basic skin and scuba diving friday, 16 nov 2012 12:40pm – 1:55pm turning stone resort pool...
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Basic Skin and Scuba DivingFriday, 16 Nov 201212:40pm – 1:55pm
Turning Stone Resort Pool
Presenter: Bart “Woody” WoodworthUnited States Military Academy, West Point
Those attending may choose (but are not
required) to participate in safe and
developmental Skin and Scuba Diving
activities.
Basic Skin and Scuba Divingin Physical Education
Skin and Scuba Diving are low-impact, lifelong fitness-building activities. The focus of this session is to share knowledge and skills for safe diving instruction. It is designed for physical education teachers, recreation leaders, aquatic personnel, and others who would like to include Skin and Scuba Diving in their program. Those attending may choose (but are not required) to participate in safe and developmental Skin and Scuba Diving activities.
Basic Skin and Scuba Diving in Physical Education
Why offer skin divingCurriculum DevelopmentFacilitiesQualified InstructorsRisk ManagementBudgetBasic Equipment
Why offer skin diving
Develop skin diving skills for swimmersDevelop skin diving skills for scuba diversProvide preparatory training for scuba diving
instructionAdd variety to an aquatics programInterdisciplinary- marine environment, aquatic
life, biology, conservation of environment, art/photography, other.
Skin diving for fun and “fitness”
Curriculum Development
Agency standards vs. develop your ownhttp://naui.org/
Age appropriate• Skin diving: 8 years or older• Scuba diving: 10 yeas or older
Appropriate to skill level
Certification/assessment – grading issues
Facilities
Pool/confined water environment
Classroom/discussion area
Possibility of open water environment?
Qualified InstructorsCertified through recognized agency:
National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)http://www.naui.org/
International Diving Educators Association (IDEA)http://ideascuba.com/
Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)http://www.padi.com/
Scuba Schools International (SSI)http://www.divessi.com/
Professional Diving Instructors Corporation (PDIC) http://www.pdic-intl.com/
Risk Management
Medical History – students
Contraindications to diving
Teacher/student ratio’s
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Budget
Equipment
Instructors
Instructional resources, supplies
Basic Equipment
MaskFinsSnorkelBootiesBuoyancy
Compensators
Weight BeltsWet SuitsSafety – Buoyancy
devices/First Aid Kit/(Oxygen Kit)
Basic Skin and Scuba Diving Activities
Equipment orientation
Ear equalization
Snorkel Use
Finning Techniques
Basic Skin and Scuba Diving Activities
Equipment orientationMaskSnorkelFinsBuoyancy Compensator
Ear equalizationEarly and oftenHead cold ≠ No diving
Snorkel Use
Blast – “TOO-WEEY”“Splash the
instructor”Water shooting
contestsBreathing through
water
DisplacementBreathing with nose
exposedBuddy breathing
with snorkels
Finning Techniques
“Push-a-war”
Gutter kicks – splashing
Using one fin
How high in water
Greatest distance/least # strokes
Risk Identification Reduction StrategiesSlipping on wet tiles - Instruct to walk - never run
- Instruct to never wear fins on deck- Inspect tiles
Entries - entering water
- Instruct on proper entry techniques- Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct last action to look
Squeezes/Reverse squeezes
- Instruction on Boyle's law – pressure- Identify cadets with ear/sinus problems- Require cadets to report health problems- Warn cadets of potential injury- Teach proper equalization techniques- Provide written and verbal warnings
Decompression sickness
- Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct gas laws - Henry/Dalton/Boyle- Identify cadets on sky diving team- Instruct on proper ascent rate- Instruct NAUI tables- Location of hyperbaric facilities- Instruct no flying after diving - 24 hours
Risk Assessment(1 of 4)
Risk Identification Reduction StrategiesOver-expansion injuries
- Provide written and verbal warnings- Teach proper venting techniques- Instruct to never hold breath- Location of hyperbaric facilities- Instruct proper ascent rate- Identify health/lung problems
Running out of air - Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct proper air monitoring- Instruct Boyles law, air density- Instruct air consumption at depth- Instruct out of air options - ESA, BB, octopus
Viral transmission - Provide written and verbal warnings- Make drills optional- Properly rinse equipment
Blown O-ring - Provide verbal warnings- Instruct O-ring inspection
Overweighted - Provide written and verbal warnings- Inspect weight belts- Conduct proper buoyancy checks- Instruct Archimedes principle
Risk Assessment(2 of 4)
Risk Identification Reduction StrategiesUncontrolled ascent - Teach proper buoyancy control
- Teach proper venting techniques- Instruct proper BC use- Instruct proper weight belt use- Provide written and verbal warnings
Loss of weight belt - Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct proper venting techniques- Instruct removal and replacement of weight belt- Instruct proper weight belt buckle use- Instruct ESA
Tank valve breakage - Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct Charles law- Instruct tank use and care- Instruct proper equipment hook-up
Loss of mask - Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct proper mask use- Instruct mask clearing- Instruct black out mask- Identify weak performers- Instruct buddy system
Risk Assessment (3 of 4)
Risk Identification Reduction StrategiesShallow water blackout
- Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct hyperventilation- Instruct buddy system- Instruct proper breath holding techniques
Panic - Provide written and verbal warnings- Identify weak performers- Instruct emergency procedures- Instruct buddy system- Instruct confidence building progressions- Instruct on signs of nervousness/panic
Cramps - Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct cramp removal techniques- Instruct carry techniques- Instruct buddy system
Lack of communication
- Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct hand signals and underwater communications- Instruct buddy system
Unable to support body above water
- Provide written and verbal warnings- Instruct proper BC use- Instruct weight belt removal- Instruct proper buoyancy control- Instruct proper buoyancy check- Instruct buddy system
Risk Assessment (4 of 4)
How to locate a NAUI Instructor1.Go to http://naui.org/2.Click Education3.Locate a Dive Center or4.Locate a Trainer5.Type in City and State6.Search
NAUI Dive Centers, NYCity Dive Center Name Address State Postal
CodeCountry Phone 1 Phone 2 Phone 3 Fax Email
AddressDive Center Type
Dive Center Level
Web Site
Service Center
BROOKLYN
OCEAN HORIZONS SCUBA
861 - 71 ST STREET
NY 11228 USA (718) 833-0366
(718) 748-5910
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
PRO GOLD
www.oceanhorizonscuba.com
NAUI Worldwide
BUFFALO
DIP'N DIVE INC 500 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD
NY 14223 USA (716) 837-3483
(716) 837-0039
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
PRO PLATINUM
NAUI Worldwide
Buffalo Discover Diving 5319 Transit Road NY 14043 USA 716-685-4557
716-685-3841
TECH CENTER
TECH www.ddwny.com
NAUI Worldwide
CARLE PLACE
SCUBA FREEDOM 245 OLD COUNTRY RD.
NY 11514 USA (516) 997-4864
(516) 997-4865
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
PRO PLATINUM
GOSHEN
PRIME SCUBA INC 2653 RT 17 M NY 10924 USA (845) 294-2078
(845) 662-6528
(845) 294-2096
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
PRO GOLD
www.primescuba.com
JAMESVILLE
UPSTATE NY DIVERS 5819 INVINCIBLE DR
NY 13078 USA (315) 569-2274
(315) 492-6686
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
PRO PLATINUM
www.upstatenydivers.com
NAUI Worldwide
Mt Kisco Abyss Scuba LLC 222 E Main St NY 10549 USA 914-244-3483
914-244-3484
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
Pro Scuba
www.abyss-scuba.net
NAUI Worldwide
NEWBURGH
Regional Scuba Inc 154 N PLANK ROAD
NY 12550 USA 845-562-6377
801-904-7805
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
Pro Scuba
www.regionalscuba.net
NAUI Worldwide
SHOKAN
LIFEGUARD SYSTEM INC PO BOX 594 NY 12481 USA (845) 657-5544
(845) 331-2668
SCUBA CENTER / DIVE STORE
PRO PLATINUM
WEST POINT
WEST POINT SCUBA BLDG 681 HARDEE PLACE
NY 10996 USA (845) 938-8857
(845) 938-3788
EDU INSTITUTION
PRO PLATINUM
WESTPOINT
USMA SCUBA TEAM ATT: DCA STOREROOM (USMA CLUB)
NY 10997 USA (845) 938-2903
(845) 938-7004
(914) 938-3339
EDU INSTITUTION
PRO PLATINUM
NAUI Course Directors, NY1 of 3
City First Name Last Name State Country Phone 1 Phone 2 Phone 3 Fax Member Level
Email Address
Website
ANGOLA MARK BITNUN NY USA (716) 549-2171
Course Director
Buffalo Dallas Edmiston NY USA 716-685-4557
716-685-3841
Course Director
www.ddwny.com
BUFFALO JOSEPH TRAVALE NY USA (716) 312-0305
TECH INSTRUCTOR
CHEEKTOWAGA ARTHUR BEYER NY USA (716) 681-3695
TECH INSTRUCTOR
CORNWALL BART "WOODY"
WOODWORTH NY USA (845) 534-8258
(845) 938-2969
(845) 938-2138
Course Director
DEPEW PATRICK WOLFE NY USA (716) 681-5692
TECH INSTRUCTOR
E AMHERST DONNA NAWROCKI NY USA (716) 837 3483
(716) 689 0441
(716) 837 0039
Instructor Trainer
E. AMHERST FRANK NAWROCKI NY USA (716) 689-0441
(716) 833-483
(716) 837-0039
Course Director
GLEN COVE MARTHA KATZ NY USA (516) 676-2787
Course Director
JAMESVILLE REZA GORJI NY USA (315) 569 2274
Instructor Trainer
KIAMESHA LAKE DIEDERICK VAN HAAFTEN NY USA (845) 796-0403
(845) 791-5119
Course Director
NAUI Course Directors, NY 2 of 3
City First Name Last Name State Country Phone 1 Phone 2 Phone 3 Fax Member Level
Email Address
Website
MIDDLETOWN ANGELO DRAGONE NY USA (845) 344 4431
Course Director
NEW YORK CAL AZZOUNI NY USA (212) 780-0879
Instructor Trainer
NEW YORK STEPHANIE DEVRIES NY USA (561) 866-1184
TECH INSTRUCTOR
NEW YORK KYLE LEE NY USA (917) 362-4721
Course Director
NEW YORK J MEREDITH NY USA 9212) 289-2880
TECH INSTRUCTOR
jbmeredith@aol
NEW YORK VLADIMIR YAVACHEV NY USA (917) 518-7210
+359 888 351 062
Course Director
NEWBURGH RALPH GIGLIO NY USA (845) 505-2054
(801) 904-7805
Course Director
NORTH WOODMERE
RANDI EISEN NY USA (516) 295-1227
TECH INSTRUCTOR
PORT HENRY LAWRENCE JACQUES NY USA (518) 546-3166
TECH INSTRUCTOR
PORT JERVIS CHRIS REED NY USA (845) 856-9098
Course Director
SHOKAN WALTER HENDRICK NY USA (845) 331-2668
(845) 657-5544
(914) 339-7413
Course Director
NAUI Course Directors, NY3 of 3
City First Name Last Name State Country Phone 1 Phone 2 Phone 3 Fax Member Level
Email Address
Website
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS
HEBA AL-QUABANDI NY USA (718) 553-8740
Course Director
WEST POINT JEFF COELHO NY USA (845) 496-5123
(845) 938-6523
(845) 938-2138
Course Director
WEST POINT THOMAS HORNE NY USA (845) 561-7537
Course Director
QuestionsBart "Woody" Woodworth, Ed.D.
Colonel, US Army RetiredDirector of Operations
United States Military Academy
Department of Physical Education727 Brewerton Road
West Point, NY 10996
Bldg 727, Arvin CPDC, Room B343Phone 845.938.2969Fax 845.938.2138
email [email protected]