AQUATICS
Physical Education &Health 12
GERSON B. LIBARDOS
SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES IN
SWIMMING
• Group huddle technique is one way to attract
attention and also provides body heat from
hypothermia.
• Use of flotation aides is the best option to preserve
ones energy while awaiting rescue on the water.
SWIMMING SAFETY TIPS
• Learn to swim
• Swim near a lifeguard
• Never swim alone
• Look for children closely, do not pass the
responsibility to lifeguards.
• Don’t rely on flotation devices. PFD are not
substitute for swimming ability.
DROWNING
• Is defined by INTERNATIONAL LIFESAVING
SOCIETY (ILS) as the process of experiencing
respiratory impairment submersion/immersion in
liquid.
SAFETY CAN BE CONSIDERED
AS:
• A concern for your self
• A concern for others
• Awareness of dangers
• Minimizing risks
• Preventing aquatic incidents
• Knowing when and how to act in an emergency
ARE YOU FAMILIAR OF THE
AQUA CODE?
• GO together
• STAY afloat and wave
• REACH for the rescue
DANGER
• Cramps
• Electric shock
• Panic
• Exhaustions
• Hyperventilation
• Inappropriate clothing
• Animals in the area
• Uncontrolled long hair.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT:
• Life jackets
• Gloves
• Booties/Swim fins
• Goggles
• Snorkel
• Submersible helmet
• Life preservers/PFD
• Wet suit/Dry suit (Neoprene)
CHARACTERISTIC:
• NON SWIMMER
Vertical in the water only concern is breathing.
• WEAK SWIMMER
Head may have submerge periodically.
• INJURED PERSON
awkward position
• UNCONSCIOUS
Completely limp.
FOUR GENERAL CATEGORIES OF
PEOPLE DIFFICULTY:
• NON SWIMMER
• WEAK SWIMMER
• INJURED PERSON
• UNCONSCIOUS
SOME WATER SAFETY TIPS
• Call or wave your hands for help in trouble.
• Observe beach/pool regulations and lifeguard directions.
• Swim parallel and near to shore.
• Scuba dive only if trained and
certified and within the limits of
your experience and training.
RESCUE TECHNIQUES
• NON SWIMMING RESCUES
• SWIMMING RESCUES
NON SWIMMING RESCUES
• TALK – the safest form of rescue.
• REACH – both effective and safe to the rescuer.
• THROW – used by weak or non swimmer.
• WADE – used when there is permissible safety depth.
• ROW – using small craft.
TYPES OF WATER ENTRIES
• Wade-in
• Slide-in
• Step-in
• Compact Jump
• Dive
• Stride entry
DIFFERENT TYPES OF STROKES:
• FREESTYLE
• BACKSTROKES
• BREASTSTROKE
• BUTTERFLY STROKE
FREESTYLE
• Known as “FRONT CRAWL” fastest stroke for
approaching.
BACKSTROKES
• Breathing is not interrupted has low resistance, fast
stroke.
BREASTSTROKE
• Survival and rescue stroke adaptable for underwater
swim.
BUTTERFLY STROKE
• Competitive stroke strength and endurance.
LIFE SAVING TECHNIQUES
• LIFE SAVING – immediate assistance rendered
to a person in actual distress.
• Approaches to victim
• Defenses against victim
• Carries for victim
• Releases and Escapades
SWIMMING RESCUES
• FRONT APPROACH
maintain proper distance
Talk to the victim
Use of timing when approaching
• UNDERWATER APPROACH
5 ft. apart to start swimming underwater
• BACK APPROACH
Advantageous to the rescuer
Easy maneuverability
DEFENSES
• Techniques to prevent the victim from grabbing the
rescuer.
BLOCK – prevent the hands of victim from holding or
grabbing the rescuer.
BLOCK & CARRY – when victims grasp your hand,
immediately carry either of your hand straight to the
victim’s chest.
BLOCK & TURN – when victims tries to grab you,
block his hand and turn him around. Immediately use one
of the carries.
RELEASES AND ESCAPES WRIST
LOCK
• Hold his right wrist with your right hand.
• Place your right foot on the victims left shoulder.
• Apply pressure from your
foot twisting him away
from you.
• Use one of the carries and
bring the victim to the
surface.
FRONT STRANGLE HOLD
• If the victim is holding over the left shoulder of the
rescuer.
Place your right hand over the victims left chin and
hold his elbow by your left hand.
Twist his elbow while freeing yourself from his grip.
Surface the victim immediately using one of the caries.
BACK STRANGLE HOLD/REAR
HOLD RELEASES
• Grasps the victims hand sliding them to the victims right
elbow while holding the victims right wrist with rescuer
left hand.
• Twist the victims wrist down and the same time push up
his right elbow.
• Bring the victims right hand to his/her back.
TYPES OF TOWS
Non – contact tow
Contact tow
A contact rescue is only recommended for an
unconscious person.
TYPES OF CONTACT TOWS:
Cross chest tow DOUBLE ARMPIT TOW
Head tow DOUBLE SHOULDER TOW
TYPES OF CONTACT TOWS:
SINGLE ARMPIT TOW DOUBLE ARMPIT TOW
WRIST TOW DOUBLE SHOULDER TOW
TYPES OF CONTACT TOWS:
Cross chest tow
Head tow
Clothing tow
Double armpit tow
Double shoulder tow
Vice grip tow
Support tow
Wrist tow
Armpit tow
THINGS CONSIDERED
FREQUENTLY IN RESCUE
SWIMMING
• TYPE OF APPROACH
Defense techniques
Blocking techniques
Search methods
Swimming strokes
REMEMBER
Always maintain a good distance between the rescuer and
the person in difficulty…
