Denison College - Bathurst High Campus

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Year 9 Marine Studies Pool Swim Test

Cost per student =  $8

Marine studies students are required to complete a swimming test to assess their swimmin ability as part of the syllabus. The swimming test involves:

  • Swimming 200meteres in still water in a recognisable stroke
  • Swimming 25 metres fuly clothes
  • Swimming 10 metres underwater
  • Treading water fr 3 minutes
  • Remove clothing while treading water
  • Make a trouser float
  • Correctly fit a life jacket
  • Simulate swimming under a capsized boat
Students will need to bring:
 
  • Swimmers and goggles
  • Towel
  • Water bottle
  • Recess
  • Long pants and long sleeve shirt that can get wet