Learning efficient Strokes is an important element of an integrated swimming and Lifesaving program. The course covers efficient stroke techniques and how they may be applied to swimming, survival and Lifesaving. The course outlines the advantages and disadvantages, techniques, body position, leg action, arm action, breathing and rescue modifications for each of the six (6) Swimming and Lifesaving Strokes: the freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke and survival backstroke. Pool Lifesaving is introduced as a Culture and Sport for maintaining fitness level in lifesaving practice.