ADVANCED MERIT: SWIMMING
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1. Earn the American Red Cross Advanced Beginner Swimmer Certificate.
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2. If you choose not to complete item 1, complete the following:
a. Hold your breath underwater for 15 seconds.
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b. Complete 10 cycles of rhythmic breathing.
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c. Prone float and recovery.
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d. Prone glide, with and without kick.
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e. Back glide, with and without kick.
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f. Survival float for at least 1 minute.
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g. Crawl or beginner stroke for 15 yards.
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h. Elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
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i. Jump feet-first into deep water, level the body and swim 15 yards, then turn
over on the back and return to the starting point.
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j. Demonstrate rescue breathing.
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k. Demonstrate the release of a cramp while in the water.
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l. Demonstrate the proper use of personal flotation devices.
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