Aquatic Safety Signals Training
Students learn and practice essential water safety communication signals whilst treading water, preparing them for emergency scenarios
Unlock the Complete Activity Library
Sign up free to access unlimited activities, complete instructions, and your personal locker.
What's included
- Complete activity instructions & timing
- Equipment lists & alternatives
- Variations & progressions
- Teaching tips & safety considerations
No credit card
Free forever
About This Activity
Students learn and practice essential water safety communication signals whilst treading water, preparing them for emergency scenarios
Quick Info
moderate
20
Standard swimming pool with depth minimum 1.5m for treading water practice
Equipment Required
Swimming Pool
1
Whistle for emergency signals
1
Visual aid cards showing signals
5 (one per signal)
Qualified lifeguard
1 minimum
Whistles
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Water Safety
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Safety Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Responsibility
Respect
Skills
Team Play
Body Control
Endurance
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Treading Water ChallengeDevelop essential treading water technique for water survival situations
- Water Safety Signal PracticeStudents practice and respond to essential water safety distress signals while treading water
- Emergency Treading and SignallingDevelop extended treading water skills combined with emergency signalling techniques for real-world water safety scenarios
- Lifesaving Strokes Endurance BuilderExtended distance swimming using lifesaving backstroke and side stroke to build rescue endurance
- Water Safety Knowledge AssessmentComprehensive assessment of water safety knowledge through questioning and reflection
- Surface Diving and Object RecoveryPractice surface diving technique to retrieve objects from pool floor safely
- Treading Water Endurance ChallengeProgressive treading water practice building endurance and technique for water safety
- Chin Tow Shallow Water RescueLearn and practice the chin tow rescue technique for safely supporting and towing a casualty in shallow water using correct body positioning