WATER SAFETY AWARDS
Being safe in water
What is on offer at SDSG?
Junior Members (and their siblings) can work towards the Swimming & Water Safety Awards.
It includes three main parts which link to the national curriculum requirements for swimming and water safety:
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Able to use a range of strokes, for example, backstroke and breaststroke.
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Swim confidently over a distance of 25 meters
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Preforming a safe self-rescue in different water based situations
Speak to a swim teacher during a SDSG swim session for more information.
Part of SDSG's Exercise and Swim Skills Re-engagement Project funded by North Yorkshire Council.
Award 1
Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment or support:
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Enter the water safely.
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Move forwards, backwards and sideways for a distance of 5
metres, feet may be on or off the floor.
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Scoop the water and wash face, be comfortable with water showered from overhead.
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Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and
mouth submerged.
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Take part in a movement game.
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Give examples of two pool rules.
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Recognise and identify the purpose of beach flags.
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Exit the water safely.
Award 2
Pupils can complete these outcomes with or without floatation equipment:
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Enter the water safely.
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Move from a horizontal floating position on the front and return to standing.
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Move from a horizontal floating position on the back and return to standing.
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Push and glide on the front in a horizontal position, to or from the pool wall.
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Push and glide on the back in a horizontal position from the pool wall.
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Travelonthebackfor5metres.
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Travel on the front for 5 metres.
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Floatontheback.
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Knowhowtosignalforhelp.
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Exit the water safely.
Award 3
Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support:
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Jump in from poolside and submerge (minimum depth of 1 metre).
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Fully submerge to pick up an object.
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Perform a tuck float and hold for five seconds.
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Push from wall and glide on the front with arms extended.
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Push from wall and glide on the back (optional with arms extended).
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Perform a rotation from the front to the back, then return to standing.
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Perform a rotation from the back to the front, then return to standing.
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Identify an open water hazard near Scarborough Sports Village.
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Exit the water safely.
Award 4
Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support:
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Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (minimum depth 1 metre).
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Push and glide towards the pool floor with arms extended.
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Perform a sequence of changing shapes (minimum of three) whilst
floating on the surface.
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Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back.
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Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front.
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Travel5metresonthefront,performatucktorotateontothe back and return to the side.
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Travel 10 metres on the front with feet off the pool floor.
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Travel 10metres on the back with feet off the pool floor.
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Perform a ‘shoutand signal’ rescue. Explain how you would get help.
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Exit the water safely without using steps.
Award 5
Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support:
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Jump into the water, submerge, surface and swim back to the point of entry (at least full reach depth).
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Perform a horizontal stationary scull on the back.
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Kick 10 metres backstroke.
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Kick 10metresfrontcrawl.
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Kick 10 metres butterfly or breaststroke on the front or on the back.
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Travelon back and logroll 180 degrees in one continuous movement onto front.
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Travel on front and log roll 180 degrees in one continuous movement
onto back.
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Swim 10 metres, choice of stroke is optional.
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Give two examples of where it is safe to swim and why.
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Exit the water safely.
Award 6
Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support:
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Perform three different shaped jumps into deep water (to include a straddle jump).
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Perform a head first scull for 5 metres.
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Two out of the following three must be completed:
a. Swim 10 metres front crawl. b. Swim 10 metres backstroke. c. Swim 10 metres breaststroke.
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Tread water for 30 seconds.
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Perform a handstand or forward somersault, tucked in the water.
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Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke optional).
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Swim 10 metres wearing clothes - as a minimum T-shirt and shorts.
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Exit deep water without the use of steps.
Self Rescue Award
Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment, in clothing, and in the order listed without pause:
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Enter the water using a fall in entry.
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Float on the back or scull.
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Tread water for 20 seconds with one arm in the air and shout for help.
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Swim 15 metres on the front, rotate and swim 15 metres on the back to a floating object.
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Take up the Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P).
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Swim 10 metres retaining a floating object.
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Take up the Huddle position.
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Swim using a long arm front paddle (survival stroke) to the side.
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Climb out from water of at least full reach depth without using the steps.
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Discuss as a group when these skills might be used to self-rescue in different water based situations.
Aquatic Skills Award
Pupils can complete these outcomes without floatation equipment or support:
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Enter the water safely.
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Submerge to pick up an object from the bottom of the pool (full reach depth).
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Swim 25 metres (choice of stroke is optional).
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Swim 50 metres (choice of stroke(s) may be used).
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Participate in a game of mini-polo.
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Discuss in your group the tactics and skills used and evaluate them.
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Perform a one minute movement sequence in a group of three or
more, incorporating a number of different skills, for example: sculling, treading water, floating, rotations.
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Exit the water safely.