Swimming Flashcards
What are three pool rules?
Don’t swim alone
Don’t eat while swimming
Don’t swim with a contagious disease
Why shouldn’t you swim alone?
You shouldn’t swim alone because if you get into difficulties no one will be around to save you
Why shouldn’t you swim with contagious diseases?
You shouldn’t swim with contagious diseases as it might spread to another person
Why shouldn’t you eat while swimming?
You shouldn’t eat while swimming because you might choke and need cpr
What is a Rip Current?
A rip current is a localized current that flows away from the shoreline towards the ocean.
How do you survive a rip current?
Tread and allow it to pass or swim parallel to it
What should you do if you’re caught in a whirlpool?
Allow it to take you down, then swim
away from it as the section below the surface is not as wide as the top
