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EDF2603

Swimming and Water Safety (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Mr A Cope

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: At the completion of the unit's studies students will be able to document their observations and evaluations with respect to risk management, programming and user groups at an established aquatic venue; demonstrate effective and safe group teaching practices for a variety of participants in a practical setting; assess, evaluate and correct all six swimming strokes; exhibit and describe effective swimming, survival and rescue techniques; identify and describe safe teaching practices in closed and open water environments; explain key elements of successful aquatic centre management practices; describe various activities and games that can be used for different aquatic user groups.

Assessment: Two assignments (1 x 1000 words): 25% & (1 x 2000 words): 50% + 1 Unit Exam (1 Hour, 1000 word equivalent): 25% + Hurdle: 80% attendance for Swimming Practical.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: EDF1301 or EDF1601 or equivalent


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