Learn to Swim Stage 5
Strokes and Stamina

Stage 5 is for learners who have developed good technique and are ready to learn more advanced strokes and skills.

Introduction: Swim England Learn To Swim Stage 5

Swim England Learn to Swim Framework Stage 5 is designed to prepare children for more advanced swimming and to develop their skills to a level where they can consider competitive swimming if they wish. By the end of this stage, children should be able to swim with good technique, stamina and speed, and have a basic understanding of racing skills and the individual medley.

Learn To Swim Stage 5 Key Outcomes

By completing the Learn to Swim Stage 5 Award, swimmers will be able to:

  1. Perform a flat stationary scull on the back.

  2. Perform a feet first sculling action for 5 metres in a flat position on the back.

  3. Perform a sculling sequence with a partner for 30-45 seconds to include a rotation.

  4. Tread water for 30 seconds.

  5. Perform three different shaped jumps into deep water.

  6. Push and glide and swim 10 metres backstroke (performed to Swim England expected standards).

  7. Push and glide and swim 10 metres front crawl (performed to Swim England expected standards).

  8. Push and glide and swim 10 metres breaststroke (performed to Swim England expected standards).

  9. Push and glide and swim 10 metres butterfly (performed to Swim England expected standards).

  10. Perform a handstand and hold for a minimum of three seconds.

  11. Perform a forward somersault.

  12. Demonstrate an action for getting help.

Once they have completed this stage, learners can move on to Learn To Swim Stage 6 and continue to develop their swimming skills.