19179 LSV Survival Swimming POSTER v2 copyskills. In order to retain these skills, students need...
Transcript of 19179 LSV Survival Swimming POSTER v2 copyskills. In order to retain these skills, students need...
SWIMMINGPATHWAYS
Swimming and water safety are lifelong skills. In order to retain these skills, students need continued participation and practice.
Achieving the Victorian Water Safety Certificate opens the door to a rangeof aquatic activities and further education opportunities.Open water
programs• Open water learning experience • Open water swimming/ triathlons• Surf sport• Canoeing, Rowing, Kayaking
Pool based water sports
• Water polo• Aqua aerobics • Diving• Underwater hockey• Synchronised swimming
Fun days• Waterslides• Wave pools• Water safety scenarios• Inflatables • Games
Link Programs with Other School Initiatives
Lifesaving training
• Frist aid and CPR • Aquatic rescues• Basic emergency response • Meet a Lifeguard• Links with Life Saving Clubs• Bronze Awards
Competition swimming
• Time trials• Endurance • Race dives • Training and stroke development• Preparation for school carnivals
Competition swimming
• Time trials• Endurance • Race dives • Training and stroke development• Preparation for school carnivals
Employment pathways
• Swimming Teacher• Pool Lifeguard• Beach Lifeguard• Swimming Coach
Healthy eating Do you have a café on site that can provide healthy snacks?
Can the students pack their own healthy snack to eat after lessons?
Walk to School Week Is the school close enough for the students to walk to the pool?
Or can the bus stop a short distance from the pool for students to walk?
Bike educationIs the school close
enough for the studentsto ride their bike to the pool?
Create alternative aquatic programs
Utilise other centre facilities Can you link with a gym or group fitness room to use equipment such as exercise bikes to offer alternative programs? E.g. Triathlon
Victorian school organisations• ACHPER• Outdoor Education Victoria• Health and PE Tertiary Advisory Group
Aquatic industry organisations • Local Surf Clubs• Play It Safe By The Water• Water Polo Vic.
Relevant programing
Other organisations
Local drowning statics & waterways Create relevant programming by offering open water classes at local waterways. Utilise current drowning statistics to make water safety classes relevant.
School needs Communicate with schools to gain an understanding of what other initiatives
they are participating in. Create relevant programs based on school needs.
Extended learning opportunities Keep students engaged by offering a range of alternative programs which extend their skills:
Day 1: Water safety scenarios & CPR
Day 2: Water polo
Day 3: Boat safety and PFDs
Day 4: Aqua aerobics
Day 5: Meet a Lifeguard
Dry ProgramingPrograms such as the Water Smart
Award can be offered in school – Saving the cost of transport.
Dry programming can be included as part of an alternative program.