Learn to SWIM. WATER is life.

A GOOD INSTRUCTOR IS A WET INSTRUCTOR!

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

Water Safety Instructor Course

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH EDUCATION

PRESENTS:

Instructor Trainer: DON CROWLEY

E-Mail:crowley@mail.utexas.edu

Phone:
471-1272 (UT AHG)
232-3949 (UT GRE)
420-0947 (Home)

Meeting Locations:

Gregory Gymnasium #4.140 (GRE)
Gregory Gymnasium Pool (POOL)

LABORATORIES:

LABORATORY ASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE DISCUSSED IN CLASS.

If additional time is required, the times and dates will be determined and announced.

PREREQUISITES:

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
To be eligible to take the Water Safety Instructor course, prospective candidates must:

Be at least 17 years old. (Provide driver's license or birth certificate as proof.)
Possess one of the following:
- A current American Red Cross Health and Safety instructor authorization (Form 5736 or Cert. 3005), OR
- An Instructor Candidate Training Certificate (Cert. 3007) issued within 1 year
Successfully pass a pre-course written exam that has 25 multiple choice questions covering information from the American Red Cross COMMUNITY WATER SAFETY course text and twelve skills tests listed below.
Although it is not mandatory, all instructor candidates should be strongly encouraged to obtain and maintain current certification in Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

PRECOURSE SKILLS TEST:

Part I. - Rescue Skills:

1. Long shallow dive into a minimum of 9 feet of water, perform a surface dive, retrieve a 10 pound brick in 6 to 9 feet of water, and bring it to the surface.

2. Perform a wading assist with equipment. Bring the victim safely to the side of the pool.

3. Enter shallow water and approach a face-down victim with a suspected spinal injury. Use the HEAD SPLINT to establish the airway and maintain in-line stabilization.

4. Perform throwing assist using a ring buoy with line attached. Bring victim to the side of the pool.

5. Perform a reaching assist from land using equipment.

Part II. - Stroke Evaluation:

6. Front Crawl	50yards
7. Back Crawl	50yards
8. Sidestroke	50yards
9. Breaststroke	50yards
10. Elementary Backstroke	50yards
11. Butterfly	10yards
12. Standing front dive from deck.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this instructor course is to train instructor candidates to teach the American Red Cross courses and modules specified previously. The instructor course does the following:

Expands on information from the American Red Cross Instructor Candidate Training (ICT) course to teach specific water safety courses.
Plans and organizes courses.
Ensures participants' health and safety.
Provides information and skill-development sessions necessary to conduct and teach specific courses and modules.
Conducts practice teaching with emphasis on:
- The various education methods and approaches applicable to water safety instruction.
- Health and safety precautions and guidelines.
- Teaching participants from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Teaching people with disabilities.
- Answering participants' questions and providing corrective feedback.
Evaluates participants' performance.
Explains American Red Cross national and local service delivery unit operational policies and procedures related to water safety programs and modules.

OBJECTIVES:

By the time instructor candidates finish the instructor course, they should:

Be able to demonstrate the following characteristics required of an American Red Cross representative and role model by:
- Identifying the American Red Cross with their courses.
- Representing the American Red Cross in a positive manner.
- Providing participants with information on other American Red Cross courses and services.
- Encouraging others to become American Red Cross volunteers.
Be able to plan, conduct, and evaluate, water safety courses.
Be able to monitor participants' practice and provide corrective feedback and encouragement.
Be able to ensure the safety of participants.
Be able to customize courses to meet facility and participant needs.
Be able to maintain complete and accurate records and reports.
Be able to develop a strategy to keep knowledge and skills current.
Be able to demonstrate the critical and specific skills.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS:

Please bring the following required materials daily:

One clipboard, at least 1 black ball point pen and at least 1 pencil
One whistle and lanyard
One pair of goggles, towel and swim suit:
- Men: suit with a drawstring
- Women: one-piece with straps or a two piece competitive style suit (please no bikinis)

Be completely familiar with the following publications and bring daily:

American Red Cross Swimming and Diving (Stock No. 652222)
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Manual (Stock No. 652223)
American Red Cross Instructor Candidate Training Participant's Manual (Stock No. 329741)
American Red Cross Community Water Safety (Stock No. 654122)
American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue (Stock No. )
American Red Cross Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program Parent's Guide Stock No. 654600)
American Red Cross Waddles Presents AQUACKtic Safety (Stock No. 65)
American Red Cross Longfellow's Whale Tales (Stock No. 654700)

ADDITIONAL TEXTS AND MATERIALS THAT INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATES MAY WISH TO PURCHASE INCLUDE:

American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches Instructor's Manual(Stock No. 654805)
American Red Cross Safety Training for Swim Coaches (Stock No. 654800)
One resuscitation mask with a one way valve
One first aid fanny pack

Books and materials are available for purchase at the following American Red Cross location:



Monday through Friday
9:00am - 10:00am
3:00pm - 4:00pm

phone: (800) 928-4271	2218 Pershing Drive
fax: (512) 928-3167	Austin, Texas 78723-5885

e-mail: centraltexas@redcrossaustin.org

www.redcrossaustin.org

INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE EVALUATION:

To be certified as a Water Safety Instructor, an instructor candidate must display the competencies described below. To receive an instructor aid certificate, candidates must be rated as competent in these areas:

Delivering a presentation
As they perform practice-teaching assignments of aquatic and safety skills, the instructor candidates have to present information about the skill and the way it is to be performed.

Conducting practice teaching
All practice teaching assignments require instructor candidates to conduct presentations on specific water safety skills.

Knowing the content of the Water Safety Instructor course
Appendix I contains one 75-question final written exams covering information presented in this instructor course. To pass the exam, instructor candidates must answer at least 60 of the 75 questions (80%) correctly on each exam.

After successfully completing the instructor course, water safety instructors are qualified to teach the following American Red Cross courses, review courses, and challenges:

The Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program

Community Water Safety

Basic Water Rescue

Learn to Swim Program: Level I. - Level VII.

Water Safety Instructor'Aide

Longfellow's Whale Tales

Safety Training for Swim Coaches

AUTHORIZATION VALIDITY

Authorization is for two calendar years.
All authorizations expire on December 31.

Course completion does not guarantee certification.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

SAFETY:
AT NO TIME WILL YOU ENTER THE WATER WITHOUT AN INSTRUCTOR'S OR LIFEGUARD'S PERMISSION!!!

REGULAR ATTENDANCE: (see "Standards for Grades")

ATTIRE:
Women are urged to wear one-piece suits. Men are to wear suits with a draw-string that can be tied. Suits that stay on are recommended. No cut-offs. Long hair must be braided/rubber-banded or put under a swimming cap. Goggles are highly recommended.

PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS:
If you have any permanent physical limitation that might affect your swimming ability (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.), I must be informed prior to your first entry into the water. If an illness or injury occurs during class, I must be informed immediately. If you have a temporary limitation (cold, sore throat, etc.) you may choose to observe the class (see "Standards for Grades").

SHOWERS/ DRESSING ROOMS:
There are male and a female locker rooms. The showers off of the pool deck are co-ed. This means in the shower you DO NOT DISROBE! Please keep your swimming suits on and change in the appropriate area.

LOCKERS:
You are assigned a locker for the semester in Anna Hiss Gymnasium or Bellmont Hall. For lockers in Anna Hiss Gymnasium go to Room #1. For lockers in Bellmont Hall go to 502A(females) or 916(males).
For a locker in Gregory Gymnasium you have three options:

Purchase a locker for $20.00 for the semester at the Gregory Gymnasium Store located on the first floor (basement).
Use a day locker with lock included for .25cents.
Bring your lock or the one checked out to you and use a lockless locker for the day.

TOWELS:
Recreational Sports has towels available for $5.19 at the Gymnasium Store. Clean towels are available by turning in the dirty towel and a fee of .50 cents

WARNING! If you use a day use locker and if the lock remains on the locker past closing time, it will be cut off. You may choose to bring an exercise bag instead of using a locker. Try to keep your bag off the deck to keep it dry. Please LABEL as many of your personal items as possible.

STANDARDS FOR GRADES:

A =	90 - 100 Points
B =	80 - 89
C =	70 - 79
D =	60 - 69
F =	< 60

(50%) SKILLS

Strokes: 50 yds each	Max. Points:
Front crawl	2
Back crawl	2
Breaststroke	2
Sidestroke	2
Elementary Backstroke	1
Navy T Survival Backstroke	1
Butterfly (10 yards)	1
Video Stroke Critique	2
Presentations I. Ð V. (5 points each)	25
Exams and Fitness labs	10
Conditioning*	2
TOTAL	50

*Conditioning score: Points are earned on Swim Logs designed to be completed during class and at least once per week outside of class along with other Fitness labs in class. (Maximum is 5 points.)

(50%) PARTICIPATION:

Active in the water participation will determine this grade according to the following scale.
You will start the semester with 50 points out of a possible 100 points.
Each absence will DEDUCT 10 points from your final grade.

0-2 absences =	50 - 30 points
3-4 absences =	20 - 10points
5 absences =	0 points

6 OR MORE ABSENCES WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE

Attend all classes and check in with the instructor trainer.
Arrive 5 minutes early for questions and answers.
Bring American Red Cross issued books and proper note taking materials (CLIPBOARD, BALLPOINT PEN OR PENCIL) to every class.
Be actively involved in class discussions, ask questions when unsure of objectives of assignments and material covered in class.
Be prepared to spend time outside of class hours to develop watermanship skills.
Be fully committed to spending these sessions actively pursuing your interest in water safety.
ANY ABSENCE WILL INFER AN INCOMPLETE STATUS FOR THIS COURSE AND INVALIDATE THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS.
Class begins at the scheduled meeting time listed and meets 60 minutes. All absences are recorded as unexcused.
Two absences may be made up (see below).

OBSERVATION:
Students with temporary limitations may choose to observe the class. Each observation is 3.33 points off you participation grade instead of 10 points. Two observations will not affect your grade. The third and each additional observation will take points from your final grade.

TARDINESS:
One point will be deducted from your final point total for each 10 minutes of tardiness accumulated.

EQUIPMENT:
All equipment will be provided. Swimming equipment is available for purchase at a discounted rate for all U.T.

Swim class students at selected aquatic shops as indicated below. All others have great products, but not at a discounted rate:

The Great Outdoors Aqua Sports:

4403 Guadalupe

(512) 453-1852

Texas Swim Center
Swim Shop:

San Jacinto & M.L.K.
2nd Floor

(512) 471-0422

Monday - Friday
from 4:00pm-7:00pm
and During Special Events.

Recreational Sports
Gym Store:

Gregory Gymnasium & R.S.C.

(512)471-3134

Roster Andrews
Guadalupe & Anderson Lane

Oshmann's
Northcross Mall

Academy Surplus
All Locations

Lane Four
North I35

The American Red Cross -Lifeguard and Aquatic Safety Training

Lifesaving Resources

Swim Info

Gold Medal Swimming Clinics

Texas Sports - Big 12 Women's Swimming/Diving Championship

UT Underwater Science and Scuba Diving Program

Aqua Web Job Board

COURSE AGENDA:

Introduction to Instructors and Assistants
Introduction to course and verification of eligibility
Purpose of Precourse Session
Orientation to the Aquatics Classroom and Pools

Precourse Written Exam
Swimming and Diving Skills Video, Front Crawl & Back Crawlv Discuss
Swimming and Diving Skills Video, Breaststroke & Butterfly
Discuss
Teaching Progressions for the Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke & Butterfly
Lifeguarding Today "Spinal Injury Management "Video
Reading Assignments
Closing

Welcome and Course Overveiw
Class Materials Issued
E.A.P. ,Pool Orientation and Safety
Precourse Skills Test
Discuss
C.W.S. and Spinal Injury Rescue Techniques
Reading Assignment
I.C.T. book, study guide and folder.
Practice Teaching Assignment I. & II. for those who have ICT
Reading assignment
I.C.T. material next session
Closing

No pool activities.
(If you have proof of this certification you are excused from activities)
Bring I.C.T. book and folder folder
I.C.T. Activities & Films Including:
Understanding Students and the Learning Process
Being an effective Instructor
Conducting a Course
Knowledge and Attitudes
Motor Skills and Instructional Aids

Completing Evaluations, Records, and Reports
Planning to Teach
Developing Block Plans, Lesson Plans, and Class Organization
Representing the Red Cross Polices and Procedures
Local Red Cross Unit Information
Forms, Cards, and Documentations
Additional Training Opportunities
Closing

No Pool Activities
Complete I.C.T. class lecture.
I.C.T. EXAM Review
Developing Block Plans, Lesson Plans, and Class Organization
Practice Teaching Assignment I. & II.
I.C.T. EXAM
Precourse Written Exam Make up

Developing Block Plans, Lesson Plans, and Class Organization
Using Skills Checklists
Evaluation and Practice session
Spinal Injury Rescue Techniques in the Pool
Experimenting with Hydrodynamic Principles
Practice Teaching I. & II. in the pool
Teaching Progressions, Paired Practice and Coaching
Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke & Butterfly in the pool.
Closing

Safety Training for Swim Coaches
Exam Notice and Prerequisites
Discuss Lessons and Evaluations
Swimming and Diving Skills Video, Elementary Backstroke & Sidestroke
Teaching Progressions for the Elementary Backstroke and Sidestroke
Discuss

Teaching Aquatic Skill Video "Class One, Class Two and Class Three"
Discuss
Cultural Diversity Exercise
Swimming and Diving Skills Video, Turns and Starts
Teaching Progressions for Turns and Starts
Practice Teaching Assignment III.
Closing

Practice Teaching III.
Discussion
Teaching Progressions, Paired Practice, and Coaching
Elementary Backstroke & Sidestroke in the pool
Teaching Progressions for Turns and Starts
Teaching Progressions, Paired Practice, and Coaching
Turns & Starts in the pool
Practice Teaching Assignment IV
Motor Learning Theory
Aquatic Skills for Infants and Young Children
Materials for Children
Longfellow's Whalestales Video
Longfellow's Whales Tales
Waddles AQUACKtic Safety
Learn to Swim Courses
Support Techniques
Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program Skills
Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program Video
Actual videos

Incorporating Rescue Breathing and C.P.R. Into the Learn to Swim Program
Infant and Preschool Aquatic Program Skills in the pool
Water Exercise, Water Health Benefits and Fitness Principles Video & Brochure
Customizing for Persons with Disabilities
Customizing by Integrating Fitness Components
Customizing with Games and Water Activitiesv Disabilities Adaptationsv Customizing for Persons with Disabilities
Program Planning
Risk Management
Swimming and Diving Skills Video
Segment on Diving Progressions from the Deck and the Spring Board Diving
Closing

Disabilties Simulation Exercise
Practice Teaching IV. in the pool
Diving Progressions from the Deck
Springboard Diving Progressions in the pool
Stroke Evaluation, Analysis, and Refinement
Teaching Progressions for Safety Progressions for Safety and Rescue Skills
Training Principles
Opportunities for Competition
Closing

Program Planning
Risk Management
Practice Teaching Assignment V. in the Classroom
Safety Training for Swim Coaches EXAM Review
Review of Teaching Progressions
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR EXAM Review
Closing

Practice Teaching V. in the Classroom
Materials for Children
Water Safety Instructor Aide Training
American Red Cross Policies and Procedures
Local American Red Cross Unit Information
Forms, Cards, and Documentations
Additional Training Opportunities
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR EXAM
Safety Training for Swim Coaches EXAM ( optional )
Precourse Exam make up
I.C.T. EXAM make up
Graduation and certificates awarded

KIN 213

5:30pm - 7:00pm

LABORATORY:

7:00pm - 8:30pm

7:00pm - 8:30pm