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Swimming final

Terms in this set (27)

What HELP stands for?
Heat, Escape, Listening, Posture
Most common kick to use while snorkeling?
Flutter kick
Where does flutter kick get its power from
hips
What are the circuits around the pool called
GRI

ground fault circuit interrupter.
What GRI stands for
ground fault circuit interrupter.
When using the split technique in the water (putting their arms over their ears and turning them) is used for what type of injuries
Head, neck, and back injury
What are 2 characteristics of a person with a neck injury
loss of movement in arms and legs

tingling sensations
Valsalva
equalizes the Ears.

Plug nose and blow as you decent
What are 2ways to clear the mask
- Using one or two hands, hold pressure at the top of mask, or forehead, then exhale gently from your nose.
Air will fill the mask and force the water out the bottom of the mask around the nose area.

or spit in it
How big are Snorkels
12-15 inches
What are the 2styles of fins
Open heal

Bear foot
What is the requirement needed to use a life jacket
needs to be coastguard approved
What are the 5 steps to throwing a ring bowie to a distressed swimmer
Step on lemon with non-dominate foot

have a stride stance

Underarm throw with dominate hand

aim over their shoulder, behind them

Pull in slowly and communicate with them
What is the difference between a distressed swimmer and a drowning victim
A distressed swimmer can call for help while a drowning victim cannot
What should you do if a swimmer has a seizer
keep their head above the water
state bathing code
requirements that a public pool has to follow

(ex. Have signs up, have a bowie)
What are the 5 types of flotation devices
Type 1: offshore life jacket


Type 2:Near-Shore Vests


Type 3: Flotation Aids


Type 4:Throwable Devices

Type 5: Special use devices
offshore life jacket (3)
Type 1 flotation device

geared for rough or remote waters where rescue may take a while

Provide the most buoyancy, Are excellent for flotation, and will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water
Type 1 life jacket (3)
offshore life jacket

geared for rough or remote waters where rescue may take a while

Provide the most buoyancy, Are excellent for flotation, and will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water
Near-Shore Vests (3)
Type II life jackets

Good for calm waters when rescue is likely

May turn some unconscious wearers face up in the water
Type II life jackets (3)
Near-Shore Vests

Good for calm waters when rescue is likely

May turn some unconscious wearers face up in the water
Flotation Aids (3)
Type III life jackets

These vests or full-sleeved jackets are good for calm waters when quick to rescue

Are not recommended for rough waters since they will turn an unconscious swimmer upside down
Type III life jackets (3)
Flotation Aids

These vests or full-sleeved jackets are good for calm waters when quick to rescue

Are not recommended for rough waters since they will turn an unconscious swimmer upside down
Throwable Devices (3)
Type 4 floatation device

These cushions and ring buoys are designed to be thrown to someone in trouble

Since they are not designed to be worn, it is neither for rough waters nor for persons who are unable to hold onto it
Type 4 floatation device (3)
Throwable Devices

These cushions and ring buoys are designed to be thrown to someone in trouble

Since they are not designed to be worn, it is neither for rough waters nor for persons who are unable to hold onto it
Special use devices (3)
Type 5 floatation device

These vests, deck suits, hybrid PFDs, and other are designed for specific activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, or water-skinning

To be acceptable they must be used in accordance with their label.
Type 5 floatation device (3)
Special use devices

These vests, deck suits, hybrid PFDs, and other are designed for specific activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, or water-skinning

To be acceptable they must be used in accordance with their label.
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