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Casualty Type Identification Challenge

Students learn to rapidly identify four types of water casualties (unconscious, injured, weak swimmer, non-swimmer) and determine appropriate rescue responses based on risk assessment

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About This Activity

Students learn to rapidly identify four types of water casualties (unconscious, injured, weak swimmer, non-swimmer) and determine appropriate rescue responses based on risk assessment

Quick Info

low
20
Swimming pool facility with poolside teaching area for 20-30 students

Equipment Required

CPR mannequin or demonstration float

1

Laminated casualty type cards with images (A3 size)

4 (one per casualty type)

Scenario cards for practice

8-12 varied scenarios

Rescue equipment display

1 set (rope, reaching pole, rescue tube)

CPR Mannequin

As needed

Cards

As needed

Display

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Water Safety

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Responsibility
Communication

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Skills

Catching
Body Control
Decision Making

Weather

All Weather

Intensity

Low Intensity

Space

Indoor/Outdoor