LEARN TO SWIM COURSE CANA Zone IV Module 1 The role and structure of CANA ZONE IV 1 CANA ZONE IV vision 2 CANA ZONE IV mission 2 CANA ZONE IV objectives 2 The history of The Learn to Swim programme 3 The structure of CANA ZONE IV 4 Relationship with member organisations 4 Equal opportunity 4 Registration and reregistration 5 Swimming South Africa s qualification scheme 5 Swimming South Africa Course Presenter s Certificate 6 Swimming South Africa awards 6 Administration 6 Regulations 7 Assessment 7 Complaints 8 The swimming teacher s code of behaviour 8 Module 2 How people learn 13 The learning of skills 14 Learning and performance 14 Considerations in skill performance 15 Situational factors 16 Individual considerations 16 Cultural background 16 The learning process 17 The learning loop 18 The stages of learning 19 The beginning or cognitive stage 20 The intermediate or associative stage 20 The advanced or autonomous stage 21 Memory 22 Factors affecting memory 22
Communication with fellow learners 24 Module 3 Being an effective teacher 27 Qualities of a good teacher 28 Teaching strategies and methods 35 Teaching techniques 37 Class formations 39 In brief helpful hints 42 Teaching equipment 42 Medical considerations 44 Module 4 The swimming teacher and the law 51 Legal liability 52 Negligence 52 Implications for teachers 53 Duty of care 53 The type of activity 54 The characteristics of the learner 54 The instructor s training and experience 57 Foreseeability 57 Common practice 58 Maintaining the expected standard of care 59 Consent forms or permission slips 59 Insurance 62 National Federation insurance cover (eg Swimming 62 South Africa Action after an emergency 63 Conclusion 64 Module 5 Planning the programme 67 Lesson planning 68 Setting objectives 69 The skills component 70 Flexibility 70 Being in or out of the water 71 The first day 72 Teacher-student ratios 72 Assessment and evaluation 74 Assessment 74 Evaluation 74 Preparing for an emergency 77 Class safety and emergency procedures 77 Developing an emergency plan 77 Natural water environments 79 Module 6 Principles of movement in water 81 Introduction 82 Buoyancy and floatation 82 Factors affecting the individual s ability to float The relationship between gravity and buoyant forces 85 Water resistance 86 Frontal resistance 87 Eddy resistance 87 83
Skin or surface resistance 88 Propulsion 88 Water friction 88 Lift force 89 Sculling 90 Module 7 Aquatic safety 93 Aquatic safety education 94 Being SunSmart TM 94 Hazards of aquatic environments 95 The home environment 95 Public swimming pools 96 Rivers, lakes and dams 97 The sea 98 Aquatic activities 101 Fishing 101 Boating 102 Personal survival skills 102 Entering the water 102 Signalling for help 104 Floating 105 Sculling 105 Underwater skills 105 Treading water and survival swimming 106 Personal flotation devices (PFDs) 107 Exits 107 Helping others in difficulty 108 The rescuer 108 Recognising the person in difficulty 111 Self-preservation during rescue 112 Appendix I Swimming/aquatic consent form 114 Appendix II Instructor s accident-report form 115 Appendix III Employer s accident-report form 116 Appendix IV Resource evaluation questionnaire 117
LEARN TO SWIM COURSE INFORMATION Process to follow for LTS Certification: Enrolment on the course must be done through the respected Provincial affiliate office (numbers are on the SSA website) ATTEND A TWO DAY COURSE Pre-requisite: The following are pre-requisites for the course must be complied with: Valid First Aid level 1 - Department of Labour approved service provider Have a valid NAME CLEARANCE that is less than 3 months old (SSA might require police clearance if there is a need) Able to complete the practically assessed swim. (25m OF A RECOGNISED FINA STROKE, 25m OF SIDE / SURVIVAL STROKE and 25m OF BACK SURVIVAL STROKE) The following documents must be submitted to the affiliate for registration on the course: 1 Certified copies of First Aid level 1 - Department of Labour approved service provider 1 Certified copies of their ID 1 Certified copies of a valid and clean NAME CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (if there is a need SSA might require a full police clearance) Black & White photo Proof of Payment Course Requirements: Write Theory Exam- Pass the exam with at least 60% or more. Log 20 hours with a minimum of 2 certified and registered LTS Teachers. If a re-write is required a fee of R25.00 is payable to the Affiliate office on the day of the rewrite. After successful completion of exam and logging of hours, you may apply to book your practical assessment. When you book for the Practical Assessment: Prepare TWO lessons plans on topics issued by invigilator at the exam. Your logging Sheets and 2 x lesson plans must be brought to your practical assessment. Assessor s travel cost will be covered by the candidate (at current AA rates). The above mentioned is to be completed within 6 months of the course date.. Certificate remains current provided that continuous professional development (CPD) workshops are attended and 8 points are earned and that registration is completed at the beginning of each swimming year on the 1st May.
On receipt of your LTS certificate you need to register with your respected affiliate as a swimming teacher in order to receive all relevant information regarding workshops/conferences. Registration documents will be given to you on collection of your LTS certificate. Requirements for Annual Registration: A valid FIRST AID Certificate (if older than a year it must be accompanied by a CPR renewal certificate. A NAME CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE that is less than 3 months old. Payment of the PRESCRIBED FEE ANNUAL registration is due on the 1st May of each year.