SwimSafer Stage 1

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SwimSafer Stage 1

Introduction to Water Skills (Swimming)

SwimSafer Stage 1 Entries & Exits

Enter the water safely and confidently with slide-In entry and exit using ladder and from pool edge.

SwimSafer Stage 1 Sculling & Body Orientation

Recover from a face down float or glide to a standing position
Recover from a back float or glide to a standing position
Introduction to Floatation Survival Technique

SwimSafer Stage 1 Underwater skills

Submerge in waist depth water, open eyes and blow bubbles.

Movement / Swimming / Strokes

Swim – Any stroke
Forward movement 10 m
Intro to Backward movement 5m

SwimSafer Stage 1 Survival & Activity skills

Support body in an upright position and signal distress.
Grasp a flotation aid thrown for support
Be pulled to safety
Wearing clothing, correctly fit a PFD, jump into the water, float for 30 seconds and then climb out of deep water.

SwimSafer Stage 1 Rescue Skills

N/A

SwimSafer Stage 1 Knowledge

Rules of behaviour in, on or near the water, Water safety knowledge at a swimming pool

Should you ever go swimming alone?
No, always swim with an adult.

Who should you go swimming with?
Mum, Dad or a responsible adult.

What places with water around the home may be dangerous?
Bathtubs, spas, fish ponds, home pools, washing machines, sink, toilets, buckets.

Who can help you at the local pool?
Pool Lifeguards.

What are some rules at the local pool?
No running, no pushing, obey the lifeguards.

What do lifeguards do at the pool?
They supervisor people, help if there is trouble, do first aid, help lost children and make sure
the pool is safe to swim.

If you see somebody in trouble in the water, what should you do?
Shout out for help and go get an adult.

How can you get into the water safety?
Enter using the stairs and ladder holding the railing.

If you get into trouble in the water, what should you do?
Shout and wave for help, float on your back, try to relax.