k-8 physical education · swimming curriculum kindergarten entry standard grade level objectives...

©Brownell-Talbot School 2010 1

K-8 Physical Education Swimming Program Objectives

SAFETY: Students will demonstrate knowledge of aquatic environment safety and hygiene concerns, and demonstrate basic safety and hygiene practices.

SWIMMING SKILLS: Students will demonstrate face-up floating and lifesaving endurance in the water, inline swimming, and some advanced swimming techniques.

AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Students will participate in a variety of aquatic-related activities, games, and sports promoting use of the pool for recreation, competition, and lifetime fitness.


Entry Level Standards Kindergarten and First Grade

Kindergarten: Kindergarten Swimmers are required to jump into the pool from a standing position on deck, swim 15' to the end wall and exit the pool unassisted. Swimmers may use any swimming stroke or combination of swimming strokes.

First Grade: First grade swimmers are required to swim one length of the pool backstroke. The swimmer must maintain a horizontal body position on the back for the entire swim. Any combination of elementary backstroke and competitive backstroke arms and legs may be used.


Entry Level Standards Second through Eighth Grades

Swimmers must perform both crawl stroke and backstroke. The standard for the backstroke is a horizontal body position on the back for the entire swim. Any combination of elementary backstroke and competitive backstroke arms and legs may be used.

Crawl stroke must be performed in with the body horizontal and the face in the water. Arms must recover over the water. Either a roll-to-side or roll-to-back breathing technique may be used. The head must remain in line with the spine at all times. Lifting the head out of line with the spine disqualifies the swimmer from the test.

Tip: An easy way to watch for proper breathing technique is to watch the swimmer from the front. When watching from in front of a swimmer performing crawl stroke the evaluator should not be able to see the swimmer's face, only the top of his or her head as he/she rotates from stomachs to side or back. These swimmers are demonstrating thee different styles of breathing. Even so, if you were standing directly in front of any of these swimmers you would see only the top of their heads as they roll to breathe.


Swimming Curriculum Kindergarten

Entry Standard

Grade Level Objectives

Suggested Activities

Evaluation & Awards

Enter the

water, swim 15’ in any

manner, and exit the pool unassisted.

SAFETY: Demonstrate an understanding of swimming hygiene practices and pool rules. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to jump into the water from the side of the pool, recover to a relaxed back float, complete a 25 yard back stroke swim, and exit the pool unassisted. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to engage in safe, interactive water play.

Introduce and practice following pool rules and good hygiene practices. Backstroke practice – both elementary and competitive backstrokes. Jump in and recover to back float practice. Conditioning to prepare for 25 yard swim. Games & jumping off the board.

Crew Member Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for Kindergarten: Jump off diving board


Kindergarten Safety Material

HEALTHY SWIMMING: You can't have good times when you are sick. You don't want to get sick and you don't want anyone else to get sick. Recreational Water Illnesses (RWI's) are illnesses that are spread by swallowing, breathing, or having contact with contaminated water. RWI's can cause a variety of symptoms, but the most common is diarrhea.

Pools use a variety of methods to sanitize their water, but the best way to not get sick is to avoid getting the germs in the water in the first place, and to avoid getting any live germs that may be in the pool into your body.

Practice these safe swimming behaviors when using a swimming pool:

1. Don't go swimming when you have diarrhea. 2. Avoid swallowing pool water or even getting it in your mouth. 3. Shower before swimming and wash your hands after using the toilet. 4. Take lots of bathroom breaks.


Kindergarten Safety Material continued

How can you help keep yourself safe?

Be smart. Study the list above and practice safe swimming habits.

Be patient. You may have to wait sometimes for everyone to use the bathroom and shower before swimming or during frequent bathroom breaks. Be patient. You can't have good times in the pool when you are sick or if someone in your group gets sick.

Be a good sport. Don't swim when you have diarrhea and be understanding if you can't go swimming because someone in your family or play group has diarrhea and can't swim. You want everyone to be safe and stay healthy.

TEST QUESTION: Name two safe swimming behaviors?


Swimming Curriculum First Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

Swim 25 yards of

continuous backstroke.

(Either elementary

or competitive backstroke

may be used.)

SAFETY: Demonstrate an understanding of elements that make up a safe swimming environment. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards of crawl stroke using roll-to-back or rotary breathing. Demonstrate the ability to swim 50 yards of continuous backstroke. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to use inflatable rafts, rings, and other pool toys in a safe manner.

Review Kindergarten skills. Discuss elements of a safe swimming environment. Crawl stroke and backstroke practice. Conditioning to prepare for 25-yard crawl stroke and 100-yard backstroke swims. Games using inflatables and other pool toys. Walk the Plank practice.

Crew Member Award: Complete entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for First Grade: Walk the Plank


First Grade Safety Material Flotation Device Safety: To swim means to be able to move about in the water by yourself, and to be able to stop and rest without wiggling around. Kicking and wiggling in the water makes you tired. The real good times in the pool start when you learn how to swim. If you haven't learned how to swim, don't use flotation devices in the pool. Improper use of flotation devices is unsafe and it keeps you from being able to learn to swim as fast as you would if you hadn't played with them. Flotation devices like rafts, rings, noodles, water wings, swimmies, and flotation swim suits all force you to maintain a vertical position in the water. Vertical means straight up and down - like when you are standing. This is just the opposite of what you need to do to swim! Once your muscles learn to move around the pool with your body vertical, it takes a long, long time for them to unlearn that and learn to swim in a horizontal position in the water.


First Grade Safety Material continued 1) Do Not wear or use flotation devices until you can float on your back and swim at least fifteen feet by yourself. 2) Do learn how to swim. Playing with rafts, rings, and noodles is fun! 3) Take the DUMP TEST. Sit on a raft and have someone flip you over and dump you off the toy into the water. Float on your back after being dumped. Hold a relaxed back float for a count of five and then swim to the side of the pool.


Be smart. Understand that flotation devices should only be used by people who can swim independently.

Be patient. Practice, practice, practice. You can learn how to swim. Sometimes it takes a while to learn how to float on your back and move around the pool by yourself. Never give up. Keep practicing until you can swim.

Be a good sport. Don't try to play with flotation devices like rafts, rings, and noodles until you know you can swim by yourself. Don't argue with adults who remind you of this important rule. Keep practicing your swimming skills, and find other toys to play with until you can pass the swim test.

TEST QUESTION? Who may safely use flotation toys?


Swimming Curriculum Second Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

Swim 50 yards of

continuous backstroke; and swim 25

yards of crawl stroke with roll-to-

back or rotary

breathing.

SAFETY: It’s Your Choice: Making safe decisions around the pool. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 50 yards of continuous crawl stroke. Demonstrate the ability to swim underwater. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Underwater swimming & surface dives.

Review First Grade skills. Role play situations using decision making skills. Crawl stroke and butterfly practice Conditioning to prepare for 50 yard crawl stroke swim. Games involving underwater swimming and swimming to the bottom to retrieve objects.

Crew Member Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for Second Grade : B-T Aquatics Seven Seas Test (100 Back + 100 Crawl)


Second Grade Safety Material

IT’S YOUR CHOICE: Commercial swimming pools do their best to provide safe environments for your activities. YOU are responsible for making good choices. You are responsible for selecting the programs suited to your skills, abilities, and health. By electing to use the facilities and participate in programs, you assume all risk for any harm or injury you sustain. By your voluntary participation as a participant or spectator, you could be injured. Take responsibility. Do not take risks or do activities that may not be appropriate. Ask questions. If you have any questions about your health and how it might be affected by exercise or other activities at a swimming pool, contact your doctor and obtain permission before participating. A complete physical is recommended before beginning any physical program. Pay attention to your surroundings. Be aware of the presence of others while you participate. Do not engage in activities that could injure others. Report any unusual significant hazard during your presence or participation and remove yourself from participation. If you bring belongings, you are responsible for their care and safety. They could be lost, stolen, or damaged. Contact a staff member if you have any problems or concerns.


Second Grade Safety Material continued


Be smart. You are a smart kid. Pay attention to what is happening around you. Make good choices for yourself.

Be patient. Accidents happen when you are in too much of a hurry. Slow down. Take your time. Enjoy the pool.

Be a good sport. You may have to adjust your activities based on the pool facility and/or on the people you are with. Look out for the people you care about. Make choices that work for everyone in your group. Be creative and find ways to have fun in any situation. TEST QUESTION: Who is most responsible for keeping you safe?


Swimming Curriculum Third Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

Swim 50 yards of

continuous backstroke; and swim 25

yards of crawl stroke with roll-to-

back or rotary

breathing.

SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of self-rescue techniques. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim six strokes of butterfly. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to dive off the side of the pool.

Review Second Grade skills. Practice self-rescue techniques –fully clothed. Introduce and practice butterfly swimming. Diving practice from side and board. Games involving diving (relays, jump-or-dive, object retrieval)

Crew Member Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for Third Grade: Front Dive from Diving Board


Third Grade Safety Material

DIVING SAFETY: You can avoid injuries by learning the basic rules for safe diving. The number one rule for diving is FEET FIRST THE FIRST TIME. Your first entry into the water should never be from a dive. Jump, or even better, sit and slide in. Always enter the water feet first and then make a decision as to whether diving may be performed safely.


Be smart. Know the water depth. The water should be at least nine feet deep for diving. Never dive when you don't know the depth or when you can't see the bottom. Always dive with your hands overhead.

Be patient. Take your time and check the pool. Enter the water FEET FIRST THE FIRST TIME every time.

Be a good sport. Understand that you may not be allowed to dive in every pool you visit. You shouldn't dive into hotel pools or backyard pools. Even some commercial pools may have no diving rules.

TEST QUESTION: What is the number one rule for diving?


Swimming Curriculum Fourth Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

75-yard

continuous swim

consisting of 25-yards

each backstroke and crawl

stroke plus 25-yards of

either backstroke

or crawl stroke.

SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of basic rescue techniques. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim four consecutive breaststroke arms and four consecutive breaststroke kicks.. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Demonstrate the ability to propel and steer a kayak.

Review Third Grade skills. Practice basic water rescue techniques. Introduce and practice breaststroke swimming.. Kayaking.

Crew Member Award: Complete entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete entry level test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for Fourth Grade: 100 I.M.


Fourth Grade Safety Material

A RESCUE RHYME: The Red Cross teaches REACH - THROW - ROW - DON'T GO. However, we recommend the following:

Reach: Assist a swimmer in trouble by reaching with an object or your arm or leg.

Throw: Throw a line or something that floats to a swimmer in trouble.

Row: In open water situations, use a boat to get to a swimmer in distress.

GO!: Go for help! Do not attempt a rescue in water over your head if you are not a trained lifeguard.

Only a trained lifeguard should attempt a rescue in water over his/her head. TEST QUESTION: Recite the Rescue Rhyme.


Swimming Curriculum Fifth Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

75-yard

continuous swim




either backstroke

or crawl stroke.

SAFETY: Demonstrate an understanding of open water environment safety practices. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards of sidestroke. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Participate in “open water” swimming practice and games.

Review Fourth Grade skills. Discuss elements of a safe open water environment. Discuss types and uses of lifejackets. Introduce and practice sidestroke. Practice and games using a mask and snorkel.

Open water swimming in circles in wavy pool.

Crew Member Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for Fifth Grade: Swim 500 yards using any combination of strokes


Fifth Grade Safety Material

OPEN WATER SAFETY: Swimming in Open Water is not the same as swimming in swimming pools. You need to be aware of waves, currents, water temperature, ocean undertow, submerged hazards, and even the weather.

The best thing you can do to stay safe in open water is to become a skilled swimmer.

Always “buddy up” in open water, and swim in designated safe areas only. It's a good idea to swim only in places that are well supervised. No one can anticipate changing ocean currents, riptides, sudden storms, or other hidden dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, having buddies and a supervisor or lifeguard nearby can mean the difference between a fun day at the beach and a tragedy.

Wear your lifejacket when boating. In Nebraska, it’s the law. And it’s a very good habit to get into and continue into adulthood. TEST QUESTION: What is the best thing you can do to keep yourself safe in open water?


Swimming Curriculum Sixth Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

75-yard

continuous swim




either backstroke

or crawl stroke.

SAFETY: Discuss safety concerns and practices as they relate to competitive swimming. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to do a front start and a back start. Demonstrate the ability to perform legal turns for the four competitive strokes. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Participate in competitive swimming games, drills, and races.

Review Fifth Grade skills. Discuss safety concerns and practices as they relate to competitive swimming. Starts & Turns practice. Competitive swimming drills, games, and races.

Crew Member Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Sixth Grade Challenge: B-T 500 with no time limit


Sixth Grade Safety Material

COMPETITIVE SWIMMING SAFETY: Even though most competitive swimmers are highly skilled at swimming strokes, there are still safety practices to be considered when participating on a swim team.

Your swim team practice should always be under the direct supervision of a certified coach.

You should use all your training equipment properly. Ask your coach if you don’t understand how to use a piece of equipment. Always use training equipment for its intended purpose only.

Stay on the right! Circle swimming prevents painful collisions.

Warm-up and cool down as directed by your coach. Don’t skip these important parts of your workout.

Dive into the pool only when directed to do so by your coach.

Maintain a safe following distance from swimmer in front of you.

Avoid injury. Listen to your body. If you feel pain, beyond the tired feeling of pushing yourself in practice, notify your coach and your parents.

TEST QUESTION: How do you avoid collisions in practice?


Swimming Curriculum Seventh Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

75-yard

continuous swim




either backstroke

or crawl stroke.

SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of dangers and safety precautions concerning underwater swimming. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to tread water for one minute. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Boys: Participate in underwater hockey drills and games. Girls: Participate in synchronized swimming drills and games. Demonstrate use of a snorkel.

Review Sixth Grade skills. Discuss dangers and safety precautions concerning underwater swimming. Treading water practice. – including water polo. Underwater hockey / Synchronized swimming Conditioning swims to prepare for one-mile challenge. Snorkeling

Crew Member Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for Seventh Grade: Continuous one-mile swim


Seventh Grade Safety Material

UNDERWATER SWIMMING: Maybe you’ve seen the signs at some swimming pool, “No Prolonged Underwater Swimming or Breath Holding.” Practicing holding the breath has been a common swimming pool game for years and breath-holding was part of the training program for competitive swimmers even before there were swimming pools.

Prolonged swimming under water and breath-holding is a dangerous practice that can lead to drowning.

Hyperventilating before going underwater artificially lowers the level of carbon dioxide in your bloodstream so your body doesn’t know it needs air.

Unconscious swimmers sometimes make involuntary movements so observers may not notice that you are in trouble, even when you are!

Low levels of oxygen in the blood may trigger the release of endorphins, so you may experience a sense of euphoria rather than a sense of danger.

Finally, people who participate in breath holding games are often skilled swimmers and may not be watched as carefully by the lifeguards as novice swimmers. It may take longer for a lifeguard to notice that you are in trouble.

TEST QUESTION: Name one of the dangers of breath-holding games.


Swimming Curriculum Eighth Grade

Entry Standard



Evaluation & Awards

75-yard

continuous swim

consisting of 25-yards each back stroke and

crawl stroke plus 25-yards of either

backstroke or crawl stroke.

SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for becoming a lifeguard. SWIMMING SKILLS: Demonstrate the ability to swim 25 yards, surface dive to the bottom, retrieve a 10 lb block and return to start. AQUATIC ACTIVITIES: Participate in lifeguard games, drills, and challenges.

Review Seventh Grade skills. Practice American Red Cross

Lifeguard Training Entry level Test Skills including brick retrieval. Practice basic water rescue techniques using safety equipment.. Lifeguard Trainings games, drills, and challenges.

Crew Member Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Participate in PE class activities. First Mate Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Captain’s Award: Complete required entry level skills test. Complete all course objectives. Complete Captain’s Challenge for Eighth Grade: B-T 500 in under 12 minutes.


Eighth Grade Safety Material

Prerequisites for Lifeguard Training: Students must be 15 years of age or older by the last day of class.

Students must pass the ARC Lifeguard Training Prerequisite Swim Test on the first day of class in order to be allowed to continue with the class.

1. Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl (freestyle) using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick + 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence + 100 yards of front crawl or breaststroke or a combination of both (There is no time limit for this first test. Goggles are allowed.)

2. Timed Event - Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, place it on the deck and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds. For the surface dive, the Red Cross allows either a feet first or head first surface dive. The Red Cross requires that you keep both hands on the weight, and keep the weight at the surface as you swim to the side and have your face (not your whole head) out of the water. You can swim on your back using any propellant kick, such as an elementary backstroke kick, sidestroke or a rotary kick (like the eggbeater water polo players use). The time (under one minute, forty seconds) will be complete when you are out of the pool standing on the side. Red Cross rules do not allow goggles for this part of the test.


The S.W.I.M. Model

Stabilize: ability to maintain body awareness and control (resistant to change, self-restoring) Wend: ability to direct one’s course, proceed and move about with purpose Idle: ability to stop, relax and rest (without exertion and disengaged from the “load”) Measure: ability to calculate, judge, and make decisions

Learning to swim is like learning to crawl, walk, skip, and ride a bike. Balance is critical. A “fall” in swimming is painless in the water, but a loss of balance while trying to swim is the same as landing on your backside while trying to roller skate. Balance is affected by posture. For stable floating and later efficient swimming a swimmer needs to “stand” tall. The head must be held in line with the spine, and the swimmer must not lean to the side, front, or back.

Coaches must help swimmers achieve relaxed, balanced, stable floats before adding propulsive movements. The Face-Up First® curriculum is based on the concept that the fundamental swimming skill is stabilization.

While no one is ever drownproof or water safe, students can become very skilled in the water. For a swimmer to be considered skilled in the water they must master all four of these components


9-12 Physical Education Swimming Program Objectives

LIFEGUARD TRAINING: Students will participate in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course with the opportunity to become certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer

LIFETIME FITNESS: Students will demonstrate knowledge of ways to use time in the swimming pool to safely and effectively increase strength and flexibility and improve cardiovascular endurance.

COMPETITIVE EDGE: Students will participate in swimming workouts designed to maximize their performance level for competitive swimming on the Brownell-Talbot swim team.


Lifeguard Training Course Students Ages 15 & Older

General Course Information

Class is open to both B-T students and the general public. Prerequisites: Participants must be 15 years old by the final day of class.

Participants must pass pre-course screening tests on first day of class. Class Schedule: TBA. There will be a half hour lunch break each day. Students are asked to bring their

own lunch. It's a good idea to bring snacks and drinks too. They are long, physically demanding days.

Course includes Lifeguard/First Aid (2-year certification) and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (2-year certification).

To become certified full attendance and participation is required. Students must be on time and must stay until the conclusion of each class.


General Course Information continued

There are no make-up days. Additional Certification Requirements: Score a minimum of 80% on written

exams, complete final skill scenarios, and perform all critical skills. For B-T Students: PE grade and ARC course certification are separate

evaluations of performance. It is possible to pass the PE course of Lifeguard Training without qualifying for certification.

This class is limited to the first twelve registrants. Cost: This course is included in school tuition for B-T students. The course fee

is $185 for the general public.


Prerequisites for Lifeguard Training

Students must be 15 years of age or older by the last day of class. (Proof of age is required at the first class.) Students must pass the ARC Lifeguard Training Prerequisite Swim Test on the first day of class in order to be allowed to continue with the class.

Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front

crawl (freestyle) using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick + 100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence + 100 yards of front crawl or breaststroke or a combination of both (There is no time limit for this first test. Goggles are allowed.)

Timed Event - Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7–10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, place it on the deck and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute, 40 seconds. For the surface dive, the Red Cross allows either a feet first or head first surface dive. The Red Cross requires that you keep both hands on the weight, and keep the weight at the surface as you swim to the side and have your face (not your whole head) out of the water. You can swim on your back using any propellant kick, such as an elementary backstroke kick, sidestroke or a rotary kick (like the eggbeater water polo players use). The time (under one minute, forty seconds) will be complete when you are out of the pool standing on the side. Red Cross rules do not allow goggles for this part of the test.

Tread Water for two minutes


Tips: The video used to train lifeguard instructors says this about the continuous swim: "It is not acceptable for anyone to hang on to the lane lines for support or to catch their breath at the turns before continuing." The video goes on to the timed test, showing a lifeguard candidate swimming out, surface diving for the weight and returning to the surface. He holds the weight in one hand and pulls with the other hand/arm as he goes from the bottom of the pool to the surface.

The video then says: "As they (the lifeguard candidates) swim back to the starting point they need to hold the object" (ten pound weight) "at the surface of the water." (Again, with both hands on the object the whole way to the side.) Advice for passing the lifeguard swim test: Take your time on the 300 yard swim without a time limit. Don't tire yourself out trying to sprint on the first test, and then be too tired for the second one. On the surface dive for the weight at 7 feet, avoid the temptation to swim down just far enough to grab it. It's easier and faster to swim to the bottom, grab the weight with both hands, put your feet on the bottom, and push hard with your legs. If you have enough air, push up to the surface at an angle in the direction you will be returning with the weight. If you feel out of breath, push up to the surface straight. You must keep both hands on the weight for the swim back to the side until you place the weight on the deck. The best way to return with the weight is to swim on your back using a whip kick or eggbeater; a sidestroke scissors kick can also work.


Sample Lifeguard Training Course Outline

DAY 1: Monday

Introduction to the Precourse Session Verification of Age Prerequisite (Bring your ID.) Prerequisite Swimming Skills Evaluation Break Classroom Session: The Professional Lifeguard and Injury Prevention Lunch Water Skills Session: Entries and Rescue Approaches Break Classroom Session: Patron Surveillance and Emergency Preparation Skills Session: Patron Surveillance and Emergency Preparation

DAY 2: Tuesday

Review of Day 1 Classroom Session: Procedures for Water Emergencies Break Water Skills Session: Rescue Skills Part 1


DAY 2: Tuesday continued

Lunch Classroom Session: Before Providing Care and Rescue Skills Part 2 Break Water Session: Rescue Skills Part 1 Review & Rescue Skills Part 2 Break Exam #1

DAY 3: Wednesday

Review of Day 2 Classroom Session: CPR & AED Lunch Classroom Session: CPR & AED Exam #2

DAY 4: Thursday

Review of Day 3 Classroom Session: First Aid Lunch


DAY 4: Thursday continued

Classroom Session: First Aid Break Water Skills Session: Manual In-Line Stabilization Techniques

DAY 5: Friday

Review of Day 4 Water Skills Session: Using a Backboard Lunch Final In-Water Skills Scenarios Final Written Exam


Registration Information for Lifeguard Training Course

Non-BT Student Registration: Preregistration is required. Registration for the general public opens February 1. The fee is $185.

B-T Student Registration: There is no charge for this class. Students register through the Head of Upper School at Brownell-Talbot.

All students are asked to read and sign the following declarations:

I understand that the following are prerequisites for participating in Lifeguard Training: 1) I must be 15 years of age or older by the last day of class. I will bring an ID showing my birth date to the first class. 2) I must pass two pre-course screening tests. If I do not pass these tests, I may not participate in the class. I must attend all sessions of all days in order to receive certification. Arriving late, leaving early, and/or missing class with disqualify me from the opportunity to earn my certification. It's Your Choice: B-T Aquatics does its best to provide a safe environment for your activities. You are responsible for making good choices. You are responsible for selecting the programs suited to your skills, abilities, and health. By electing to use the facilities and participate in B-T Aquatics programs, you assume all risk for any harm or injury you sustain. By your voluntary participation as a participant or spectator, you could be injured. Take responsibility. Do not take risks or do activities that may not be appropriate. Ask questions. If you have any questions about your health and how it might be affected by exercise or other activities at the B-T Theisen Pool, contact your doctor and obtain permission before participating. A complete physical is recommended before beginning any physical program. Pay attention to your surroundings. Be aware of the presence of others while you participate. Do not engage in activities that could injure others. Report any unusual significant hazard during your presence or participation and remove yourself from participation. If you bring belongings, you are responsible for their care and safety. They could be lost, stolen, or damaged. Contact a B-T staff member if you have any problems or concerns.


Lifetime Fitness Course Grades Nine through Twelve

General Course Information The focus of this course is on understanding, developing and maintaining fitness through swimming with emphasis on the development of cardiovascular fitness The course is intended to get students exercising in the water and to understand the values of exercise in terms of overall health, fitness and wellness. This course meets twice per week during Spring Semester.


Competitive Edge Course Grades Nine through Twelve

General Course Information The focus of this course is on preparing students to compete successfully as member of a competitive swim team. Workouts will be tailored to individual needs. The emphasis will be on attaining optimal stroke techniques and improving starts and turns. Input from club and high school coaches is welcomed, and will be incorporated into the class training program. This course meets twice per week during Fall Semester.

k-8 physical education · swimming curriculum kindergarten entry standard grade level objectives...

Documents