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[[Snorkling]]<br> | [[Snorkling]]<br> | ||
[[SCUBA]]<br> | [[SCUBA]]<br> | ||
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{{Shortcut|[[Survival Floating]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Survival Floating]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/151559_survival-float.htm Survival Floating] - [http://lifesavingsport.com/wet-clothes/swimming/survival/floating.html Using Clothes as a Flotation Aid] <br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/151559_survival-float.htm Survival Floating] - [http://lifesavingsport.com/wet-clothes/swimming/survival/floating.html Using Clothes as a Flotation Aid] <br> | ||
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==Treading Water== | ==Treading Water== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Treading Water]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Treading Water]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/74325_aqua-fitness-tread-water.htm Tread Water]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/74325_aqua-fitness-tread-water.htm Tread Water]<br> | ||
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==Personal Flotation Devices== | ==Personal Flotation Devices== | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [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> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/25736_creeking-equipment-pfd.htm How to Pick a PFD for Canoeing] | ||
* [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.boatingbasicsonline.com/content/general/4_2_a.php Boating Basics: PFDs] - [http://www.uscgboating.org/SAFETY/fedreqs/equ_pfd.htm US Coast Guard Requirements] | * [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.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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==Kicks== | ==Kicks== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Kicks]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Kicks]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69828_competitive-freestyle-legs.htm Flutter Kick (or Freestyle Kick)] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69848_competitive-breaststroke-kick-drills.htm Frog Kick (or Breaststroke Kick)] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69873_competitive-butterfly-kicks.htm Dolphin Kick (or Butterfly Kick)] <br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69828_competitive-freestyle-legs.htm Flutter Kick (or Freestyle Kick)] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69848_competitive-breaststroke-kick-drills.htm Frog Kick (or Breaststroke Kick)] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69873_competitive-butterfly-kicks.htm Dolphin Kick (or Butterfly Kick)] <br> | ||
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== Diving== | == Diving== | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/112483_diving-safety-tips.htm Diving Safety] - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/112483_diving-safety-tips.htm Diving Safety] - | ||
[http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69839_competitive-freestyle-race-starts.htm Racing Dive]<br> | [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69839_competitive-freestyle-race-starts.htm Racing Dive]<br> | ||
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{{Shortcut|[[Snorkling]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Snorkling]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/827_snorkeling.htm Snorkeling]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/827_snorkeling.htm Snorkeling]<br> | ||
* [[Snorkeling BSA]] | * [[Snorkeling BSA]] | ||
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== SCUBA== | == SCUBA== | ||
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<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1916_scuba-diving-safety.htm SCUBA Diving] | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/1916_scuba-diving-safety.htm SCUBA Diving] | ||
* [[Scuba BSA]] | * [[Scuba BSA]] | ||
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==Swimming Underwater== | ==Swimming Underwater== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Swimming Underwater]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Swimming Underwater]]}} | ||
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/151550_swim-underwater.htm Swimming Underwater]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/151550_swim-underwater.htm Swimming Underwater]<br> | ||
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| + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/827_snorkeling.htm Snorkeling]<br> | ||
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| + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69831_competitive-freestyle-open-turns.htm Open Turns] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/69832_competitive-freestyle-flip-turns.htm Flip Turns]<br> | ||
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==Lifesaving Skills== | ==Lifesaving Skills== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Lifesaving Skills]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Lifesaving Skills]]}} | ||
Revision as of 17:18, May 5, 2009
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Ventures!
Dozens of video links show you how to do key skills.
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| — Guide to Safe Scouting, II. Aquatics Safety |
While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn your Swimming Skills. See the Disclaimers. ► Videos show you key skills.
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Swimming Strokes► Swimming Lesson Videos - How to Swim BackstrokeElementary Backstroke► Video: Elementary Backstroke BreaststrokeButterflyFreestyleSidestrokeTrudgeon► Trudgeon
Floating► Float - Teaching kids to float
Survival Floating► Survival Floating - Using Clothes as a Flotation Aid
Treading Water
Personal Flotation Devices► How to Pick a PFD for Canoeing
Kicks► Flutter Kick (or Freestyle Kick) - Frog Kick (or Breaststroke Kick) - Dolphin Kick (or Butterfly Kick)
Diving
Snorkling
SCUBA
Swimming Underwater
SnorklingSwimming Turns► Open Turns - Flip Turns
Lifesaving SkillsReach, Throw, Row, Go► Reach, Throw, Row, Go (with animation at the end) - Reach - Throw
Related Awards
Aquatic-related awards
See also
External links
DisclaimersDisclaimer: 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 and 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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