PE REVIEWER

• Swimming - is the act of propelling oneself through the water by using the arms and leg.
• Swimming -          is the art of floating or moving progressively in the water.
• Drowning – one of the leading causes of death for children and adult alike when performing aquatics activity, an accident or emergency in the water
• Water Confidence - is a way improving water safety for yourself and those around you through avoiding common dangers, developing fundamentals water safety skills to make you safer in and around the water.
• Reach with a long stick, a scarf, clothes or anything else. Crouch or lie down to avoid being pulled in.
• Wade test the depth with a long stick before wading in and then use the sick to reach out. Hold on to someone else or the bank.
• Row use boat if there is one nearby and if you can use it safely. Do not try to pull the person on board in case they panic and capsize the boat.
• Throw a rope is best, you can then pull in the person. Otherwise throw something that will float-a ball, plastic bottle, a lifebuoy that can help the person afloat until help comes.
• Rescue Can buoy bodies are hard and lightweight, made from rotational molded polyethylene plastic.
• Rescue Tube can help support the victim’s and rescuer’s weight to make a rescue easier. It is an essential part of the equipment that must be carried by lifeguards.
• Anti-Drowning Bracelet it is restraining device designed to inflate rapidly
• Rescue Ring designed to be thrown to a person in the water.
• Type I When cruising, racing and fishing offshore, or when boating alone, or in stormy conditions.
• Type I -          jackets offer the greatest buoyancy (over 20 pounds) and are designed primarily for offshore use. They’re bulky to wear but have the distinct advantage of turning an unconscious person face up in the water.
• Type II Inland day cruising, fishing and sailing. Good for boating in light craft.
• Type II -          are likewise designed to turn an unconscious person face up in the water. They offer a minimum 15.5 pounds of buoyancy and are typically chosen for nearshore boating excursions.
• Type III Supervised activities, such as sailing regattas, dinghy races, water skiing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and during personal watercraft operation.
• Type III -          jackets likewise offer 15.5 pounds of buoyancy. Often referred to as “ski vests,” their comfortable, formfitting style makes them an excellent choice for water sports as well as general passenger use. Type III jackets typically feature a front entry and buckle, or buckle-and-zipper closure.
• Type IV designed to be thrown to an overboard victim or to supplement the buoyancy of a person overboard
• Type IV -          are designed to be held onto, rather than worn, by the user. They offer a minimum 16.5 pounds of buoyancy.
• Type V sailboard harness, deck suit, paddling vest, commercial white-water vest or float coats.
• Type V -          jackets are special-use, often combined into flotation coats, white-water rafting vests, even sailboard harnesses. They should be used only for their intended purpose.
• one- piece creation is advisable for women rather than two- piece suits.
• Leg Suits or the Jammers which is the most commonly used suit in competitions.
• Latex is the most common cap. This is cheaper and easier to adjust.
• Silicone is solid that offers tighter and longer life but more expensive.
• Goggles There are no one- size-fit all goggles so definitely, play around them until you find the right pair that makes you feel comfortable
• Nose Clips If you have trouble with water getting up your nose while swimming especially when doing the backstroke, give nose plugs a try.
• Ear Plugs If you have trouble with water getting inside your ear, give ear plugs a try.
• Kickboard This is designed to allow you stay afloat while working on your kick. You don’t have to worry about your arms or turning your heads to breathe.
• Pull Buoys This are designed to fit between a swimmer’s thighs and when extended out in the water, these will keep the hips afloat, preventing the need for a kick.
• Cramps PREVENTION: Drink lots of fluids or when you feel thirsty, stay relaxed in the water and make sure you regularly stretch after every workout to develop flexibility.
• Swimmer’s Ear PREVENTION: If you feel that water is inside your ear canal, make sure you shake it out. You can also try ear drops, which are available in the counter.
• Dry Skin PREVENTION: Use lotion or aloe vera gel to soothe the skin. It is very effective at relieving the dry and rough sensation.
• Chlorine Burn PREVENTION: Use moisturizers especially made for damaged skin in the face. If you prefer something more traditional, hydrocortisone is also an option.
• Chlorine Damaged Hair PREVENTION: Wet your hair with fresh water prior to entering the pool. Also make sure you use conditioner immediately after your swim.
• Different Types of Bandages

  -          Gauze Bandage

  -          Crepe Bandage

  -          Adhesive Bandage

  -          Triangular Bandage
• Frequency how often

  Intensity percentage of your target rate

  Time how long can you exercise

  Type mode of exercise are you using