STA LSP · Core Pathway

Grade 2

10m travel, log rolls and rotation — building on foundation skills with greater independence and distance.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 2 builds on foundation skills — all travel distances increase to 10m and key rotation skills (log roll) are introduced. Buoyancy aids may still be used.

Buoyancy aids may be used for all criteria.

  1. 1.Answer 2 water safety questions about the pool environment.
  2. 2.Enter, turn around, return to poolside.
  3. 3.Push and glide, swim front paddle 10m.
  4. 4.Push and glide, swim back paddle 10m.
  5. 5.Attempt breaststroke legs on front or back.
  6. 6.Attempt undulating movement on front or back 2m.
  7. 7.Submerge face and blow bubbles.
  8. 8.Float on back, log roll to front.
  9. 9.Swim 2m forward, log roll, swim 2m back, roll to vertical.
  10. 10.Tread water 10 seconds.