To highlight that aquatic environments can be hazardous when actions are spontaneous or not well thought through
Identify hazards in a variety of water environments from inland waterways through to the ocean |
Develop and apply strategies that would keep individuals and the community safe in a variety of aquatic environments
Identify medical conditions that could happen in these environments and implement processes to deal with them |
What water environments are found in Australia? |
What water activities do Australians participate in? |
Why should Australians be so concerned about water safety?
Safety at the beachThere are quite a few actions you can take that will increase your safety when at the beach. These include:
How well do you know your signals?
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Watch the above clip on Rip Currents.
Activity Now design, in your book, a sign that can inform and help visitors to any beach about Rip Currents Did you know this? |
Survival Techniques in a water
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Re-write the following cloze passage into your exercise book with all the missing words completed
Hypothermia - Is a condition that can easily occur when in an aquatic environment. If the weather conditions aren't favourable or exposure to the water has been to long a small decrease in core body temperature can result in Hypothermia. Watch the clip below and answer the question below.
Activity => In your exercise book answer the following question.
What are the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment for Hypothermia?
What are the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment for Hypothermia?
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