UB PVMGO Module

MODULE 1
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Department Policies and UB PVMGO
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Class orientation
1.2 Recite the UBPVMGO
1.3 Reflect on the relevance of UBPVMGO on the attainment of personal and professional goals
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INTRODUCTION
This module introduces you the UB PVMGO, wherein it is clearly states the aims, goals and the
norms and standards of the University. You will witness the significance of University’s PVMGO and its
message in the course of achieving your professional plans and dreams.
This module also consists of three (3) learning outcomes. Each learning outcome contains learning
activities with instructional sheets. Read the instructional sheet then proceed to the activities. Your
performance in each activity will ascertain that you have acquired the knowledge and skill necessary for
the learning outcomes provided.
Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for your assessment regarding the
knowledge and skills requirement for this module.
We welcome you in the University of Batangas, University of Choice and University of Future. YOU
BECOME, WHAT YOU BELIEVE!
CONTENT
Department Policies, UB PVMGO and UB hymn
Philosophy
The University of Batangas, a stock non – sectarian, private educational institution, believes in the
pursuit of knowledge, values and skills necessary for the preservation and improvement of the
Philippine society. It has faith in the dignity of the human person, in the democratic process, in the
reward for individual excellence, and in the freedom of a person to worship God according to his
conscience. Thus, the institution believes that the development of the individuals as a person and a
worker is an effective means in building a better family, community and nation, and a better world.
Vision
We envision the University of Batangas to be the center of excellence committed to serve the broader
community through quality education.
Mission
The University of Batangas provides quality education by promoting personal and professional growth
and enabling the person to participate in a global, technology – and research driven environment.
Core Values
Faith in God (Spirit)
Love of Wisdom (Intellect)
Service to fellowmen (Purpose)

Institutional Objectives
The University of Batangas aims to:
Pursue academic excellence through a continuing search for and application of truth, knowledge and
wisdom via traditional and alternative modes of instructional delivery;
Promote moral and spiritual development through integrated educational process that will enhance
human character and dignity;
Develop cultural, economic and socio - civic conscience through an educational content relevant to
national development needs, conditions and aspirations;
Strengthen involvement in community and services through varied economic projects and extensive
research;
Attain institutional self – reliance through responsive programs for staff, facilities and systems
development;
Ensure financial viability and profitability;
Adopt the internalization to meet the shifting demands in the national, regional and global environment;
and
Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that
impact economic and social development.
MODULE 2
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Introduction to Basic and Advanced Swimming

Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the history, equipment, facilities and safety in swimming
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INTRODUCTION
This module contains introductory information about basic and advanced
swimming. It covers the knowledge required to learn about the history, equipment,
facilities and safety in swimming. Completion of this module will help you in preparing
for the succeeding modules.

This module consists of one (1) learning outcomes. The learning outcome
contains learning activities with instructional sheets. Read the instructional sheet then
proceed to the activities. Your performance in each activity will ascertain that you have
acquired the knowledge necessary for the learning outcomes provided.

Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for your assessment
regarding the knowledge and skills requirement for this module.

CONTENT
History
The American military men introduced swimming as a comparative sport in the
country. Through the pioneering efforts of YMCA leaders working among the American
Military forces, the sports impressed upon the Filipinos who saw in 1907 the
construction of the first swimming pool in the country of Fort Mckinley YMCA.
During the Far Eastern games held at Manila in 1913, the Philippine team
composed of Conrado Benitez, J. del Pan, C. Aiville and L. Cristobal won the
championship against China and Japan. In the following decade educational institutions,
the first of which was the University of the Philippines, followed later on by the Philippine
Women’s University, trained swimmers.
The succeeding years up to 1951 saw the staging of the sixth Formosa
Philippines Biennal Swimming Championship meets, the 9 th and 10th Far Eastern
Games and the series of Manila-Hongkong Interport Swimming meets wherein Filipino
men and women swimmers showed outstanding performance. Women swimmers
competed in the 1931 National Women’s Swimming Championship meet at the Rizal
Memorial Pool where the University of the Philippines won. The PWU women’s team
won the championship in 1934. Women’s participation in swimming competitions were
held yearly since then.
Today, a fresh start in Philippine Swimming is now unfolding with the creation of
Aquatics Sports Association of the Philippines (ASAP). ASAP is a non-stock, non-profit
organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission which aims to
promote swimming and other aquatic sports throughout the country; and to recruit, train
and other aquatic sports throughout the country; and to recruit, train and develop world-
class athletes to represent our country in various international competitions.” At present,
the ASAP leadership is committed to a policy of good governance and will be
transparent in all its affairs, hiding nothing and simply working towards the betterment of
swimming in the country.

Equipment
Goggles – are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose to protect the
area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particularly, water or chemicals striking the
eyes.
Swim caps – is a silicone, latex or lycra cap worn on the head by recreational
and competitive swimmers.
Kick board – are buoyant boards that student can rest their arms on, this keeps
their upper bodies afloat and elbows them to concentrate on kicking correctly.
Pull buoy – is a figure eight shaped pieced of closed-cell foam used in swim
work-outs. Swimmer place the buoy between the legs, thighs or ankles to provide
support to the body without kicking the legs, this allows the swimmer to focus on training
only their arms and developing both the endurance and upper body strength.
Hand paddles – is a colored plastic device that is worn on the swimmer’s hands
during swimming practices to enhance muscle build-up or speed. Paddles are often
used with pull buoys to build up arm strength.

Facilities
The facilities used for swimming water survival and other water activities vary in
size, design and accommodation. A swimming pool, swimming bath, wading pool,
paddling pool or simply a pool is container filled with water intended for swimming or
water-based recreation. Pools for competition come in two basic sizes. Short-course
pools measure 25 yards (22.8) or 25m (27.3 yd) in length. Long-course pools measure
50m (54.6 yd) in length. Most major swimming events take place in 50-m Olympic size
pool.

Safety
Individuals should not swim in conditions that their ability and experience will not
allow them to handle; recreational swimmers may encounter hazards that might exist
even in a pool. These hazards include misjudging a dive and hitting one’s head in the
bottom, holding one’s breath too long, becoming exhausted and experiencing sudden
cramps while too far from shore or other swimmers.

Safe Principle
To counter the tendency to panic when unexpectedly entering the water, all
swimmers should be familiar with the SAFE principle. SAFE is a quick and easy
reminder of the fundamentals of swimming.

S – slow, easy movements – this is critical for energy conservation.
A – apply natural buoyancy – let the water support your body.
F- full lung inflation – this help maintain buoyancy
E – extreme relaxation – this ensures more control and composure

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Stretching exercises, Basic floating strokes and Basic techniques

MODULE 3
Stretching exercises, basic floating strokes and basic techniques
Learning Outcomes
 Identify the stretching exercises, basic floating strokes and basic techniques
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INTRODUCTION
This module contains information in stretching exercises, basic floating strokes
and basic techniques in swimming. It covers the knowledge required to identify
stretching exercises, basic floating strokes and basic techniques in swimming.
Completion of this module will help you in preparing for the succeeding modules.



CONTENT
Stretching exercises
Head rotation
 Stand straight, arms on waist. Rotate head in front, right side, back, left side and
front in four count 8 repetitions.
 Reverse head rotation
Arm circling
 Stand straight and raise your hand side wards.
 Circle the arms without bending the elbow. Start from a small and gradually
increase the circumference.
 Make 16 arm rotations.
 Reverse circling.
Sideward bending
 Stand straight with feet apart.
 Raise your right arm and the other arm is around the waist. Stretch to the sides
and hold this position for eight counts.
 Repeat sequence on reverse side.
 Stand straight, arms on hips; slightly raise your right leg.
 Rotate your ankle and make 8 repetitions.
 Repeat cycle on reverse side.
Neck stretches

o Stand with chest up ang looking straight ahead.
o Reach over your head with your right hand.
o Gently pull your head over the right side.
o Hold this for 8 counts.
o Repeat this on the other side.
o Stand with your chest up ang looking straight ahead.
o Gently push the chin back while looking straight ahead.
o Keep head upright, keep eyes facing forward.
o While holding the chin back with one hand, use the other hand to reach
over the top of the head.
o Stabilize your chin back as you pull the top of your head forward.
o Hold this for 16 counts.
Posterior shoulder stretch
 Stand with chest up and head in neutral position.
 Bring your right elbow up and pull it over to the left at shoulder level with the left
hand.
 Hold this position with the left hand.
 Hold this position for 16 counts.
 Repeat on the other side.
Tricep stretch
 Standing raise your right hand up over your head.
 Bend the right elbow and grasp the right elbow with your left hand.
 Pull your right elbow to the left overhead.
 Hold this position for 16 counts.
 Repeat on the other side.
Latissimus dorsi stretch
 Stand facing a wall or pole about three feet back.
 Put both hands on the wall as high as you can reach one hand on the other.
 Step back with one foot.
 Let your chest sag toward the floor while maintaining your hand position.
 Hold this for 16 count.

Floating strokes
Prone float
 It is performed by lying face down the water, arms and legs extended. It is done
with the face Eyes open to see under the water or with the head high to observe.
Back float
 This is the best relaxing float, can be performed with the legs together or apart
and arms extended to the side or overhead. With the legs together and arms by the side
there is a tendency for the legs to sink and drag the body under.
Dead man’s float
 Lean forward, face down in the water and relax completely, let your arm and legs
drift where they will. Open your eyes and look around. See how long you can float in
this position. Put your feet against the bottom or against the side of the poo; see how far
you can glide. Try steering yourself by working your hand and feet slowly.

Basic techniques
Breathing
 Breathing in water in swimming is the same as any other sports. Take a small
amount of air, when your face is above the water and exhale by blowing out through
both the mouth and nose.
 Submerging (bobbing)
 This exercise is done by raising the arms abruptly sideward and upward when
submerging and downward when he wants to go up.
Flutter kicks
Lie on your back and kick slowly up and down. The legs and feet ought to be in a knock
– kneed and pigeon-toed position. The hands merely execute a slow sculling movement
at the hips.
Gliding
 The glide is a movement in the water without taking any effort: it is a way of
releasing tension and is free from the task of coordinating limbs.
MODULE 4
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Major Swimming Strokes: Freestyle and Breaststroke

MODULE 4
Major swimming strokes: freestyle and breaststroke

Learning Outcomes
Identify the major swimming strokes: freestyle and breaststroke

INTRODUCTION
This module contains information in major swimming stroke. It covers the
knowledge required to identify and perform freestyle and breaststroke. Completion of
this module will help you in preparing for the succeeding modules.

CONTENT
Freestyle
 The freestyle is a swimming style commonly referred to as the front crawl. It is regularly
used in competitions. Most swimmers choose to swim front crawl during freestyle competitions
as it is the fastest techniques.
Proper technique
Arm movement
Pulling
 The pull is semicircle movement from the water level to the chest. The arm is kept
straight and the hand points towards the body center and downward.
Pushing
 The push is the completion of the pull, the swimmer’s arm is pulled back up to the waters
level. The palm is moved backward through the water underneath the body at the beginning and
at the side of the body at the end of the push.
Recovery
 The recovery moves the elbow in a semicircle in the swimming direction. The lower arm
and the hand are completely relaxed and hang down form the elbow. The recovering hand
moves forward, just above the surface of the water. During the recovery the shoulder is moved
into the air by twisting the torso. It is important to relax the arm during the recovery as having
your hand higher than your elbow will result in drag and loss of balance.
Leg movement
Kicking
The legs move alternately, with one leg kicking downward while the other leg moves
upwards. The leg movement is important for stabilizing the body position. The leg in the
initial position bends slightly at the knees and then kicks the lower leg and foot
downwards. After the kick the straight leg moves back up. Avoid not to kick too much
out of the water.
Breathing
 The face is kept down in the water during front crawl. Breathing is done through the
mouth by turning the head to the side of recovering arm at the beginning of the recovery. The
head is rotated back at the end of the recovery and points down in the water again. Most
swimmers take one breath every third arm recovery.

Breaststroke
 Breaststroke is the slowest swimming stroke but it can be swum powerfully and at
speed. It is popular with people who like to swim to fitness as the breathing is much easier than
with the front crawl. The initial position of breaststroke is to keep your body level with the
surface of the water. The shoulders need to be in line and the hips must be flat in the water.
Proper technique
Arm movement
 Start out by placing your arms out in front just under the surface of the water. With your
palms facing outwards push both hands out and around as if drawing a full circle. Your hands
finish by stretching forwards again. Your arms and legs should stay in the water all of the time
and you shouldn’t splash when doing the stroke correctly.
Leg movement
 From the initial position move your feet and legs together, like a frog would. Simply bend
your knees and lift your feet up as your posterior. Turn your feet out in preparation for pushing
back with the bottom of your foot. Move your feet our and in again to meet each other and
straighten your legs with your knees touching. It is a good idea to practice this movement at the
side of the pool, by holding onto a support rail with your legs stretched out behind you.
Breathing
 Breaststroke is so popular among recreational swimmers because breathing is achieved
easily. When the leg and arm movements are mastered, simply lift the face out of the water and
take a breath in through the mouth. Put the face back into the water breathing out through the
nose and mouth, as you stretch the arms forward to begin the circle again.
MODULE 5
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Major Swimming Strokes: Backstroke and Butterfly

MODULE 5
Major swimming strokes: backstroke and butterfly

Learning Outcomes
 Identify the major swimming strokes: backstroke and butterfly.
INTRODUCTION
This module contains information in major swimming stroke. It covers the
knowledge required to identify and perform backstroke and butterfly. Completion of this
module will help you in preparing for the succeeding modules.



CONTENT
Backstroke
 The initial position for the back stroke is lying on your back with arms and legs stretched
straight out. While swimming all the body should stay close to the surface of the water.
Proper technique
Arm movement
 The arms used similar to the front crawl, but in reverse. The swimming makes a circular
motion as the arms move in and out of the water at alternate intervals.
Leg movement
 Constantly perform a flutter kick while doing the back crawl. This allows the swimmer to
travel in a straight line. The knees are kept bend underwater and the toes should make a small
splash while kicking and through proper moving of legs up and down would keep the swimmer
afloat.
Breathing

Butterfly
 The butterfly is a difficult stroke to master, it requires synchronization between two main
parts of the body, the arms and legs. A strong dolphin kick and the strength of the upper body
are required to propel and pull the body through the water in undulating manner.
Proper technique
Arm movement
Shoulder and chest
 Tip up and down/forward about a line drawn from one hip through the other. The chest
lays forward and presses down as the hands enter.
Forearm and hand pull
 Arms remain shoulder width apart, flex at elbows with line from fingertips through elbow
moving towards pointing down a slightly inward, and the sweep inwards to outwards they press
on the water with the fingertip through elbow line moving from pointing inwards and down to
slightly outwards and down.
Forearm and hand recovery
 Straight arms, relaxed hands with a wide and low arm swing, thumb down, and pinky up
back of the hand towards thumb lead.
Forearm and hand entry
 Straight arms, extended, thumb to fingertip first, shoulder width apart.
Leg movement
Hips
Maintain hips relatively high in the water, acting as moving forward pivot point.
Legs
Usually two kicks per cycle, but one per cycle is also acceptable. Kick timing is based
on arm timing with kick balancing arm and trunk motion. There is generally a kick as the
pull begins and a second kick just prior to hand exit. The kick action and the chest
position must work together.
Feet
 Feet must remain in the same plane through and the entire kick. They may be in slightly
different planes, but that difference must not change. Feet are extended, relaxed ankle on the
down-beat, flexed on the upbeat. Kick amplitude should not be exaggerated.
Breathing
 Keeping body as low and flat/forward as possible, head tips up enough for face top clear
water, inhale, head lays down prior to arm-recovery reaching a “T” from the shoulder out to the
fingertips.
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MODULE 6
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Basic Diving Techniques: Kneeling dive, Compact dive and Stride

dive
MODULE 6
Basic diving techniques: kneeling dive, compact dive and stride dive

Learning Outcomes
 Identify the basic diving techniques: kneeling dive, compact dive and stride dive
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INTRODUCTION
This module contains information on basic diving techniques. It covers the
knowledge required to identify and perform kneeling dive, compact dive and stride dive.



CONTENT
Kneeling dive
 Stand on the edge of the pool deck, have him hook the toes of one foot over the edge.
Kneel on one knee at the very edge of the pool and point arms upwards. The inner arms should
be against the ears. Hand should be placed on top of one another palms flat.
 Put the chin to his/her chest and lean forward from the waist, trying to touch their
fingertips to the water. At this point, it is very important that the child keeps their chin to their
chest.
 Keep leaning forward then push off with leg and follow the fingertips into the water,
diving in gently.

Compact dive
 Bend on both knees at the edge of the pool. Point arms upwards with the inner part of
the arm against the ears. Hands should be place on top of one another palms flat.
diving in gently.
Stride dive
 Stand and place one foot at the very edge of the pool, the other foot should be placed
about 2 to 3 feet away behind the other foot. Point arms upwards with the inner part of the arm
against the ears. Hands should be place on top of one another palms flat.
diving in gently.
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Other Floating Strokes: Treading, Sculling, Turtle and Jellyfish

Strokes
MODULE 7
Other floating strokes: treading, sculling, turtle and jellyfish strokes

Learning Outcomes
 Identify the other floating strokes: treading, sculling, turtle and jellyfish strokes
INTRODUCTION
This module contains information about other floating strokes. It covers the
knowledge required to identify and perform treading, sculling, turtle and jellyfish strokes.



CONTENT
Treading float
 The swimmer is in the water head up and feet down. Different kicks and hand
movements to stay afloat. Any sort of movement that allows the swimmer to move around or
remain afloat in the water by moving efficiently the arms and legs in a specific fashion.
 The most common form of water treading is generally referred to as the “egg-beater,”
named because the circular movement of the legs resembles the motion of an egg-beater. The
egg-beater action allows the swimmer to maintain a constant position to the water-level.
Sculling float
 A back and forth movement of the hands and forearms that provides almost constant
propulsion. Sculling teaches the hands how to propel at every point in the pull cycle. This is a
figure eight (8) movement of the hands for the forward motion or upward lift. Used in surf
lifesaving, water polo, synchronized swimming and treading water.
Turtle float
 The knees are raised to the chest and encircled by the arms. In waist-deep water, take a
deep breath. Reach down and wrap arms around knees. Hold the knees. Your body will bob to
the surface and float.
Jellyfish float
 Holding the ankles with the hands. In waist-deep water, take a deep breath, reach down
and grab ankles. Hold ankles. Your body will bob to the surface and float.
MODULE 8
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Other Swimming Strokes: Side Stroke and Trudgen Stroke
MODULE 8
Other swimming strokes: side stroke and trudgen stroke

Learning Outcomes
 Identify the other swimming strokes: side stroke and trudgen stroke
INTRODUCTION
This module contains information about other swimming strokes. It covers the
knowledge required to identify and perform side stroke and trudgen stroke. Completion
of this module will help you in preparing for the succeeding modules.



CONTENT
Side stroke
 The sidestroke is a swimming stroke, wherein the swimmer lies on one side. It is helpful
as a lifesaving technique and is often used for long-distance swimming. The sidestroke allows
the swimmer great endurance. Instead of working both arms and legs simultaneously in the
same way, the side stroke uses them simultaneously but differently. A swimmer tired of
exercising one side can just turn over and use the other, the change of action helping the limbs
recover.
 The swimmer may lie on the right side, stretching the right arm out as far as possible
away from the feet, keeping the fingers of the right hand quite straight out, knees unbent, and
swung back and forth in opposite directions. The lower leg does the greater share of the work.
 Before its impetus is quite expended, the right arm comes round in a broad sweep, until
the palm of the right hand almost touches right thigh. At the same moment, the left hand makes
a similar sweep, but is carried backwards as far as it can go. This completes once cycle of the
stroke, which is then repeated.

Trudgen stroke
 One swims mostly upon one side, making an overhand movement, lifting the arms
alternately out of the water. When the left arms alternately out of the water. When the left arm is
above the head, the legs spread apart for a kick; as the left arm comes down the legs extend
and are then brought together with a sharp scissor kick. The right arm is now brought forward
over the water, and as it comes down the left arm is extended again. The scissor kick comes
every second stroke; it involves spreading the legs, then bringing them together with a sudden
“snap” movement.
 The swimmer’s face is underwater most of the time; the only chance to breathe is when
the hand is coming back and just as the elbow passes the face. This stroke has been developed
into the front crawl.
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Advanced Diving Techniques

MODULE 9
Advanced diving techniques

Learning Outcomes
 Identify the advanced diving techniques
INTRODUCTION
This module contains information about advanced diving techniques. It covers
the knowledge required to identify and perform advanced diving techniques. Completion
of this module will help you in preparing for the succeeding modules.



CONTENT
Standing dive
Progression from a Diving Board:
Approach
An approach is the diver’s walk down the board where they press the board on the last
step.
Hurdle
The hurdle occurs after the last step. It is when the diver leaps from one leg onto two
legs, landing on the end of the board.
Press
The press is an exaggerated step which, along with the walk, create an oscillation and
rhythm in the board.
Lift
The lift is the force of the board pushing a diver unto the air.
Pike position
This position is when the body is bent only at the hips, with legs straight and arms and
head by their ankles. This position has a smaller radius than the straight position,
making somersaulting easier.
Tuck position
The body is bent at the hips and the knees, creating the smallest radius possible. This
position has the largest possible angular acceleration and therefore the greatest number
of somersaults is possible in the tuck position.
Straight position
This position is when a diver’s body is as fully extended and rigid as possible. Because
it has the greatest possible radius, the fewest somersaults are possible.
Free position
This position is a combination of the three above positions, used only in twisting dives
where multiple positions are required at different parts of the dive. While somersaulting,
the dive may be tuck or pike; while twisting, the body must be straight.
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Water survival techniques: Drown proofing

MODULE 10
Water survival techniques: drown proofing

Learning Outcomes
 Identify water survival techniques: drown proofing
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INTRODUCTION
This module contains information about water survival techniques. It covers the
knowledge required to identify and perform drown proofing. Completion of this module
will help you in preparing for the succeeding modules.



CONTENT
Drown proofing
It is a technique for surviving in water disaster scenarios without sinking or drowning, it
was developed in 1940 for the naval school which was located at Georgia Tech prior to
and during World War II
Sequence
 Float upright in the water and take a deep breath.
 Submerge face into the water (keeping the mouth closed and bring arms forward tor rest
at water level)
 Relax in the same position until you need to take in more air.
 Raise head above the surface, treading water and exhale. Take another breath and
return to the relaxed position.
Buoyant aid
Inflate the clothes your wear
 If you do not have a life jacket and are stranded in water in an emergency situation, you
can make your own improvised water floatation paraphernalia using clothing.
Inflate your trousers
 Remove trousers while swimming in deep water.
 Tie knot into the lower legs.
 Catch some air in a pair of trousers with legs tied and the waist help open or inflate at
the waist until both legs are full.
 Float with buoyance air for 1 minute, re-inflate as required.
 Swim 15 meters using inflated trousers for support.
HELP position
Heat Escape Lessening Posture position
This position protects the body’s three major areas of heat loss (groin, head/neck and
rib cage/armpits) wearing a personal floating device (lifejacket) or holding onto a
buoyant aid allows to draw the knees to the chest and arms to the side would lengthen
the chance of survival.
 Keep the legs together by crossing the legs below the knees and draw them up toward
the chest.
 Pass both arms against the upper body.
 Keep head out of the water.
HUDDLE position
This movement imparts the importance of staying together in a group in case of a water
emergency. Huddling with other people in the water lessens the loss of body heat and it
lifts the morale of the survivors or the group. Rescuers can spot a group more easily
than individuals in a large area of water.
 Hold onto a buoyant bit.
 Press the sides of your bodies together
 Put your arms around each other’s back at waist or shoulder level. Wrap your legs
around each other to maintain body contact.
 Keep a positive outlook, it will increase survival chances.
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Water Rescue: Procedure and Techniques Part I

MODULE 11
Water rescue: procedure and techniques part I

Learning Outcomes
 Identify water rescue: procedure and techniques
INTRODUCTION
This module contains information about water rescue. It covers the knowledge
required to identify and perform water rescue procedure and techniques. Completion of



CONTENT
Distress situation
These are people in trouble and in distress, but still have the ability to keep afloat, signal
for help and take action.
Drowning situation
These are people suffocating and in verge of impending danger. There are two types of
drowning situation.
Passive drowning
A person who suddenly sinks or has sunk due to a change in their circumstances, such
condition includes medical condition or accidents
Active drowning
People such as non-swimmers and exhausted or hypothermic at the surface, who are
their mouth above water and are suffocating due to lack of air. Instinctively, people in
such cases perform well known behaviors in the last 20-60 seconds before being
submerged, representing the body’s last effort to obtain air.

Classification of drowning victim
Conscious non swimmers
They are simply unable to swim and often position vertically in the water. Some can be
a panic and thrash around. They can be quite dangerous to the rescuer as they grab
hold of anyone who comes close.
Conscious weak swimmer
They are either exhausted or unskilled to swim in clothes after falling in. They are
usually in forward pointing position like in a breaststroke, often they are cooperative in a
rescue.
Conscious injured swimmers
They are usually held onto the body part or unto a buoyant aid. Be careful when you
pick them up so you don’t inflict additional injury.

Rescue techniques
Reach
Extend a fishing, rod, branch, oar, towel or other object that can be used to REACH out
to the victim and pull him or her to safety. If nothing is available, lay flat on the dock and
grab the victim’s hand or wrist, and pull him or her to safety.
Throw
If the victim is too far away to reach and a boat isn’t handy, THROW the victim a
Personal Floating Device (PFD) or anything else that will float.
Row
If a rowboat is available, ROW to the victim and then use an oar or paddle to pull the
victim to the stern. Let the victim hold ono the stern as you paddle to shore. If the victim
is too weak, hold onto him or her until help arrives. If using a powerboat, stop the engine
and glide to the victim from the downwind side.
Go
Swimmers without lifesaving training should not swim to a victim. Instead, GO for help.
If you must swim, take along anything that floats to keep between you and the victim.
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Water Rescue: Procedure and Techniques Part II

MODULE 12
Water rescue: procedure and techniques part II

Learning Outcomes

INTRODUCTION



CONTENT
Rescue Circumstances
 The distance from the shore to the availability of equipment
 The type of the subject
 The condition of the water
Four Types of People (Swimmers) in need of Rescue
Tired swimmer
 Calm and will reply to the spoken words
Panicked swimmer
 Poor swimmer, frightened and frantic
 Must be approached with caution
 Contact should be avoided
 Speed is important
 Will remain on the water for several minutes
Non-swimmer
 Lacks the ability to remain at the surface and generally will submerge in less than a
minute
 Unable to call or wave for help
 Must be recognized on the basis of his inadequate movement and facial expression
 Unable to grasp an object thrown nearby
 Speed is rescuing this type of victim is very essential
Unaided/Unconscious
 May float at the surface or sink to the bottom
 Speed is utmost important or necessary
 Breathing may have stopped and artificial respiration must be started as soon as
possible
Approaches to Further Reduce the Number of Fatalities
Accident Prevention
Study their cause

Self-Preservation
Learn how to swim

Training to Assist others
Educate students about basic water safety and how to perform a rescue

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Water rescue: procedure and techniques part III

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Water rescue: procedure and techniques part III

Learning Outcomes
Downloadable file: /files/6192093/PE3A_Module_13_updated(2).docx

INTRODUCTION



CONTENT
Rescue
 Entries
o Determine the type of entry. Water entry depends on the following
situations.
 Depth of water
 Entry height
 Water clarity
 Knowledge of bottom condition
 Distance to victim
 Stress level of victim
o Approach
 Crawl
 Keep face slightly above the water as you
look at the victim.
 Breaststroke
 Combines speed and energy conservation
with opportunity for a quick look at the
victim. Allow rescuer to swim on surface or
underwater and is useful in rough water.
 Rotary kick
 Inter-changing breaststroke leg movement.
Where each other leg kicks through
breaststroke range of motion. It is useful
while in from the victim and stabilizing your
position or carrying and towing a victim
ashore or on deck.
 Front surface approach
 Use if victim’s face is fronting down or near
the surface.
 Enter and swim within 3 to 6 feet of the
victim.
 Stop and assume ready position.
 Scull to victim any grasps underside of
victim’s wrist.
 Kick for momentum and pull victim’s arms
towards you.
 Rear approach
 Use when victim is active, passive or rear
the surface.
 Enter water and approach to within 3 to 6
feet of the victim.
 Approach assumes ready position, scull
closer and grasp victim’s armpit you may
choose to use saddle back carry.
 Underwater approach
 Use for active victim.
 Swim to a position in front of victim. About 3
to 6 feet away from victim. Immediately go
under water and hold the victim’s leg and
turn him, slide your palm towards the
victim’s side and hold the hops, again slide
your pal towards the victim’s side up to the
head. Push the victim afloat to a supine
position. Continue grasping victim’s head
with arms and elbow straight swim ashore
using an elementary backstroke.

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Water rescue: procedure and techniques part IV

MODULE 14
Water rescue: procedure and techniques part IV

Learning Outcomes
 Identify water rescue: pre-hospital emergency care

INTRODUCTION
required to identify and perform pre-hospital emergency care. Completion of this module
will help you in preparing for the succeeding modules.



CONTENT
Carries
 Single arm tow
o Well suited for use with rear approach to active or passive victim.
o Assume ready position
o Use hand that is closer to the victim’s arm or armpit
o Place arm into armpit with thumb up along outside or victim’s arm
o Rest your head on the water and swim elementary backstroke or sidestroke
using regular or inverted scissors kick.
 Wrist tow
o Use only for passive victim
o Use with front surface approach
o Turn victim on back by grabbing underside of victim’s wrist
o Lean backwards and swim while pulling victim’s arm across your body. Twist
wrist in line with pull which victim’s arm should be extended.
o Swim sidestroke with towing arm full extended along the surface of the water.
 Clothes tow
o Well suited for use with rear approach to active or passive victim
o Assume body position
o Grabs the clothes on the victim’s back between the shoulders and pull him to a
horizontal position, floating on his back.
o Maintain hold of a victim’s clothes, keeping arm fully extended and use
sidestroke carry.
 Saddle back
o Use with rear approach to active or passive victim.
o Assume ready position.
o Grasp armpit simultaneously with finger under arm and thumbs up.
o Put your head back and begin kicking until you and victim are horizontal with
your legs and your lower body beneath victim.
o Keep victim’s head back and arm extended.
o For control, slide other hand under the armpit across the chest and hold on the
wrist with opposite hand.
 Cross chest carry
o Primarily for active victim over a short distance.
o Use rear approach.
o Assume ready position 6 feet from victim.
o Make contact.
o Grasp victim’s armpit.
o Kick and pull vigorously to level victim to horizontal position.
o Reach under victim’s arm (right hand to right side or left side). With free hand
and across victim’s lower chest until hand is holding victim’s side.
o Let go of armpit and kick and perform sidestroke.
 Tired swimmers carry
o A victim that has enough control of himself and can obey command. He should
be ordered to turn on his back, faces his rescuer and spread his legs and place
both his hands on the rescuer’s shoulder with both arms extended. The rescuer
then assumes the position for breast stroke and swim pushing the victim ahead
of him. The breaststroke is useful because it leaves the arms and legs
unhampered from swimming.

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MODULE 1

Department Policies and UB PVMGO

1.1 Class orientation

1.2 Recite the UBPVMGO

Department Policies, UB PVMGO and UB hymn

Faith in God (Spirit)

Love of Wisdom (Intellect)

Service to fellowmen (Purpose)

The University of Batangas aims to:

Ensure financial viability and profitability;

Introduction to Basic and Advanced Swimming

Stretching exercises, Basic floating strokes and Basic techniques

Major Swimming Strokes: Freestyle and Breaststroke

Major Swimming Strokes: Backstroke and Butterfly

Basic Diving Techniques: Kneeling dive, Compact dive and Stride

Other Floating Strokes: Treading, Sculling, Turtle and Jellyfish

Advanced Diving Techniques

Water survival techniques: Drown proofing

Water Rescue: Procedure and Techniques Part I

Water Rescue: Procedure and Techniques Part II

Water rescue: procedure and techniques part III

Water rescue: procedure and techniques part IV

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