Lesson 1: Aquatic Facility Safety
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
As a result of this lesson students will be able to understand how to stay safe in the aquatics facility
1. What is the EAP?
2. What do you need to have to be prepared to swim?
3. What do you have to do for the swim test?
EAP
2.12.17 Demonstrates knowledge of water safety skills. Demonstrates knowledge of basic swimming skills.
DOK 1: What is the importance of having an EAP?
DOK 3: Explain how you can develop a safe swimming environment.
Aquatic proficiency is a "insurance policy" for life. Beyond the immediate safety benefits of preventing drowning, advanced aquatic skills open doors to professional opportunities like lifeguarding, underwater engineering, and naval careers. Furthermore, swimming provides a low-impact, high-resistance environment for cardiovascular health that remains viable well into old age, making it one of the most sustainable forms of physical activity
Safety rules printed and given to each student in both English and Spanish. Teacher reviews all rules with class while they read along.
Check for understanding using the guiding questions.
Teacher observation for assessment.
Paper copy of swim rules
Posted swim rules