What is the benefit of the WSI course? - answer Water safety and drowning prevention
Where can you find teaching resources? - answer Instructor’s corner
What is the strategy for encouraging skill acquisition in classes? - answer Focus on the
distribution of skills so participants don't feel frustrated by goals that are too difficult to
achieve quickly.
What are the 4 components of water safety? - answer Attitude, knowledge, practice,
skills.
A good WSI makes classes... - answer....active, customized, and fun!
What temperature should water be for participants? - answer84 degrees (89 degrees for
infants and preschool
At what depth of the pool is diving permitted? - answer9' for headfirst entry, 11'6" for
diving
What are the best ways to teach water safety topics? - answerKeep learning active and
interesting. Cover safety topics in every class.
If you forget the materials for a class can you leave participants in the pool to get them?
- answerNO! Think of an alternative drill that doesn't require the materials.
Is it better to have participants work individually or in group when trying a different way
to blow bubbles while kicking? - answerDon't hold each kid to do it, have class hold pool
edge and blow and kick.
Participants kicking and blowing bubbles on the wall are splashing & kicking each other.
Solution? - answer Don’t stop drill. Tell class to hold pool edge and have every other
student do drill while the non participant counts bubbles.
What should you do if a participant runs away? - answer Call a supervisor/aide or ask a
lifeguard to watch class while you catch kid.
What is the 2nd leading cause of death in children ages 1-4? - answer DROWNING!!
What is "reach supervision"? - answer The child must be within an arms length of a
parent at all times.
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