Get comfortable in shallow water
Learn to float on your back and stomach
Practice holding your breath and exhaling underwater
Practice kicking with a kickboard
Learn arm movements for freestyle
Coordinate breathing with arm strokes
Practice the breaststroke kick and arm pull
Practice the backstroke body position and arm motion
Learn the butterfly stroke if ready
Use goggles and a properly fitted swimsuit
Warm up before swimming
Stay relaxed and keep your body streamlined
Take lessons from a qualified instructor
Swim in safe, supervised areas
Build endurance gradually
Rest when tired