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Swimming Strokes
► Swimming Lesson Videos - How to Swim
Backstroke
► Backstroke (Back Crawl)
Elementary Backstroke
► Video: Elementary Backstroke
Breaststroke
► Breaststroke
Butterfly
► Butterfly
Freestyle
► Freestyle (Front Crawl)
arm action - breathing - Step-by step Instruction
Sidestroke
► Sidestroke
Trudgen
► Trudgeon
Floating
► Float - Teaching kids to float
Survival Floating
► Survival Floating
Treading Water
► Tread Water
Personal Flotation Device
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Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved equipment (types I, II, or III) is acceptable for use in Scouting aquatics. Ski belts are not acceptable. Scouts and unit leaders should learn which type is appropriate for each specific circumstance and how to wear and check for proper fit.
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► How to Pick a PFD for Canoeing
Kicks
► Flutter Kick (or Freestyle Kick) - Frog Kick (or Breaststroke Kick) - Dolphin Kick (or Butterfly Kick)
Diving
► Diving Safety -
Racing Dive
Snorkling
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| The Snorkeling BSA requirements introduce Scout-age children and adult leaders to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with snorkeling; encourage the development of aquatics skills that promote fitness and recreation; and provide a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity.
Snorkeling Safety is the recommended procedure for conducting BSA swimming activities using masks, fins, and snorkels. Since snorkeling is a swimming activity, Safe Swim Defense guidelines are applicable. Snorkeling Safety clarifies and extends Safe Swim Defense concepts to situations encountered during training and open water snorkeling.
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► Snorkeling
SCUBA
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| Any person possessing, displaying, or using scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) in connection with any Scouting-related activity must either be currently certified by, or enrolled in a training course authorized by the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), or Scuba Schools International (SSI). These agencies are recognized by the Boy Scouts of America for scuba training and instruction. Alternatively, if PADI, NAUI, or SSI training and instruction is not available, certification may be accepted from other agencies that comply with Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) guidelines, provided that such acceptance has been expressly approved by the BSA local council in consultation with the BSA national Health and Safety Service.
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► SCUBA Diving
Swimming Underwater
► Swimming Underwater
Swimming Turns
► Open Turns - Flip Turns
Surface Diving
Lifesaving Skills
Reach, Throw, Row, Go
► Reach, Throw, Row, Go (with animation at the end) - Reach - Throw
Related Awards
- Aquatic Award Links
See also
External links
Disclaimers
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice or training.
Please note that the only Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR materials recommended by the Boy Scouts of America are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badge Books and Boy Scout Handbook. Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR guidelines are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations.
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