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Inertial Measurement Units (Imus) In Drowning Prevention: An Exploratory Study, Kevin Moran, Damian Moran
Inertial Measurement Units (Imus) In Drowning Prevention: An Exploratory Study, Kevin Moran, Damian Moran
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
The use of inertial measurement unit (IMUs) sensors in competitive swimming movement analysis has become increasingly popular but has not been applied to measuring water competencies related to drowning prevention. This study explored the potential use of IMU sensors in three simulated water competency activities in a pool environment. Participants were a subset (n = 12) of a cohort of students (n = 37) taking part in the Can You Swim in Clothes? project. Participants undertook a swim for speed test over 25 m, a distance swim of 5-min duration, and a flotation test, also for 5 min, wearing swimwear …
Learning To Swim: What Influences Success?, Richard C. Franklin, Amy E. Peden, Sean Hodges, Nicole Lloyd, Penny Larsen, Cherry O'Connor, Justin Scarr
Learning To Swim: What Influences Success?, Richard C. Franklin, Amy E. Peden, Sean Hodges, Nicole Lloyd, Penny Larsen, Cherry O'Connor, Justin Scarr
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Swimming and water safety skills are important life skills, particularly in Australia, where aquatic activities are regularly enjoyed. Little research has been undertaken exploring children’s swimming and water safety skills, what level they can achieve, and what factors impact their ability to learn these skills. This study explores children aged 5-12 years who participated in the Australian Capital Territory Primary Schools Swim and Survive Program, 2009-2011. Children who were more likely to achieve higher levels were older, were female, attended private school, swam at least once a fortnight, had a swimming pool at home, or visited a public swimming pool. …
Hypoxic Blackout: Diagnosis, Risks, And Prevention, John H. Pearn, Richard C. Franklin, Amy E. Peden
Hypoxic Blackout: Diagnosis, Risks, And Prevention, John H. Pearn, Richard C. Franklin, Amy E. Peden
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Hypoxic blackout, also called underwater blackout syndrome, is a distinct and preventable cause of drowning. The sudden and unexpected death of a young, fit swimmer or diver, almost always male, necessitates the consideration of a differential diagnosis which includes four syndromes—preexistent cardiac disease, electrical conduction abnormalities, epilepsy, and hypoxic blackout. The pathophysiology of hypoxic blackout (overriding the carbon dioxide sensor by presubmersion hyperventilation) may be induced by autonomic conflict between cold shock diving reflexes in certain predisposed individuals. Death occurs in both public and private swimming pools and in the sea, and case series include those training for underwater hockey, …
Youtube Videos And The Rip Current Hazard: Swimming In A Sea Of (Mis)Information, Katherine M. Mackellar, Robert W. Brander, Wendy S. Shaw
Youtube Videos And The Rip Current Hazard: Swimming In A Sea Of (Mis)Information, Katherine M. Mackellar, Robert W. Brander, Wendy S. Shaw
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Rip currents are strong, narrow, offshore flows found on many global beaches and contribute to hundreds of drownings and tens of thousands of rescues each year. Yet despite long-standing educational efforts, public understanding of rip currents is poor. YouTube represents a new visual-based social media platform with the potential to educate a large and global audience about the rip current hazard. This study analyzed the content of 256 rip current–related YouTube videos with over 5 million total views as of March 2, 2015 finding that the accuracy of information disseminated about rip currents on YouTube is mixed and of varying …
Can You Swim In Clothes? Reflections On The Perception And Reality Of The Effect Of Clothing On Water Competency, Kevin Moran
Can You Swim In Clothes? Reflections On The Perception And Reality Of The Effect Of Clothing On Water Competency, Kevin Moran
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
In the second phase of the project entitled Can You Swim in Clothes?, physical education students (n = 37) with known water proficiency completed an aquatics education program that included the wearing of clothes in simulated water survival activities. Using a modified version of Borg’s Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE), participants were asked to estimate their exertion levels prior to and after performing a range of clothing related water activities including a 50 m sprint, a 5 min survival swim, a 15 m underwater swim, and a 5 min survival float. Participants reported significantly higher exertion ratings postactivity than they …
Tracking Fatal Drownings In Public Swimming Pools: A Retrospective Multiscale Investigation Within France, Elie Vignac, Pascal Lebihain, Bastien Soulé
Tracking Fatal Drownings In Public Swimming Pools: A Retrospective Multiscale Investigation Within France, Elie Vignac, Pascal Lebihain, Bastien Soulé
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Regarding risks associated with activities of daily living, recreational activities tend to be major sources of domestic risks in France. We focused on fatal drownings in public swimming-pools, intending to quantify them. We conducted an exhaustive overview of information sources that counted the number of fatal drownings in French public swimming pools. Our results underscored that fact that in spite of using numerous databases, it was impossible to accurately quantify the total number of fatal drownings. Gaps in data collection originated as a result of five main methodological issues that are discussed in detail in this article. Shortcomings regarding fatal …
Primary And Secondary Drowning Interventions: The American Red Cross Circle Of Drowning Prevention And Chain Of Drowning Survival, William Ramos, Angela Beale, Peter Chambers, Shelley Dalke, Roy Fielding, Louise Kublick, Stephen Langendorfer, Terri Lees, Linda Quan, Peter Wernicki
Primary And Secondary Drowning Interventions: The American Red Cross Circle Of Drowning Prevention And Chain Of Drowning Survival, William Ramos, Angela Beale, Peter Chambers, Shelley Dalke, Roy Fielding, Louise Kublick, Stephen Langendorfer, Terri Lees, Linda Quan, Peter Wernicki
International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education
Creating awareness about primary and secondary interventions that can be used in situations involving drowning is an important prevention strategy. Consistent among reports from almost all countries is that drowning injury steals life from young children, followed by youth, and then young adults. As a result of the on-going need to reduce these types of statistics, the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council – Aquatic Sub Council established two intervention programs to address both sides of drowning events. Content of this manuscript is based on work by members of the Aquatic Sub Council. It focuses on describing and providing scientific …