SFL award guide
What are "Must sees"
A checklist for success in the performance of a skill.
True or False: The bob story is appropriate for the first week of Preschool 1
False
What should you do if you spot some toys scattered on the pool deck?
Pick them up or tell a supervisor.
Where can you find the must-sees for each level in Swim for Life?
Swim for Life and Swim Patrol Award Guides
Adult 2 skills consist of which swimmer level skills?
Swimmer 3 and 4.
What skill(s) can the pancake game achieve?
Front & Back float
True or False: A wave formation is not a good choice when doing glides with a big class.
True
True or False: "perfect" is appropriate feedback
False.
Pobodys Nerfect
What is the purpose of the "notes" in the Award Guide?
Suggestions, or explanations or limitations of the performance of an item.
True or False: The instructor is responsible to come up with their own original games and activities.
False.
There are many resources at your disposal. Use them!
What is the instructor's responsibility in terms of the safety of their class?
The instructor must:
know how to maintain a safe learning environment, be responsible for the safety of candidates in the program, be able to deal with any risk or problem that arises.
What is the mission, vision and values of the lifesaving society
To prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury.
A Canada free from drowning and water-related injury.
Guided by humanitarian principles, we are the Canadian leader in the prevention of drowning and water-related injury.
We are collaborative, innovative, and ethical.
We operate with fairness, respect, trust, and integrity.
We value diversity, flexibility and creativity.
We seek inclusiveness, driven by the needs of our community.
We are a dynamic organization that succeeds through volunteerism, pro-active leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.
What are the 5 "content streams" in Swim for Life for swimmer levels?
Enteries & Exits, Surface Support, Underwater Skills, Swim to Survive skills, Movement/Swimming Skills, Fitness, WaterSmart Education
True or False: Diving for rings in the deep end is appropriate for Swimmer 3.
False.
What is the appropriate response when your participant cuts themselves on a broken tile?
Get your supervisor to deal with the first aid, notify them about the broken tile, and continue teaching.
True or False: Someone who is blind can be accommodated to still be able to pass Swimmer 6.
True.
Which level has the following must-sees for front crawl:
Body on front, Alternate arm action, Propulsive, rhythmic flutter kick with alternate leg drive; slight knee bend, breathing pattern with underwater exhalation
Swimmer 2
Which age group is it appropriate to give free time for 5 minutes at the end of class?
Preschool. (3-5)
True or False: it is okay to make a child sit out of class if they are misbehaving to the point of impacting the lesson.
True
What is the motto of The Lifesaving Society?
"Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in them a fellow human being."