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:''Again, the only resources recommended by the BSA are those in the BSA materials. See the [[Swimming Skills#Disclaimers|Disclaimers]].
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span>&nbsp; [http://www.expertvillage.com/tag/swim.htm Swimming Lesson Videos] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/9305_swim.htm How to Swim]<br>
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span>&nbsp; [http://www.expertvillage.com/tag/swim.htm Swimming Lesson Videos] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/9305_swim.htm How to Swim]<br>
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Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved equipment (types I, II, or III) is acceptable for use in Scouting aquatics. Ski belts are not acceptable. Scouts and unit leaders should learn which type is appropriate for each specific circumstance and how to wear and check for proper fit.|[http://speakers.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#f Guide to Safe Scouting]}}
Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved equipment (types I, II, or III) is acceptable for use in Scouting aquatics. Ski belts are not acceptable. Scouts and unit leaders should learn which type is appropriate for each specific circumstance and how to wear and check for proper fit.|[http://speakers.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#f Guide to Safe Scouting]}}
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span>&nbsp; [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/25736_creeking-equipment-pfd.htm How to Pick a PFD for Canoeing]
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span>&nbsp; [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/25736_creeking-equipment-pfd.htm How to Pick a PFD for Canoeing]
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* [http://www.discoverboating.com/resources/pfd.aspx Types of PFDs] - [http://lifesavingsport.com/wet-clothes/swimming/survival/floating.html PFD HELP and huddle positions] - [http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_13765.aspx HELP position] - [http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_13764.aspx Huddle position] - [http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/4_2_a.php Boating Basics: PFDs] - [http://www.uscgboating.org/SAFETY/fedreqs/equ_pfd.htm US Coast Guard Requirements]
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* [http://www.scouting.org/healthandsafety/gss/gss02.aspx#f Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)] - [http://www.discoverboating.com/resources/pfd.aspx Types of PFDs] - [http://lifesavingsport.com/wet-clothes/swimming/survival/floating.html PFD HELP and huddle positions] - [http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_13765.aspx HELP position] - [http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_13764.aspx Huddle position] - [http://www.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/4_2_a.php Boating Basics: PFDs] - [http://www.uscgboating.org/SAFETY/fedreqs/equ_pfd.htm US Coast Guard Requirements]

Revision as of 13:22, May 27, 2009

MeritBadge.Org offers resource and video links for First Aid, Swimming,
Outdoor Skills, Backpacking, Cooking, Navigation, Cycling, and Wilderness Survival Skills.

“ Before a BSA group may engage in swimming activities of any kind, a minimum of one adult leader must complete Safe Swim Defense training, have a commitment card (No. 34243) with them, and agree to use the eight defenses in this plan. ”
— Guide to Safe Scouting, II. Aquatics Safety

While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn Swimming Skills. See the Disclaimers. ►  Videos show you key skills.

Contents
Swimming Strokes
Backstroke (Back Crawl)
Elementary Backstroke
Breaststroke
Butterfly
Freestyle (Front Crawl)
Sidestroke
Swimming Underwater
Trudgen
Kicks
Related SkillsFloating
Survival Floating
Treading Water
PFD
Diving
Snorkling
SCUBA
Swimming Turns
Surface Diving
Lifesaving Skills
Reach, Throw, Row, Go



Fear of the Water


Swimming Strokes

Shortcut:
Swimming Strokes
Again, the only resources recommended by the BSA are those in the BSA materials. See the Disclaimers.

►  Swimming Lesson Videos - How to Swim


Backstroke
Shortcut:
Backstroke - Back Crawl

►  Backstroke (Back Crawl)

Elementary Backstroke
Shortcut:
Elementary Backstroke

►  Video: Elementary Backstroke

Breaststroke
Shortcut:
Breaststroke

►  Breaststroke

Butterfly
Shortcut:
Butterfly

►  Butterfly

Freestyle
Shortcut:
Freestyle - Crawl - Front Crawl

►  Freestyle (Front Crawl)

arm action - breathing - Step-by step Instruction

Sidestroke
Shortcut:
Sidestroke

►  Sidestroke

Trudgen
Shortcut:
Trudgen

►  Trudgen

What is the Trudgen? Per USASwimming.org's History of Swimming:
"Arthur Trudgen noticed that the Indians generated much more speed in the water with their overhand stroke than he had produced with the breaststroke as an amateur swimmer in England. But he apparently failed to note that this overhand stroke was coupled with a distinctive up-and-down kicking motion."
By 1902, the mistake had been found and the flutter kick the American Indians actually used was adopted becoming the Crawl.


Floating

Shortcut:
Floating
Reminder: The only resources recommended by the BSA are those listed in the BSA materials. See the Disclaimers.

►  Float - Teaching kids to float


Survival Floating

Shortcut:
Survival Floating

►  Survival Floating


Treading Water

Shortcut:
Treading Water

►  Tread Water


Personal Flotation Device

Shortcut:
Personal Flotation Device - PFD
“ Properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be worn by all persons engaged in activity on the open water (rowing, canoeing, sailing, boardsailing, motorboating, waterskiing, rafting, tubing, and kayaking).

Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved equipment (types I, II, or III) is acceptable for use in Scouting aquatics. Ski belts are not acceptable. Scouts and unit leaders should learn which type is appropriate for each specific circumstance and how to wear and check for proper fit.

”
— Guide to Safe Scouting

►  How to Pick a PFD for Canoeing


Kicks

Shortcut:
Kicks

►  Flutter Kick (or Freestyle Kick) - Frog Kick (or Breaststroke Kick) - Dolphin Kick (or Butterfly Kick)


Diving

Shortcut:
Diving
Diving and Elevated Entry
Again, the only resources recommended by the BSA are those listed in the BSA materials. See the Disclaimers.

►  Diving Safety - Racing Dive


Snorkling

Snorkeling
Again, the only resources recommended by the BSA are those in the BSA materials. See the Disclaimers.
“ The Snorkeling BSA requirements introduce Scout-age children and adult leaders to the special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with snorkeling; encourage the development of aquatics skills that promote fitness and recreation; and provide a foundation for those who later will participate in more advanced underwater activity.

Snorkeling Safety is the recommended procedure for conducting BSA swimming activities using masks, fins, and snorkels. Since snorkeling is a swimming activity, Safe Swim Defense guidelines are applicable. Snorkeling Safety clarifies and extends Safe Swim Defense concepts to situations encountered during training and open water snorkeling.

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— Guide to Safe Scouting
Shortcut:
Snorkling

►  Snorkeling


SCUBA

Shortcut:
SCUBA - Scuba
Scuba BSA - Scuba Policy
Again, the only resources recommended by the BSA are those listed in the BSA materials. See the Disclaimers.
“ Any person possessing, displaying, or using scuba (self-contained underwater breathing apparatus) in connection with any Scouting-related activity must either be currently certified by, or enrolled in a training course authorized by the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), or Scuba Schools International (SSI). These agencies are recognized by the Boy Scouts of America for scuba training and instruction. Alternatively, if PADI, NAUI, or SSI training and instruction is not available, certification may be accepted from other agencies that comply with Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) guidelines, provided that such acceptance has been expressly approved by the BSA local council in consultation with the BSA national Health and Safety Service. ”
— Guide to Safe Scouting

►  SCUBA Diving


Swimming Underwater

Shortcut:
Swimming Underwater

►  Swimming Underwater


Swimming Turns

Shortcut:
Swimming Turns

►  Open Turns - Flip Turns


Surface Diving

Shortcut:
Surface Diving


Lifesaving Skills

Shortcut:
Lifesaving Skills
Again, the only resources recommended by the BSA are those listed in the BSA materials. See the Disclaimers.
Reach, Throw, Row, Go
Shortcut:
Reach, Throw, Row, Go

►  Reach, Throw, Row, Go (with animation at the end) - Reach - Throw

How to Swim with an Unconscious Person - How to Use a Tired Swimmer Carry


Fear of the water

Shortcut:
Fear of the water - Hydrophobia
Many youth and adults have some fear of the water but when is a fear of the water considered to be the mental disorder requiring that the Scout be considered for Special Needs?

Websters Dictionary states that Hydrophobia is "the mortal fear of water" literally being scared to death of water. Hydrophobia is not a fear of swimming but a fear of all water. Hydrophobia is a mental disorder, specifically a Specific Phobia Anxiety Disorder. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association classifies a Specific Phobia as 300.29.

If a Scout is diagnosed with Hydrophobia or other physical or mental disabilities, his Chartered Organization notes this on his youth application. The Scout's Medical Record should reflect any disabilities as well. His local council reviews any Medical Record, Individualized Education Program (IEP), and other resources and can certify that the Scout has Special Needs. The Council Advancement Committee can then approve Alternate Requirements for this Scout. See Special Needs for details.


Related Awards

Aquatic Award Links

Aquatic-related awards


See also


External links

Disclaimers

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice or training.

Please note that the only Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR materials recommended by the Boy Scouts of America are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badge Books or Boy Scout Handbook. Swimming, Lifesaving, First Aid, and CPR guidelines are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations.

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