The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) swim test is used to determine an individual’s swimming ability level, ensuring they can participate in aquatics activities safely. The test consists of two levels: Swimmer and Beginner.
Swimmer Level:
Jump: Jump feet first into water over your head in depth.
Swim 75 yards: Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl.
Easy Backstroke: Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
Sharp Turn: The 100 total yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn.
Beginner Level:
Not specified in the provided search results. However, the BSA Swim Test is used to classify participants as either non-swimmers, beginners, or swimmers. The annual swim check serves to classify swimmers as non-swimmers, beginners, or swimmers.
Additional Notes:
The swim test is designed to evaluate the distinct, essential skills necessary for safety in the water.
The test should be repeated annually to ensure continued safe participation in aquatics activities.
Councils may impose additional requirements for test administrators, and some may authorize unit tests for summer camp use.
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