{"id":9495,"date":"2025-07-30T15:05:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T13:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/?p=9495"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:29:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:29:36","slug":"swimming-skills-1-3-diploma-explained-for-continued-learning-after-c-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-skills-1-3-diploma-explained-for-continued-learning-after-c-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming skill 1-3 diplomas explained for continued learning after C"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instant answer: what is Swimming Skills 1-3?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After diploma C, your child is \"water-safe\", but the learning curve does not stop there. With the <strong>Swimming proficiency diplomas 1, 2 and 3<\/strong> children deepen their technique, fitness and self-reliance - even outside the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Diploma<\/th><th>Core elements<\/th><th>Additional clothing<\/th><th>Distance<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>ZV 1<\/strong><\/td><td>School &amp; backstroke refinement - 50m breaststroke<\/td><td>Shirt + shorts<\/td><td>150 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ZV 2<\/strong><\/td><td>Header start - butterfly kick - rescue bobbin throw<\/td><td>Long trousers + shoes<\/td><td>225 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ZV 3<\/strong><\/td><td>Underwater orientation 9 m - 4-beat combination set<\/td><td>Jacket + shoes<\/td><td>300 m<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Average trajectory duration: <strong>20 weeks<\/strong> (1\u00d7 pw) or <strong>12 weeks<\/strong> (2\u00d7 pw).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why continue studying after diploma C?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining &amp; deepening technique<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mulier Institute shows that children who quit after C within a year <strong>\u2248 30 %<\/strong> of their technique. Swim skill keeps strokes sharp and introduces chest crawl improvements and butterfly kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety in open water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Underwater orientation, longer distances and clothes swimming from ZV 3 reduce the risk of panic in puddles, lakes or sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gateway to new sports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After Swimming Skills, children can enter <strong>snorkelling, survival routes<\/strong>. See the complete overview at <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/other-swimming-lessons\/\">other swimming lessons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A trial lesson first?<\/strong> Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/trial-lesson\/\">free trial lesson<\/a> and discuss goals with our instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements per diploma - checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming skill 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>150m total - 75m breaststroke, 50m back, 25m breaststroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Picking up ring at 6m and back up with eyes open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing: swimwear + shirt + shorts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time limit: 5 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming skill 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>225 m - additional 50 m breast crawl + 25 m butterfly kick with snorkel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head start \u2192 breaststroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rescue bobbin 8 m casting &amp; donning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothes: long trousers + sneakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time limit: 7 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming skill 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>300 m - incl. 50 m butterfly stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Underwater 9 m under raft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combi test: backward jump \u2192 30 s water kick with hands high \u2192 25 m back crawl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing: jacket + long trousers + shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survival: 60 s float in HELP position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample lesson structure &amp; schedule - 20-weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Week 1-4:<\/strong> repeat C technique, start chest crawl arms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 5-8:<\/strong> build-up to 100 m, first snorkelling exercises (ZV 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 9-12:<\/strong> clothes swimming complete, rollover starts, rescue bobbin throw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 13-16:<\/strong> butterfly-kick, underwater 6 \u2192 9 m, fitness circuit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 17-19:<\/strong> mock exam &amp; video analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Week 20:<\/strong> NRZ exam + diploma party<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Accelerate? Take 2 lessons a week, book <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/private-swimming-lessons\/\">private swimming lessons<\/a> or choose a combo <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/other-swimming-lessons\/\">other swimming lessons<\/a>; shortened to \u00b1 12 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming skills vs snorkelling\/survival certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>ZV 3<\/th><th>Snorkel 1<\/th><th>Survival<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Focus<\/td><td>All strokes + safety<\/td><td>Breathe &amp; equalise<\/td><td>Clothing survival open water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entry requirement<\/td><td>C-diploma<\/td><td>B-diploma<\/td><td>C-diploma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lesson duration<\/td><td>20 weeks<\/td><td>6 weeks<\/td><td>10 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>See all options on our <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/other-swimming-lessons\/\">other swimming lessons<\/a>-page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Success factors &amp; common mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common mistakes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legs sag due to weak core<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect breathing in breast crawl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too little rest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Success tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\u00d7 10 min plank + superman per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathing exercise: blowing out 10\u00d7 underwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan an extra lesson in the school holidays<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiences &amp; results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Emma (9):<\/strong> \"After six weeks of feedback, butterfly stroke became my favourite; in 13 months, I achieved all three diplomas.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daan (11):<\/strong> Combined Snorkel 1 and ZV 2; both certificates in 8 months.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Flow-through Swim Club ABC: <strong>82 %<\/strong> achieves ZV 1-3 within 25 weeks (group \u2264 8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary &amp; next step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ZV 1-3<\/strong> Deepens technique, fitness and safety - see <a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/other-swimming-lessons\/\">other swimming lessons<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pathway 12-20 weeks, depending on lesson frequency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to swim on?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.nl\/en\/swimming-lessons-in-amsterdam\/trial-lesson\/\">Book free trial lesson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/zwemclubabc.easyswimportal.com\/dmz\/signup\/1\">Subscribe directly to a swimming package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With Swimming Skills, your child will continue to grow in technique, confidence and enjoyment with every swimming adventure.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grow further after diploma C? 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