Retrieve Underwater Object

Retrieve Underwater Object  #

Introduction  #

The Retrieve Underwater Object skill develops Breath Control CompetencyBreath Control CompetencyBreath Control Competency is the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to breathe effectively in a controlled manner without using excessive energy, interfering with other movements, or compromising body position while in the water. Physical abilities associated with this competency include the physical exchange of air and keeping the body in a position at the surface so that the exchange of air can occur. Cognitive abilities include determining when to breathe and when to hold the breath. Affective abilities include responding to stimuli and situations in a calm manner with the face both above and below the surface of the water. and Underwater CompetencyUnderwater CompetencyUnderwater Competency is the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to submerge and control buoyancy to travel and negotiate hazards underwater. Physical abilities associated with this competency include being able to use the limbs to propel, to control and hold the breath, and to control and change body position and direction. Cognitive abilities include understanding position and orientation in three-dimensional space, to understand the relationship between breathing and buoyancy, to monitor and compare one’s current position to surrounding objects, and to plan navigation paths. Performing tasks underwater also requires being able to cope with depth, pressure, and reduced visibility. as its primary competencies. This skill teaches students to be comfortable with depth and pressure underwater.

Description  #

The Retrieve Underwater Object skill is defined by the following body posture, arm forms, leg forms, and breathing and timing characteristics and features.

Retrieve Underwater Object Description  #

This skill may be performed using the pool bottom or wall.

Body

  1. Eyes remain open while retrieving object
  2. Hands away from face; does not cover mouth, does not hold or plug nose

Skill sequence

  1. Start with head above surface
  2. Fully submerge body down to object; may be feet first or head first
  3. Retrieve object with hands
  4. Return to surface

Breathing

  1. Breath held or exhaled while underwater
Retrieve Underwater Object Demonstration  #

Video demonstration of the skill.

Assessment  #

Test course  #

This test uses a stationary position course. Place the object on the pool bottom within reach of where the student will submerge. This assessment is not intended to test the student’s ability to swim or travel underwater; it is intended to test their ability to submerge, locate, and resurface. Therefore, the object may be suspended or held by the instructor above the pool bottom if the pool depth is more than 3 feet.

Scoring  #

The following scoring rubricScoring rubricA guide that includes rating scales and descriptions of one or more criteria used to evaluate the performance of a skill. lists the gradients of key requirements and deficiencies that provide an overall description of different competence levels. A single score is assigned based on the instructor’s judgment of the student’s performance.

Retrieve Underwater Object Scoring Rubric  #

1

Exhibits any of the following:

  • Needs instructor assistanceAssistance / AssistedPerforming a skill or a component of a skill with the use of a structure, instructor, or flotation aid. submerging or returning to the surface

2

Performs all of the following:

  • Submerges down to the object
  • Returns to the surface

Exhibits any of the following:

  • Covers mouth or holds nose
  • Does not retrieve the object or drops the object before reaching the surface
  • Retrieves the object with feet

3

Performs all of the following:

  • Submerges down to the object
  • Keeps hands from covering mouth or holding nose
  • Retrieves the object with hands and returns to the surface

Exhibits any of the following:

  • Keeps eyes closed while underwater

4

Performs all of the following:

  • Submerges down to the object
  • Keeps eyes open while retrieving object
  • Keeps hands from covering mouth or holding nose
  • Retrieves the object with hands and returns to the surface