SWIMSAFER BRONZE
Introduction to Water Skills
The objective is develop confidence and independence in the water, learn general and deep-end water safety. Techniques taught include the forward and backward movement, safe entry and exit and personal water safety.
Test Criteria​
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Entries & Exits
1. Compact jump.
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Sculling & Body Orientation
1. Forward somersault in the water.
2. Scull, float or tread for 2 min (incorporated in Survival & Activity Skills).
Underwater Skills
1.In at least 1.4m deep water, perform feet-first surface dive, swim through hoops on pool bottom or 2m.
Movement / Swimming / Strokes
Swim 100m continuously:
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25m Front Crawl.
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25m Backstroke.
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25m Breaststroke.
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25m Survival Backstroke.
Survival & Activity Skills
1.Scull, float or tread water for 2 min.
Dressed in swimwear, shorts and t-shirt demonstrate:
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3 min swimming slowly using survival backstroke, sidestroke and survival breaststroke, changing every 15m.
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Wave and call for help Retrieve a flotation aid thrown by a ‘rescuer’ (2m away) and kick to the side of the pool and exit.
Rescue Skills
1.Throw a flotation aid to a partner 2m away and instruct the partner to kick to the edge.
Knowledge
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Principles of Personal Safety and Survival.
2.Environmental Awareness.
3.Health Awareness.
4.Emergency Situations and Survival Techniques.
5.Rescues.​