11. Mask, Fins and Snorkel

 

Key Points

Anti-fogging of mask, fins correctly fitted.

Introduction

Brief (SEEDS)

E - Explain what, why, how long, where.

E - Mask, Fins and Snorkel.

S - Check contact lenses.

D - Keep close, pay attention, look carefully and repeat when prompted.

S -

Questions

Kit UP

Demonstrate, work in buddy pairs.

Buddy Check (BAR)

In buddy pairs.

Entry

Demonstrate, mimic and correct.

Teaching subject (good positioning, demonstrate, mimic and correct)

 

Shallow

  1. Demonstrate placement of fins (use bars for support)
  2. Students repeat
  3. Demonstrate finning action (fin from hips, keep knees straight)
  4. Students repeat
  5. Demonstrate how to put mask on (4 steps) - strap at back of hand; hair back; place mask on face and fit; adjust, do suction test.
  6. Students repeat
  7. Demonstrate mask usage and snorkel in water, use bars for support
  8. Students repeat
  9. Demonstrate flooding snorkel on surface and clearing (head back)
  10. Students repeat

Deep

  1. Demonstrate snorkelling, staying on surface
  2. Students repeat
  3. Demonstrate shallow duck diving and snorkel clearing
    Students repeat

Exit

De-Kit

Debrief (REAP)

R - Review - key points.

E - Encourage.

A - Assess - give constructive feedback.

P - Progression - link to next session.

Questions

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