Pool Session 2 

Duck Diving: As you take your last breath, raise your hands in front of you. 

 This will not only help extend your rib cage and ease the last breath in, but it will also give you a good, high starting point for your dive. The idea is to get as much weight as possible going in a vertical direction as possible, especially if you are diving with lightweights. Some people slightly raise their head and their shoulders as well. 

Support an unconscious person for 5 minutes: Active Rescue

Note- we do not check for pulse

Support an unconscious person for 5 minutes: Passive  Rescue. 

If the victim is not suspected of having a spinal cord injury, place a rescue tube underneath the victim and follow the steps to remove a passive drowning victim from the water. 

How to treat a leg cramp when swimming/ snorkelling

First: don’t panic. Cramping is painful, but usually temporary and manageable.

Step 1: Get to a Safe Position

If you’re in open water, roll onto your back and float. In the pool, get to the wall or hold the lane line.

Step 2: Stretch and Massage

• Foot cramp? Gently flex the foot so your toes move toward your shin.

• Calf cramp? Straighten the leg and pull toes upward to stretch the muscle. Hang your heel with a straight leg off the edge of the ladder step or pool deck, or push and lean into the wall as you step the affected leg back with a straight knee.

• Use your hands to massage the cramped area while it releases.

Step 3: Hydrate and Breathe

Sip water or an electrolyte drink. Breathe deeply. Give the body 1–2 minutes to calm down before continuing.