Activity Worksheet 1.1 – Reasons for the Rules
Aquatic Facilities—General / Reason1. Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty.
2. No running, pushing or rough play.
3. Dive only in designated areas.
4. No diving in shallow water (water up to 5 feet deep).
5. No glass containers in the pool area and locker rooms.
6. No alcoholic beverages or other drugs are allowed.
Activity Worksheet 2.1—Guarding Special Attractions
Attractions / Issues for Guarding the Special AttractionAreas Specifically for Young Children
Play Structures
Special Rides and Attractions
Water Slides
Winding Rivers
Wave Pools
Activity Worksheet 2.2 – SpongeBob Video Questions
1. As Patrick and Spongebob are lying in the sand what goes wrong? What should lifeguards do to protect themselves from this happening?
2. What type of facility does Larry lifeguard?
3. What do lifeguards have to undergo to legally work at a facility?
4. Are Larry and Spongebob abusing their whistle privileges? When do you blow your whistle?
5. Are the tasks that Patrick and Spongebob performing primary responsibilities? What are examples of primary responsibilities?
6. What does Larry do wrong when rescuing the victim?
7. Should a lifeguard ever begin the emergency action plan for no apparent reason?
8. What does Spongebob do wrong when attempting to rescue Patrick?
9. What type of victims are Spongebob and Patrick?
10. What does being a lifeguard mean to you?
Activity Worksheet 3.1—Strategies for a Safe Group Visit
Scenarios / Guarding StrategiesScenario 1: You are guarding multiple activities using the pool in addition to an organized group of 30 preschool-aged children with four group leaders. In general, what should you ensure and be aware of while guarding the activity?
Scenario 2: You are tasked with giving a quick safety orientation to a camp group that will be using the diving boards. Group members took the facility swim test, and all are approved to swim in deep water. List some common rules that you will review for the safe use of the diving boars and briefly describe how you would cover this information.
Scenario 3: You will be working a private rental at your facility for families with children of all ages from your local athletic association. You will be doing a safety facility orientation for the group. Who will you be instructing during the orientation and what items will you be sure to cover?
Activity Worksheet 4.1 –Victim Rescue Strategies
Scenario / Outline of Save / Victim TypeScenario #1: You are on the deep end stand observing a little kid wearing floaties. All of a sudden you see that the victims one floatie has popped and he is now trying to swim but is unable to make it anywhere. He begins to yell for help and is FACING YOU what do you do?
Scenario #2: You see a little kid on the side of the pool begin to escape from their parent and run towards the deep end. The parent is unable to catch their child and the child jumps into the deep end unable to swim. The child begins the drowning process FACING AWAY FROM YOU what do you do?
Scenario #3: An older adult is jumping off the diving board attempting to do flips both forward and backward. You over hear him talking while on the deep end stand about trying to do a gainer. The individual gets on the board attempts to do a gainer and catches his arm on the diving board. You do not realize this due to the fact that another adult has distracted you asking you a question. All of sudden you look over and the adult is on the bottom of the pool. What do you do?
Activity Worksheet 5.1 – Before Providing Care
Directions: Fill in the Blanks
Adult on Land:
1. Active the ______.
2. Tell someone to call ______.
3. Put on your ______. (Gloves & Mask)
4. Make sure the Scene is ______.
5. Check for ______.
6. Check ______and ______for no longer than 10 seconds.
7. Quick ______scan.
8. Begin ______.
*What would you do differently if you pulled this victim out of the water onto land?
Child and Infant:
1. Active the ______.
2. Tell someone to call ______.
3. Put on your ______. (Gloves & Mask)
4. Make sure the Scene is ______.
5. Check for ______.
6. Check ______and ______for no longer than 10 seconds.
7. Give 2 ______to ensure the ______is not obstructed.
8. Quick ______scan.
9. Begin ______.
*Describe when you should give ventilations over CPR?
Activity Worksheet 6.1—Using an AED in Unique Situations
Fact / Fiction / Scenario1. It is safe to use an AED in rain or snow.
2. An AED cannot be used on a pregnant woman.
3. If someone has chest hair, you should shave it before using the AED.
4. If a victim has a body piercing or is wearing jewelry, you should remove the item before using an AED.
5. Never shock someone who has an implanted cardioverter-debibrillator or pacemaker device.
6. If you see a transdermal medication patch you should use a gloved hand to remove it.
7. Never shock a person who is suffering from traumatic injuries.
8. Never shock a victim on a metal surface.
9. Never shock a victim suffering from hypothermia.
Activity Worksheet 6.2 – CPR Review
Adult / Child/InfantHand Position:
Compression Depth:
Ventilations:
Compressions 1 Rescuer:
Compressions 2 Rescuers:
Rate per Minute: / Hand Position:
Compression Depth:
Ventilations:
Compressions 1 Rescuer:
Compressions 2 Rescuers:
Rate per Minute:
1. Where should you check the pulse for an infant?
2. How should you check for responsiveness on an infant?
3. Describe the process of caring for a conscious choking victim.
4. Describe the process for caring for an unconscious choking victim.
Activity Worksheet 7.1 –Common Injuries
Injury or Illness / Care StepsNosebleeds / 1.
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Mouth and Teeth Injuries (No Head, Neck, or Spinal Injury Suspected) / 1.
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Knocked-Out Tooth / 1.
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Animal or Human Bites / 1.
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Burns / 1.
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Activity Worksheet – 8.1 Securing a Victim on the Backboard
1. Position the backboard…
2. Position the chest strap…
3. Position the hip strap….
4. Secure the strap….
5. Place the head blocks…
6. Secure the head blocks with the…