Rescue Skills Station Circuit
Students rotate through four assessment stations practicing water assessment, casualty recovery, CPR, and complex decision-making 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 rotate through four assessment stations practicing water assessment, casualty recovery, CPR, and complex decision-making scenarios
Quick Info
high
24
Swimming pool facility minimum 20m x 10m with varied depth zones, plus poolside area minimum 30m² for CPR station
Equipment Required
Rescue mannequins (floating)
3-4
CPR mannequins with compression feedback
6-8 (1 per 4 students)
Rescue equipment set
3-4 complete sets
Station markers and signage
4 numbered signs
Assessment criteria sheets
1 per student pair (15-20 sheets)
Timers
4-6
Safety mats for CPR area
6-8
Hygiene wipes for mannequin cleaning
2-3 containers
Metronome or rhythm app
1
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Water Safety
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Responsibility
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Equipment
Extensive Equipment
Skills
Team Play
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Coordination
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Related activities
Similar activities for the same sport
- Clothed Water Survival PracticePractice essential water survival skills while wearing clothing to simulate real emergency conditions
- J-Shape Approach and Unconscious Casualty RescueStudents master the J-shape approach path to unconscious casualties, practice safe towing to pool edge, and learn landing techniques including secure 30-second hold for emergency services
- Multi-Element Water Rescue ScenariosApply all learned rescue techniques in realistic emergency scenarios with team coordination
- Casualty Type Identification ChallengeStudents learn to rapidly identify four types of water casualties (unconscious, injured, weak swimmer, non-swimmer) and determine appropriate rescue responses based on risk assessment
- Chin Tow Progressive PracticePartner-based progressive practice of chin tow technique from initial hand positioning through to 20m distance towing
- Clothing Flotation Survival ChallengeLearn to create buoyancy using trapped air in clothing for emergency water survival
- Rope Rescue Accuracy ChallengePractice accurate rope throwing for water rescue over 10m distance
- Safe Water Entry PracticePractice essential water entry techniques that could prevent serious injury in emergency situations