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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