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Water Safety Signal Practice

Students practice and respond to essential water safety distress signals while treading water

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About This Activity

Students practice and respond to essential water safety distress signals while treading water

Quick Info

moderate
20
Pool area minimum 15m x 10m with adequate depth for treading water (1.8m+ depth zone)

Equipment Required

Swimming pool facility

1

Rescue equipment (pole, tube, rope)

1 set

Whistle for emergency signals

1

Pool pace clock or timer

1

Swimming Pool

As needed

PE Equipment

As needed

Whistles

As needed

Pace Clock

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Water Safety

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment
Safety Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Responsibility
Respect

Activity Type

Warm Up

Skills

Body Control
Coordination
Endurance

Weather

All Weather