Unit 3 Water Survival
Unit 3 Water Survival
Unit 3 Water Survival
Metalanguage
In this section, the most essential term related to water survival will be
discussed. These terms will be utilize throughout this unit. I encourage you to refer
back to previous units of this module for you to be fully guided with this unit.
The following are the essential terms of this unit:
Essential Knowledge
Water survival training is training individuals or groups with a high probability of
encountering a life-or-death situation in water. Typically practiced by rescue units, elite
military units, and aircraft pilots who may have to ditch over water, this type of training
also presents a demanding variant to traditional fitness training.
The likelihood that one may experience a water survival situation is higher than
one might expect.
SAFETY FACTORS
Safety is the first concern in and around water. The following factors are
important:
WATER ENTRIES
1. Walk/Wade – enter the water by walking or sliding feet along the bottom, getting
progressively deeper.
2. Slide Entry – when the depth and state of the bottom are unknown, entering from
an edge, and option 1 is not available. Use upper body to slowly lower into the
water feeling with feet for obstacles.
3. Stride Entry/Safety Step – when entering water of known depth and conditions.
From a standing position extend 1 leg some distance, slightly bend the knees, lean
forward and extend arms sideways. On entering the water, push down with the
arms and scissor kick the legs to keep head out of water.
4. Compact Jump – when entry is from a height greater than 1 meter into known
deep water. Place both arms across the body with 1 over the mouth
and nose, step off then bring legs together keeping them straight. Hold this position
vertically ensuring feet go in first. Once under water tuck the body.
5. Accidental Fall – When falling in unexpectedly. Continue with fall ( DO NOT TURN
AROUND TO TRY AND CATCH THE SIDE AS AN INJURY IS LIKELY FROM
THIS) Tuck chin onto chest, place hands on head using arms to protect face and
chest. Raise knees towards chest.
SAFE PRINCIPLES
To counter the tendency to panic when unexpectedly entering water, all soldiers
should know the SAFE principle. SAFE is a quick and easy reminder of the
fundamentals of survival swimming. The acronym is described as follows:
DROWNPROOFING
A water surviving technique that developed in 1940 for naval school which was
located at Georgia Tech prior to and during world war II. It was adopted by the Navy
for their standard training.
DROWNPROOFING BOUYANT
1. Remove trousers while swimming.
2. Tie knot into lower legs.
3. Catch air in a pair of trousers with legs tied and the legs help open or inflate at
the waist until both legs are full.
4. Float with this buoyancy air for 1 minute, re-inflate as required.
5. Swim 15 meters using inflated trousers for support.
Self-Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you further
understand the lesson:
Let’s Check
Activity 19. In this task you are going to demonstrate your deep understanding
about the water survival. Read carefully the questions below and choose your best
answer. Write only the letter of your answer on the space before each number.
____ 1. A set of principles, methodologies in water safety and rescue.
a. Water survival c. water treading
b. Distress signal d. distress situation
____ 2. These are people in trouble and in distress but able to keep afloat, signal for
help and take actions.
a. Water survival c. water treading
b. Distress signal d. distress situation
____ 3. Involves a person staying in a vertical position in the water while keeping his
or her head (at least) above the surface of the water.
a. Water survival c. water treading
b. Distress signal d. distress situation
____ 4. Indicates that a person or group of people, ship, aircraft and water vehicle is
threatened and in imminent danger.
____ 8. At this level, one is able to survive in water for a prolonged period and perform
tasks and negotiate obstacles while in the water.
____ 10. Is use when the depth and state of the bottom are unknown.
____ 12. At this stage, you allow the water to support the body.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 20. In this task you are going to demonstrate your deep analysis about
the water survival. Briefly explain the advantages and disadvantages of the two
techniques of maintaining body temperature when the body is exposed to cold water.
Drownproofing
Advantages Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
In a Nutshell
Activity 21. Finally, in this task you are going to demonstrate your deep
knowledge about the water survival. Elaborate your answers on the following
questions below.
2. As a future PE teacher, in what way will you teach the SAFE principle to your
students and give impact about it.
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4. Among those water entries, which of it do you think is the most appropriate to
any emergency situation?
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Questions/Issues Answers
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KEYWORDS INDEX.
This portion includes all the terms describe in this entire course that helps you
for recalling concepts.