By Team Poland, Marek, Anna and Daria
I CAN Perform a feet-first jump into the water in unconventional conditions simulating emergency situations.
Jumps 1, 2, 3 – completion of the task. Jumps 4, 5 – keeping the head above water up to eye level
To perform the task, the following are needed: a rescue pole, a lightweight hoop (e.g., a hula hoop), the diameter of which ensures a safe entry into the water, and a floating mat with a size and buoyancy that guarantees a safe landing.
The task is performed in water with a minimum depth that ensures safety.
Task organization – In a group, participants perform the task individually.
Depending on the number of participants and their level of engagement.
Risk coping during jumps in unconventional conditions.
Basic instruction: This teaching tool is used to simulate the conditions for performing a feet-first jump into the water in unconventional situations, mimicking emergency scenarios:
1. Jump over an obstacle – Participants jump into the water over a rescue pole. (The height and distance from the pole are controlled individually by the instructor).
2. Target jump – Participants jump into the water aiming to land in a lightweight hoop (e.g., a hula hoop), the diameter of which ensures a safe entry into the water. (The hoop is attached to the pool edge or lane rope. The height and distance from the edge are controlled individually by the instructor).
3. Jump onto a floating mat – Participants jump into the water aiming to land on a mat, the diameter and buoyancy of which guarantee a safe landing. (The mat is attached to the lane rope or fixed at a safe distance from the pool edge. The height and distance from the pole are controlled individually by the instructor).
4. Rescue jump – A split-leg or step-out jump.
5. Cannonball jump – A jump in a tucked position, with arms wrapped around the shins.
Jumps can be performed from various heights (from the pool edge, starting block, etc.), depending on the participants' skill level and level of fear.
