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== Req #3 : Swim Activity == | |||
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Swim continuously for 150 yards using the following strokes in good form and in a strong manner: front crawl or trudgen for 25 yards, back crawl for 25 yards, sidestroke for 25 yards, breaststroke for 25 yards, and elementary backstroke for 50 yards. | |||
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== Req #4a : Water Rescue A == | |||
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Demonstrate water rescue methods by reaching with your arm or leg, by reaching with a suitable object, and by throwing lines and objects. Explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or throwing rescue is possible, and explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim. | |||
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== Req #4b : Water Rescue B == | |||
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With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. The practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water. | |||
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== Req #5: Survival Floating == | |||
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Do the following: | |||
# Float faceup in a resting position for at least one minute. | |||
# Demonstrate survival floating for at least five minutes. | |||
# While wearing a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, demonstrate the HELP and huddle positions. Explain their purposes. | |||
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= F. Extra Credit = | = F. Extra Credit = | ||
