Cross Chest Tow Practice
Students practice cross chest tow rescue technique over 20m distance, developing secure grip, sidestroke propulsion, and casualty safety awareness for conscious casualty rescue scenarios
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Students practice cross chest tow rescue technique over 20m distance, developing secure grip, sidestroke propulsion, and casualty safety awareness for conscious casualty rescue scenarios
Quick Info
moderate
16
Swimming pool minimum 20m length, 1.2-2m depth
Equipment Required
Swimming Pool
1 (minimum 20m for practice distance)
Pool flags or distance markers
6-8 to mark 10m and 20m intervals
Pool edge mats
4-6 sections for landing practice areas
Timing equipment
2-3 stopwatches or pace clock
Rescue mannequin
1-2 for teacher demonstration
Whistle
1 per instructor
flags
As needed
Mats
As needed
PE Equipment
As needed
CPR Mannequin
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Water Safety
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Skills
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Endurance
Weather
All Weather
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