Surf Education program
The program - Surf Educators International NSW School program 2010
The below SEI programs already exist throughout most NSW coastal regions as well as regional tours during term 2 and 3. They are tailored to provide for students from kindergarten through to year 12, and are non selective - catering for all students regardless of their swimming and physical ability.
IN-HOUSE SURF EDUCATION - 1 hour power point presentation learning:
Coastal geography, environment & marine lifeSurf zones – dangerous and safe areasRips – identification and easy escape methods (survival)Waves – negotiating and returning to the beach safely
SURF SKILLS & EDUCATION - 4hr surf education & practical activity program learning:
Surf education in-house or on locationRip identification and survival by demonstrationStill water assessment and basic survival skillsPaddling a foam surfboard and catching wavesSurf negotiation and body surfingRip escape on foam surfboards (advanced course)
SURF SURVIVAL - 6 hr program.
Surf educationStill water skills evaluationSurf survival and self rescue skillsRip identificationBasic first aidBasic rescue in moderate surf conditionsPerform basic surf manoeuvres in controlled conditions
* Completing this course will qualify students to progress onto surfing as a school sport
SPORT PROGRAMS – 1hr 30 weekly programs over a full term
Surf skills & surf education
Surfing
Surf Educators International N.S.W School program 2010
Providers:
Surf Educate Australia (commendation award NSW Water Safety Council 2009)
Bondi Rescue (award winning TV show)
Beach Venues current:
Sydney: Manly, Dee Why, Collaroy, Mona Vale, Bondi, Bronte, Maroubra, Cronulla, Nth Cronulla
Coastal Environment Centre - Narrabeen (in house venue for rural schools on Sydney excursion)
Wollongong: North Wollongong Beach, Shellharbour
Newcastle: Newcastle Beach, Swansea Belmont
Coffs Harbour: Park Beach
Tweed Coast: Byron Bay
Syllabus
SEA programs comply with the NSW Department of Education and Training PH/H/PE, HSIE, and Geography Syllabus’ on the following outcomes:
K-6 PD/H/PE – decision making, moving, problem solving, active lifestyles, games & sport, personal health choices and safe living.
K-6 HSIE – environments
7-10 PD/H/PE – movement skills & performance, individual & community health, lifelong physical activity, and skills that enhance learning in physical activity.
7-10 Geography - knowledge and understanding about how people and communities modify, and are affected by the environment, global environments (coast and geomorphic process), geographic issues affecting Australian geography, and oceanography.
SEA Programs also fulfil requirements for the 7-10 Science Syllabus, as well as Preliminary & HSC PD/H/PE - geography, senior science, and the DET endorsed marine studies course.
Outcomes for the community
- Approximate current participant numbers per annum - 80,000
- Approximate participant numbers per annum with Government funding - 800,000
- Broad program reach
- Vital self survival messages and skills instilled in children’s lives and retained for a lifetime - Including:
Identifying rips and sandbanks
Escape and survive from a rip in the simplest form
The importance of “learn to float” as the most sustainable way to survive in any aquatic environment
- Greater awareness for our youth of their personal health and fitness
- Motivation and team cohesion lacking in a wide variety of Australian children
- Employment opportunity for specialised educators within lifeguard services, swimming teaching and surf lifesaving