Injury Prevention Flashcards

Why is the buddy system used in swim lessons?

Answer: So each swimmer has a partner who can watch them and get help

Buddies watch each other and can alert instructors quickly if one is in trouble.

Where should an instructor stand to supervise a class in the water?

Answer: Where they can see every student at all times

Constant visual contact with every student is basic to preventing injuries and drowning.

What is the main electrical safety rule for pool areas?

Answer: Keep plug-in electrical devices away from water and use GFCI-protected outlets

Ground-fault circuit interrupters and keeping devices away from water lower the risk of electrocution.

What is a key safety rule about pool chemicals for instructors?

Answer: Only trained staff should handle chemicals, following label and SDS directions

Mishandled chemicals can cause burns or toxic gas, so only trained staff should handle them.

Students in open water may face a sudden drop-off. What is the best way to prevent injury from this?

Answer: Check and mark the teaching area and keep nonswimmers in clearly defined shallow areas

Marking safe boundaries keeps weak swimmers from stepping into water over their heads without warning.

Why should students avoid swimming right after eating a very large meal or when overly tired?

Answer: Fatigue and discomfort can lower swimming ability and raise the risk of trouble

Being tired or uncomfortable reduces stamina and coordination, which raises the chance of distress.

A student grabs the lane line to rest and climbs on it. What should the instructor do?

Answer: Tell the student not to hang on or climb lane lines because they can tip or cause injury

Lane lines are not stable supports, and climbing on them can cause falls or entanglement.