Swim for Life Staff Training Module Revised content 2015

Agenda CLASSROOM Power Point presentation Activity: Water Smart ® 2

Agenda WATER Incorporating Water Smart ® messages Strokes Drills Progressions 3

4 The Swim for Life ® Program Why was the program revised? –It was time…the program was last revised in 2010 –Years of feedback from Affiliates, instructors and participants/parents across the country

Focused mainly on Preschool & Swimmer, as dictated by the feedback received Parent & Tot: –Curriculum stayed the same –Slight modifications in must sees Adult Swimmer: –Curriculum stayed the same (ranges still exist) –Must see modifications based on changes made in Swimmer 5 Focus of revisions

Names of the levels Number of levels Fitness Swimmer 6 What has stayed the same?

7 What has changed?

8 Distance & Time ranges Eliminated the distance and time ranges in Preschool & Swimmer. For example: Front crawl Swimmer 1 / Preschool 4 5 m with PFD Preschool 55 m Swimmer 210 m Swimmer 315 m Swimmer 425 m Swimmer 550 m Swimmer 6100 m

9 Must sees Stroke must sees have been revised to be more specific Slight revisions to additional must sees in order to provide more clarity

10 Sideways entry Side roll has been replaced by sideways entry Note: Starting position may be either front or side facing. Encourage swimmers to have feet at edge and enter water shoulder first.

11 Swim to Survive ® Swim-to-Survive ® progressions have been realigned and now begin in Swimmer 2 Swimmer 2Wearing PFD, jump into deep water, tread 30 sec. and swim / kick 15 m Swimmer 3Jump into deep water, tread 30 sec. and swim / kick 25 m Swimmer 4*Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: Roll entry into deep water, tread 1 min. and swim 50 m Swimmer 5Roll entry into deep water, tread 90 sec. and swim 75 m

12 Water Smart ® Education Affiliates asked for a bigger emphasis on the Water Smart messages These messages are now: –Embedded in content and program support materials –Targeted messages in each level based on Lifesaving Society Drowning Reports –Targeted messages on each Progress Report

13 Lifejacket vs. PFD Research has shown that the general public is not familiar with the term “PFD” and therefore should be replaced with the generic term “Lifejacket” Anything that will be seen by the general public will use the term “Lifejacket” Instructor resources will continue to use “PFD”, as Swim Instructors, you know the difference

14 Water Smart ® Messages Within Arms’ Reach Swim with a Buddy Wear a Lifejacket Check the Ice Swim to Survive Parent & Tot Preschool Swimmer Adult

15 Water Smart ® : Must See & Note Must See: Participation in a water activity reinforcing the Water Smart messages Note: Evaluation is based solely on the Instructor introducing and reinforcing the Water Smart message in a water activity

16 Water Smart ® : Parent & Tot Parent & Tot 1Parent & Tot 2Parent & Tot 3 Within Arms’ Reach Designate a backyard pool lifeguard. Stay tub-side.Drain bathtubs and standing water. Wear a Lifejacket Most parents make children wear lifejackets but don’t wear one themselves. Most drowning victims knew how to swim …wear your lifejacket. Lifejackets do not replace supervision by an adult.

17 Water Smart ® : Parent & Tot Parent & Tot 1Parent & Tot 2Parent & Tot 3 Swim to Survive Swim lessons are the first step to being safe around water. Take lessons until the end of curriculum. Swimming skills need to be taught. Swim to Survive teaches the minimum basic skills required to survive an unexpected fall into deep water.

18 Water Smart ® : Preschool Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 3 Preschool 4 Preschool 5 Within Arms’ Reach Stay away from water unless you are with an adult. Wear a Lifejacket Is everyone in my family wearing lifejackets in the boat? Are they fastened properly? **Remember for the “Wear a Lifejacket” message in all levels to educate swimmers about appropriate PFD selection (e.g. approval, size and fit, zippers, buckles, collars)

19 Water Smart ® : Swimmer 1-2 Swim with a BuddyNever swim alone; always with a buddy. Wear a LifejacketIs everyone in my family wearing lifejackets in the boat including me? Mom? Dad? Others? Check the IceAlways have an adult check the ice thickness before going on it. Swim to SurviveFollow the bubbles to the surface.

20 Water Smart ® : Swimmer 3-4 Swim with a BuddyAlways swim with someone, even in your backyard pool. Wear a LifejacketIs everyone in my family wearing lifejackets in the boat including me? Mom? Dad? Others? Check the IceIf the ice is safe, go with a buddy. Swim to SurviveStay calm, take a breath, look for safety.

21 Water Smart ® : Swimmer 5-6 Swim with a BuddyThe safest place to play and swim is in an area supervised by lifeguards. Wear a LifejacketIs everyone in my family wearing lifejackets in the boat including me? Mom? Dad? Others? Check the IceIf you fall through the ice, don’t panic. Kick your feet, push yourself onto the unbroken ice on your stomach, roll away from the broken ice. Swim to SurviveSwim, rest, swim, get there.

22 Water Smart ® : Adult 1 Within Arms’ ReachToddlers and seniors are the most likely to drown in bathtubs. Swim with a BuddyMany drowning victims were swimming alone. Wear a LifejacketMost parents make kids wear a lifejacket but don’t do it themselves. Check the IceLearn how to measure ice thickness and then check it before you go. Swim to Survive2/3 of those who drown, do so within 15 m of safety.

23 Water Smart ® : Adult 2 Within Arms’ ReachUse a backyard pool gate that self-closes and latches. Swim with a BuddyMany drowning victims were swimming alone. Wear a LifejacketMost victims in boat fatalities were not wearing a lifejacket. Check the IceDog walkers need to be careful. Many drown trying to save the dog (the dog usually survives). Swim to SurviveThe majority of drowning victims did not even intend to get into the water.

24 Water Smart ® : Adult 3 Within Arms’ ReachDrain standing water. Swim with a BuddyMany drowning victims were swimming alone. Wear a LifejacketA lifejacket is like a seatbelt – wear it before a crash. Check the IceRecreational snowmobilers are at high-risk for drowning – check the ice. Swim to SurviveThe majority of drowning victims did not even intend to get into the water.

25 Water Smart message – Progress Report Targeted messaging to the Parents directly on the Progress Report

26 Activity: Water Smart ® For the targeted message you are assigned, determine how your group would incorporate it into a 5 minute water activity for that age group/level. You will be doing your activity with the entire group when we get in the water.

27 REVISED RESOURCES Swim for Life Award Guide Teaching Swim for Life resource Swim for Life: Strokes & Skills video Worksheets Stroke charts Stroke drills

28 Swim for Life Award Guide Award Guide contains revised content for all levels.

29 Teaching Swim for Life Companion reference that contains teaching tips, revised stroke charts, stroke drills, lesson plan templates, core plans for all levels, and content for effectively teaching Fitness Swimmer.

30 Swim for Life – Strokes & Skills video The Strokes & Skills video brings the pages of the Swim for Life Award Guide to life. Really cool kids demonstrate stroke and skills mechanics that meet the Must Sees across different Swim for Life levels. 8 separate segments that cover: Front crawl, Back crawl, Breaststroke Entries, Dives, Movement Skills, Kicks & Fitness

31 Worksheets - Front Revised content on the front

32 Worksheets - Back Revised must sees on the back

33 Recognition – Progress Report Shapes on the front distinguish from the old Progress Reports

34 Stroke Charts New stroke charts with levels down the side and stroke components across the top

35 Stroke Drills Added some new drills and level “Appropriate for” column

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