Seated Entry
Seated EntryScoring Rubric
The student will begin by sitting at the edge of the pool. Before entering, the student will pause to check for safety and identify a location to exit. Then the student will place one hand next to their hip, place their other hand outside of the first hand, rotate so they are no longer seated on the deck and their body is facing the wall, and gently lower themselves feet first into the water.
Exhibits any of the following:
❌ Needs instructor assistance
❌ Jumps into the water
❌ Enters the water without either hand on the deck
1.
Performs all of the following:
✅ Sits on the deck before entry
✅ Enters the water feet first with at least one hand on the deck
Exhibits any of the following:
❌ Enters the water without rotating shoulders at least halfway
❌ Does not gently lower body into the water
❌ Needs pool features, such as a ladder or steps
2.
Performs all of the following:
✅ Sits on the deck before entry
✅ Rotates at least halfway
✅ Gently lowers body feet first into the water with at least one hand on the deck
Exhibits any of the following:
❌ Does not look to make sure is safe to enter before getting in the water
❌ Does not finish rotation; front of body does not fully face the wall
❌ Has arms crossed after rotation or when lowering body
❌ Does not keep both hands on the deck when lowering body into the water
3.
Performs all of the following:
✅ Sits on deck and looks to make sure it is safe before entering
✅ Rotates until front of body faces the wall
✅ Has arms parallel with both hands on the deck as they finish rotating
✅ Gently lowers body feet first into the water with both hands on the deck