Personal Survival 1

Circuit rather than lengths should be swum and pupils must wear clothing throughout both awards; everyday clothes must be worn e.g.; Boys - swim wear, long sleeved shirt, long sleeved jumper and trousers. Girls - swim wear, long sleeved blouse, long sleeved jumper, and skirt or trousers.

This group of skills tests the pupils ability;-

to enter water of at least full reach depth from the side of the pool by sliding in from a sitting position;

to tread water for two minutes;

to swim 25 metres to a floating object;

to take up and hold the H.E.L.P. position for five minutes in water of at least full reach depth;

to swim 50 metres retaining the floating object;

to climb out from water of at least full reach depth without using the steps or rail or any other assistance;

answer three questions on when ths skills learned might be used.

Sample Questions

1. What is the safest way of entering unknown water?
2. Why should you keep your clothes on in cold water?
3. Should you take any clothing off in an emergency and if so which?
4. Why should you use only gentle movements when swimming in cold water?
5. Why do you keep your legs pressed together in the H.E.L.P. position?
6. Why do you keep your arms close to the sides in the H.E.L.P. position?
7. should you keep your head out of the water as much as possible?