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Water Safety encompasses procedures and precautions to prevent injury or drowning in aquatic environments. The document details various swimming strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke, along with tips for safe swimming practices. Key safety recommendations include never swimming alone, avoiding alcohol near water, respecting environmental warnings, and using the 'reach, throw, don't go' technique in emergencies.

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Water Life

Water Safety encompasses procedures and precautions to prevent injury or drowning in aquatic environments. The document details various swimming strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and sidestroke, along with tips for safe swimming practices. Key safety recommendations include never swimming alone, avoiding alcohol near water, respecting environmental warnings, and using the 'reach, throw, don't go' technique in emergencies.

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Water Safety is defined as the procedures,

precautions and policies associated with safety in, on


and around bodies of water, where there is a risk of
injury or drowning. It has applications in several
occupations, sports and recreational activities, and
above all at home and in real life.

WHAT
IS WATER SAFETY?
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Freestyle/Front Crawl
The front crawl is likely the first swimming stroke you think of when you picture
swimming. It is commonly called the freestyle stroke as most swimmers choose to use
this stroke in freestyle events as it is the fastest.
To execute the front crawl, you lie on your stomach with your body parallel to the water.
Propel yourself forward with alternating arm movements in a sort of windmill motion that
starts by pushing underwater and recovers above water. Your legs should propel you with
a flutter kick, which is performed with pointed feet as your legs move up and down in
alternation. Do not bend your legs at the knee.

Backstroke
The backstroke requires similar movements to the front crawl, but it is done, as the
name suggests, on your back. Doctors often recommend this stroke to individuals with
back problems as it provides a great back workout.
To perform the backstroke, while floating on your back, alternate your arms with a
windmill-like motion to propel yourself backwards. Like the front crawl, your arms should
start the circular motion by pushing underwater and recovering above water. Your legs
should engage in a flutter kick. Your face should be above the surface as you look
straight up.

Breaststroke
The breaststroke is the slowest competitive swimming stroke, and it is the most
commonly learned stroke. It’s often taught to beginner swimmers because it does not
require putting your head underwater.
This stroke is performed with your stomach facing down. Your arms move simultaneously
beneath the surface of the water in a half circular movement in front of your body. Your
legs perform the whip kick at the same time. The whip kick is executed by bringing your
legs from straight behind you close to your body by bending both at your knees and at
your hips. Your legs then move outward and off to the side before extending and coming
back together. This swimming technique is often compared to a frog’s movement.

Butterfly
The butterfly is an advanced swimming stroke that provides an excellent workout. It can
be more difficult and tiring to learn, but it is also a lot of fun. It is the second fastest
competitive stroke, and the favorite stroke of Olympic legend Michael Phelps.
To perform the butterfly stroke, start horizontal with your stomach facing the bottom of
the pool. Bring your arms simultaneously over your head and push them into the water
to propel you forward and bring them up out of the water again to repeat. As you move
your arms into the water, you will push your head and shoulders above the surface of the
water.

Sidestroke
This is an older swimming style that is not typically used in swim competitions, but is still
an important stroke to learn for safety reasons. It is most commonly used by
lifeguards when they rescue someone, as this stroke most easily allows you to pull
something along with you
It involves swimming on your side, as the name implies, propelling yourself forward with
a scissor kick and alternating arm movements. It’s one of the easier strokes to learn, and
can be a nice break from the more popular swim strokes if you’re looking to add more
variety into your routine.

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Water Safety
Tips

No to
Never Swim Drinking
Alone Alcohol

Avoid alcohol around the


Swimming should be supervised by a water. More than half of all adults
lifeguard, who can advise on safety will drink alcohol around the water
concerns. Children and adults should this summer and we know alcohol is
swim with friends or siblings to one of the biggest risk factors for
ensure safety. drowning among adults

Respect the
Red and Environment
Yellow Flags

Swim at a patrolled beach between If swimming in natural bodies of


the red and yellow flags. Lifesavers water, be aware of currents, depth
and Lifeguards are there to help if changes, and hidden hazards. Follow
you get into trouble. any posted signs or warnings.

Reach, throw, don't go

Don’t jump in the water to save a friend who is


struggling in deep water. The Y's Safety Around Water
program teaches children the "reach, throw, don't go"
technique, which involves using a long object to reach
for their friend in deep water, ensuring their safety
without compromising their own abilities.

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