Midterm Flashcards
Developed to raise international standard and training programs to a minimum professional standards
International surf lifesaving association
of annual drowning fatalities in us each year
4000
Red Cross certifications
Lifeguarding 2 years
first aid/cpr 2 years
Epipen 2 years
Water safety instructor - teach one class every two years
Lifeguard instructor - teach one class every two years
Short course
Typical high school course
25 yards
Kayak types
Sit in
Sit on
Racing
Tandem
Offers swim lessons for all ages, family swim, competitive swimming and diving teams, and many kids of adaptive swim programs for kids with special needs.
YMCA
Swim test prerequisite for life guarding
300 yards
Considered vessels by pa fishing and boating commission
Follows state boating safety regulations
Paddle with an ore vs. paddling with hands laying prone by kneeling
Prone vs paddle boarding
Four types of education aca offers
Skills, skills assessments, certifications and endorsements
Instructor training Shallow water lifeguard training Pool lifeguard training Specific facilities training Special facilities with open water training
Lifeguarding programs
Aca national paddledports instructor program
Program that has been acknowledge as the “gold standard” of paddlesports education throughout the United States and several foreign countries
Minimum age for life guarding
15
National governing body for swimming. Governs rule and regulations and is responsible for competitive swimming choices.
Usa swimming
Allows individuals to provide knowledge to clients for safe aquatic therapy.
Prerequisites 15 hours of aquatic therapy education
Aquatic therapeutic rehabilitation certification
Two state drowning resources
Pa state police
Drowning conference
Works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of readiness and other means
United States lifesaving association
Coaching membership of USA swimming CPR/AED Safety training for swim coaching Foundations for coaching 101 Athlete protection training course
Coaching certifications/requirements (USA)
Increases soft tissue perfusion and lymphatic drainage and reduces blow flow and decreases inflammation and pain
Temperature
Customized for those who lead swimming activities with groups in natural bodies of water and do not have traditional equipment or resources for emergency response. 2 year certification.
Wilderness stargard
Comprehensive lifeguard training program appropriate for any type of pool or water park. Certification only valid for one year.
Stargard aquatic institute
These certifications offer American red cross cpr for the professional rescuer and first aid, equipment-based rescues for aquatic environments, accident prevention, and decision making skills.
YMCA certifications
National opportunity for therapy
aquatic therapy and rehab institute
After how many seconds is the body programmed to resume breathing
60
YMCA goes through whom for the cpr and first aid testing
American safety and health institute
Reduces edema
Increases joint range of motion and decreases pain
Hydrostatic pressure
Lets instructors offer programs for individuals with arthritis
Arthritis foundation aquatic program
Establish unified rules for swimming. Deals with swimming world records. Manages swimming competitions at the Olympic Games.
FINA
75% score required
2nd chance available
Background check
Piaa official requirements
Canoe paddles by two people
Tandem canoe
Reduces weight bearing stresses on joint and soft tissue structures
Improves joint range of motion
Buoyancy
Divers divided by gender and often by age group
Perform set number of dives
Judged on body conformance and splash
Diving events
Minimum age 19 years. License is valid for two years. Must puss written and skills test
Itlp instructor training
Long course
Olympic size
50 meters
Valid at capable facilities. Certification valid for one year
Minimum age 15 years
Shallow water lifeguard training
Safety training for swim coaches
Professional rescuer CPR
First Aid
Principles of YMCA Competitive swimming and diving
Coaching certification/requirements (YMCA)
Surface dive test prerequisite
7-10 feet and retrieve a 10 lb. object
Canoe with high sides flat bottoms and paddles while kneeling
Whitewater canoes
Safety risk management training
Concussion awareness training course
Safe sport training
Diving coach certifications and requirements (Usa diving)
Tread test prerequisite only using legs
2 minutes
Increases muscle activity and enhances neuromuscular control
Viscosity
All divisions take some test
85% must be scored in order for championships
NCAA official requirements
Improves mechanical nociceptive thresholds and reduces edema
Osmolality
