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Aquatics Swim Lessons

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SWIM LESSONS

Niles Park District is excited to offer our “Learn to Swim” lesson program. swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is
This program is designed for children of all ages and abilities. Students self-paced but challenging. Please read through the level
work toward the development of five core swim competencies. As they descriptions and sign up your student for the lowest level that
progress, they will be one step closer in becoming a proficient swimmer. teaches the skill your child needs assistance in. If inclement
The levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children weather cancels a lesson Monday thru Thursday, a make-up will be
progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core offered at the same time on Friday of that week. No lessons July 4.

LESSON DESCRIPTIONS AQUA FITNESS

To be prepared for swim lessons, please have your child come with a swimsuit, towel, Overall Benefits to Aqua Fitness: The natural resistance that
goggles, and a swim diaper if necessary. The Swim Lesson Coordinator holds the right to is created when you exercise in water helps build your body’s
switch swimmers into the appropriate level if they do not meet the pre-requisite skills. muscular strength, posture, and balance. And the low impact
style of workouts ensures less stress and pressure is put on
Level 1 Ages 5 & Up the joints of those participating, making water exercise
Pre-requisite: None, ratio: 1:6. This level is designed to adjust children to the water. This level will perfect for active older adults, pregnant woman and even
create a safe and fun environment for students to feel comfortable and excited to be in the water. athletes looking to rehab new or old injuries.
Skills taught include: Bubbles, bobs, submerge face in water, safe water entry & exit and water
safety. If the student is afraid of water, can not swim at all, and will not get their face wet, sign Aqua Zumba
up for this level. Ditch the workout and join the Zumba® party in the pool! Perfect
for those looking to get their Zumba® moves on without all the
Level 2 Ages 5 & Up
Pre-requisite: Pass Level 1, ratio: 1:6. This level is designed to teach front and back floating and impact. Combining the Zumba® philosophy with vigorous aqua
gliding with and without support. If the student can not swim without support, but loves the exercises this is one pool party you don’t want to miss! The water’s
water, will get their face wet, and will jump in, sign up for this level. resistance cushions your feet, knees and back as you dance the
class away! Classes are held in shallow water (chest deep) for a
Level 3 Ages 5 & Up great low impact but challenging workout.
Pre-requisite: Pass Level 2, ratio: 1:6. This class is designed to teach forward movement and Aqua Tabata
direction change. The flutter kick combined with front and back floats will be perfected. Front crawl
and back stroke arm movements and rotary breathing will be introduced. If the student can swim Aqua Tabata water workout is a HIIT (High Intensity Interval
under water or on the surface, can get the occasional breath, and is not afraid, sign up for this Training) workout in the water. Participants use maximal effort for
level. 20 seconds and recover for 10 seconds for 8 rounds of work.
Suspension and weights may also be used in this Tabata group
Level 4 Ages 6 & Up class. Tabata interval training is one of the most effective types of
Pre-requisite: Pass Level 3, ratio: 1:6. This class is designed to teach and perfect body rotation and high intensity interval training. Mixing this format with the
arm movements for the front crawl and back stroke. This level will continue to combine floating, properties of water through a variety of simple, yet intense
kicking, arm movements and breathing. Elementary back stroke will be introduced. On the exercises, allows each class to blast away the calories and provide
completion of level 4 students will be able to swim the width of the pool. The beginning techniques noticeable results in a short amount of time. Whether your goal is
of treading water will also be introduced. If the student can independently maintain a front and muscle tone, weight loss, or both, this class will provide what you
back float for 10 seconds, has the basic arm and head rotation, and can tread water for at least are looking for.
15 seconds, sign up for this level.
Aqua HiLo
Level 5 Ages 6 & Up The Aqua HiLo workout includes a warm-up and cool down, as
Pre-requisite: Pass Level 4, ratio: 1:6. This class is designed to integrate body movement and begin well as five segments that are intended to train cardiorespiratory
stroke development. Rotary breathing will be refined, and students will begin to swim front crawl and muscular endurance. This is a good old-fashioned aerobic
and back stroke the length of the pool. The beginning techniques of diving and breaststrokes will training that was designed to keep the heart rate at a steady state
also be introduced. If the student can swim front crawl and back stroke for the width of the medium-high intensity for over 45 minutes, providing optimal fat
pool, sign them up for this level. burning and cardiovascular conditioning.
Pre-School Swim Ages 3-5 Deep to Shallow
Pre-requisite: None, ratio: 1:4. This class is designed to meet the needs of preschoolers. This class This water fitness program starts in the diving well of the pool and
will develop a high comfort in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children who are ends in the shallow and provides a no-impact but challenging
developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. This class will provide a variety of ways to have cardiovascular workout. Participants will use floatation belts and
fun in the water through games and songs while in a safe environment. This is an independent styrofoam barbells to perform a variety of motions including water
class; therefore, no parent or caregiver should plan on being in the water. walking and running, abdominal work and toning exercises. This
class is designed to burn fat and increase cardiovascular fitness,
12 range of motion and muscle tone.