Swimsafer Level 2 Swimming Programme - Bukit Batok Swimming Complex

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Swimsafer Stage 2 test procedure


Entry and Exit
Perform a step-in entry

Scull and Body Orient
1)Demonstrate sculling in an upright position for 10s with arms only
2)Demonstrate the ability to change direction on command

Underwater Skills
1)Search for and recover an object in chest deep water depth.
2)Demonstrate a feet-first surface dive

Movement / Strokes
25m forward movement -- Any stroke

Survival Skills
1)Swim wearing clothing for 15m
2)Demonstrate flotation survival technique for 1min
3)Correctly fit a PFD, jump into the water and swim for 5m and climb out of deep water

Rescue Skills
Nil

Knowledge
Water safety rules in various aquatic environment

What sort of things should you not do at a beach?
Dive into the water.
Swim Unsupervised.
Swim when the conditions are rough.
Jump off rocks.
Swim out too far.

What could happen if you walked too close to the edge of a river bank?
You could fall in. The bank may crumble and you could fall in.

What are the dangers with water that can be found in and around the home?
Unfenced pools, pool gate left open, broken or toys left in the water.
Spas and fish ponds.
Bathtubs not emptied.
Buckets filled with water, washing machines, toilets and sinks.

If you can't see the bottom of a river, lake or dam, what would be some dangers?
Submerged objects, rocks, weeds, muddy bottom, unknown depth.

What are two things you can do to alert someone you are in trouble when in the water?
Float on your back and wave. Call for help.

What would you do if you were caught in a fast flowing river?
Try to float feet first in a half-sitting position.

What should you always wear when you go out boating?
A SOlAS Personal Floatation Device (PFD) and protective clothing.

What are the dangers with a storm water channels?
Steep banks, fast flowing water, flash flooding, entrapment in grates, pylons.

How do you check the strength of a river current?
Throw in a stick and see how quickly it flows down the river. If the stick disappears underwater or is tossed around the current is strong.

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Swimsafer Level 1 Swimming Programme - Woodlands Swimming Complex

SwimSafer Test Items

Stage 1

Entry and Exit
Enter the water safely and confidently with slide in entry and exit using ladder and from pool edge

Scull and Body Orient
1)Recover from a face down float or glide to a standing position
2)Recover from a back float or back glide to a standing position
3)Introduction to Flotation survival technique

Underwater Skills
Submerge in waist depth water, open eyes and blow bubbles

Movement / Strokes
1)Forward movement 10m
2) Introduction to backward movement 5m

Survival Skills
1)Support body in an upright position and signal distress
2)Grasp a floatation aid thrown for support
3)Be pulled to safety
4)Wearing clothing, correctly fit a PFD, jump into the water, float 30s and then climb out of deep water

Rescue Skills
Nil

Knowledge
1)Rules of behavior in, on or near the water
2)Water safety knowledge at a swimming pool

Should you ever go swimming alone?

No, always swim with an adult.

Who should you go swimming with?

Mum, Dad or a responsible adult.

What places with water around the home may be dangerous?

Bathtubs, spas, fish ponds, home pools, washing machines, sink, toilets, buckets.

Who can help you at the local pool?

Pool Lifeguards.

What are some rules at the local pool?

No running, no pushing, obey the lifeguards.

What do lifeguards do at the pool?

They supervisor people, help if there is trouble, do first aid, help lost children and make sure

the pool is safe to swim.

If you see somebody in trouble in the water, what should you do?

Shout out for help and go get an adult.

How can you get into the water safety?

Enter using the stairs and ladder holding the railing.

If you get into trouble in the water, what should you do?

Shout and wave for help, float on your back, try to relax.

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Swimsafer sidestroke demo - "how to swim sidestroke"

Swimsafer sidestroke is one of the test criteria in the swimsafer Bronze, swimsafer Silver and swimsafer Gold award. Students will be tested on the efficient stroke techniques they use.
Example : Underwater arm recovery, directly on the side, with lower arm extended beyond the head and upper arm resting along side of body.
Ear resting on the shoulder, face angled slightly upwards.
Legs extended and together in glide position.

Leg Action scissor kick"Tuck, Split. Squeeze"
Tuck : legs bend together to form a triangle shape.
Split: Top leg steps forward, knee flexed and foot doris-flexed. Lower leg step backwards, knee flexed and foot plantar-flexed(point)
Squeeze: feet then follow a circular motion as both legs straghten, sweep outwards and around until coming back together in glide position.

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Swimsafer backstroke demo "How to swim backstroke"

Swimsafer backstroke is one of the test criteria from swimsafer stage 2, swimsafer Bronze, swimsafer Silver and swimsafer Gold award. Students will be tested on the efficient stroke techniques they use.

Example :
Body position on the back, with body stright and arms by the sides inglide position.

Leg Action: Leg bend at knees to 90degrees - feet flexed and turn outwards. Knees slightly apart.
Feet sweep outwards and back up in circular motion until legs and feet are back together in glide position. Very little hip flexion.

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NASSA Gold Star Award "How to wear a life jacket in the water"

Wear a life jacket in the water is one of the test criteria from NASSA Gold Star Award.
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Christopher Swimming Coach

Christopher start career as a swimming instructor in 1999. His students range from those in pre-primary to secondary schools as well as adult learners. He have taught all my students both children and adults who have water phobia and asthmatic to swim.
What he say:
"Every individual has his/her own strength as well as learning pace. Parent and swim coach should have patience as well as constantly encourage every learner. Every swimming lesson should be fun and enjoyable learning experience for all kids.
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His Qualification

Singapore Sports Council (SSC) certified Level1 Swimming Instructor
National Coaching Accreditation Program (NCAP) Level 1 (SSC)
National Coaching Accreditation Program (NCAP) Level 2 (SSC) National Registry Of Coaches (NROC) Registered Swimming Coach

For more info about our swimming program please call Mr Nico 90059173
http://www.swim2survive.com