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Theoretical Exam Requirements The theoretical exam covers knowledge of pool rules and assistance in swimming, boating, and ice accidents (self-rescue, basic rescue). Practical Exam Requirements Head-first jump from the pool edge and 30 minutes of swimming. During this time, a minimum distance of 800m must be covered, with 650m in either prone or supine position using a recognizable swimming style and 150m in the other body position (switching positions while swimming on the lane without holding on). Starting dive and 25m freestyle Starting dive and 50m breaststroke within 1 minute and 15 seconds 50m backstroke with a forward somersault without using arms or backstroke arms 10m underwater swim from a swimming position (without pushing off from the pool edge) Approximately 2m deep dive from the water's surface, retrieving an object (e.g., small diving ring) three times within 3 minutes Jump from 3m height or 2 different jumps from 1m height 50m swim while pushing or pulling another person