WATER

SURVIVAL
ACTIVIES
WHAT IS SURVIVAL?
• Survival is the ability to stay alive when life is
threatened by voluntary or involuntary immersion
in water.
• The act or fact of surviving, especially under
adverse or unusual circumstances.
PERSONAL WATER
SAFETY
People are terrestrial being they do not
belong to the water. But man’s curiosity
and dominant will, and marvelous adaptive
brain and physical structure they learn to
adapt themselves on the water.
 DROWNING
• Drowning is a suffocation in the water.
• Learning how to swim, knowing when and
where to swim, and being prepared for
the unwanted hazards and dangers of the
aquatic environment will equip a person
with the major defenses against drowning
and will enhance enjoyment.
AQUATIC ACCIDENTS
HAPPENS:
01 02 03
ANY
ANY time where ANY one
PERSONAL
SAFETY TIPS:
1.

2.
Learn to swim well enough to survive in an emergency.

Never swim alone.

3. Swim only in a supervise area.

4. Follow the rules set up for particular pool, beach or waterfront.

5. Learn the simple and safe reaching rescues.

6. Know how to administer artificial respiration.

7. Know your limitations and do not underestimate your ability.

8. Stay out of the water when overheated or overtired.

9. Stay out of water during electrical storms

PERSONAL
SAFETY TIPS:
10. Dive only to know waters of sufficient depth.

11. Do not substitute inflatables supports for swimming ability.

12. Always swim a safe distance away from a diving boards and flat
forms.

13. Avoid long periods of immersion and overexposure to the sun.

14. Call immediately for help if needed.

15. Remember that non-swimmer should NEVER attempt a

swimming rescue.
•  Always follow the specific • Avoid going to the pool if you
rules laid down by your local have the flu, open wounds, or
pool. warts.
• Always follow the • Wear a swim cap.
instructions of the lifeguard. • Take a shower before going to the
He or she is the most
swimming pool.
qualified person to make • Do not urinate in the water.
decisions in this • No rough play, either.
environment. • Do not dive without proper
• Parents should always keep
supervision by an experienced
an eye on their children.
swimmer or instructor.
• Do not run alongside the
swimming pool, but walk
instead. Children often like
to run and are at higher risk
POOL
REGULATIONS
of breaking a limb if they slip
on the wet floor.
 SAFE AND BEST TIME TO
SWIM
1. Favorable 2. Early in the 3. Evening 4. Never swim
weather morning Swim alone

5. After digestion 6. Clear water, 7. Swim only at the

has taken place for bottom transparent. area with lifeguard.
atleast 1 to 2 hrs.
DANGERS IN
SWIMMING
1. CRAMPS
Is a spasmodic contraction of the
muscles usually caused by fatigue,
cold, or over exertion.
a) STOMACH
b) BACK
c) LEG
DANGERS IN
SWIMMING
2. EXHAUSTION
A simply loss of energy and the
resultant inability to make
necessary movements to keep
afloat and make progress through
the water.
a.)over fatigue
b.) after a tiresome sports
c.) after a long distance swimming
DANGERS IN
SWIMMING
3. PANIC
Is a sudden unreasoning and
overwhelming fear that destroys a
person’s capacity for self help.
DANGERS IN
SWIMMING
4. AFTER TAKEN A
HEAVY MEAL