1. Topic-
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| Characteristics & Responsibilities of a Professional Lifeguard |
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2. Content-
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| Includes definition of lifeguarding, primary & secondary responsibilities,
decision making process, legal considerations. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Teach participants the knowledge & skills to prevent & respond
to aquatic emergencies.
2.Prepare participants to prevent drownings & injuries.
3.Train participants to recognize & respond quickly & efficiently
to emergencies. |
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4. Objectives-
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1.Describe the characteristics of a professional lifeguard.
2.Identify decision-making skills & explain how they apply to lifeguarding.
3.Define legal considerations & explain how they affect a lifeguard. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| ARC "Lifeguarding" participant manual; "Lifeguarding" DVD set; DVD
player & monitor; Activity worksheets; newsprint & markers; LCD projector
& monitor. |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Welcome participants, give background, identify self as Red Cross
instructor.
2.Review facility policies & procedures, important locations (i.e.
restroom, first aid kit).
3.Distribute & review course outline; orient participants to Lifeguarding
Manual. |
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B. Development-
1.Direct participants to Lifeguard Manual pp1-6.
2.Review characteristics of a professional LG, decision making process
used by LGs, legal considerations pertaining to LGs.
3.Show video clips addressing decision making process. |
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C. Practice-
1.Conduct group activity: FIND model scenarios.
2.Conduct group activity: Legal considerations part I.
3.Conduct question/answer period on lesson material. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Handout "FIND model scenarios" to be individually completed.
2.Guided discussion "Legal considerations" with individual answers
processed. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
CS: Additional handouts with references listed; additional scenario
worksheets for problem solving practice.
AS: Supplemental readings, video clips provided.
CR: Independent study options before assessment, optional reading
supplements provided.
AR: Group discussion during lesson, video clips to engage, q & a period
before assessment. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1.Section review session to answer participant questions
2.Section test to determine subject comprehension/competency. |
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G. Closure-
1.Content debrief before assessment.
2.Test review after assessment. |
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7. Evaluation-
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1.Participant test scores recorded to determine pass/retake.
2.Participant feedback received via written evaluation tool & interviews. |
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