
6Sustained kickingUse of the front crawl kick while maintaining breathing.Movement
7Basic propulsion Movement in the water using simple arm and leg actions.Movement
8Survival swimmingMoving a short distance in a safe and controlled manner.Safety
9Back turnChange from prone to supine position to rest and breathe.Safety
10Front crawlSwimming with alternating arm movements and rhythmic breathing.Formal swimming stroke
11BackstrokeBackstroke swimming with alternating arm strokes.Formal swimming stroke
12Elementary backstroke kickUse of the whip (wedge) kick in the supine position.Formal swimming stroke
13Flutter kick techniqueAbility to perform the butterfly kick.Formal swimming stroke