Swimmer Type You're a non-swimmer and have little or no confidence in the ocean, especially in the waves. When you go into the water it's usually just to wet your feet and cool off. You're a non-swimmer but can float and tread water for a couple of minutes in the pool. You haven't had much to do with the ocean, when you visit you stand in the water but don't venture past waist-depth. You can swim basic freestyle but it's weak with no great technique. You can't swim for long and your technique needs work. On a calm day at the beach you dive under small waves and swim out past waist-depth. You can swim freestyle but you get tired fairly quickly. You swim at the same speed and don't have the strength to swim faster. You venture out in the ocean through waves when the conditions suit you, but don't have the confidence or ability as the waves get bigger. You can swim pretty good freestyle and are working on your technique and fitness. You're developing your confidence in the ocean and can swim up to 1.5kms in a single session but you're stuffed after that. You're a semi-regular and confident swimmer both in the pool and ocean easy clocking up 2-3kms a session. You might not swim all year round but you've had a lifetime of swimming and ocean recreation. You're an established swimmer and have had pool squad training at some stage. You're a competent ocean swimmer and have been involved in other ocean activities such as surf life saving or surfing. You are or have been a competitive swimmer and/or triathlete. Your lifestyle involves a mix of recreation ocean activities and you consider yourself a waterman. Image Map
Workout Level A light workout to get you moving Set at a comfortable but challenging level Turning up the heat to really challenge your fitness Pushing the limits and cranking up the heart rate
Swimming Component Minimal swimming involved A mix of skill development and swimming Mainly swimming with In’s and Out’s Maximum swimming focused
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OCEAN CONFIDENCE

  • What’s involved?This is the original entry-level OceanFit course for beach-lovers who would like to gain a greater awareness of the ocean environment and grow their confidence in deeper water and waves.

    Don’t let your current lack of confidence and ocean anxiety hold you back from enjoying Australia’s favourite playground this summer!

    Developed using the most up-to-date evidence-based ocean safety knowledge and OceanFit’s proven competency-based progression model, this course will take you from toe-dipper to confident bodysurfer.

    In 5 fun action-packed sessions you’ll participate in a highly visual ocean safety education presentation, walk and get to know the beach environment using the latest in mobile video technology, and then step your way through practical water-based sessions to increase your skills and confidence in the ocean at your own pace.

    This course involves a practical rip current experience where your instructor will take you into a gentle rip current and instruct you through making your own way out of it and safely back to the beach.

  • Learning outcomes
    1. Knowledge of the ocean environment and a core understanding of how elements such weather, waves and rip currents play a major part in your beach experience.
    2. The ability to identify and avoid risks and basic ocean safety survival options.
    3. An understanding of the beach environment and all the wonderful marine life you share with this amazing eco-system.
    4. An experience in different ocean conditions.
    5. Ocean survival skills: floating and treading water.
    6. Ocean confidence skills: bracing for waves, diving under waves and regaining your feet on the sea-floor.
    7. Ocean swimming skills: wading, dolphin-diving and swimming under and over waves.
    8. Basic bodysurfing skills.
    9. A practical rip-current survival experience.
  • Session length1 x 2-hour presentation (indoor)

    4 x 1-hour practical (ocean)

  • Total swim distanceMinimal
  • Minimum swimmer type1/8 – Non swimmer
  • Workout levelLight – A light workout to get you moving
  • Swimming componentLow – Minimal swimming involved
  • What to bringSwimsuit, towel, water bottle, OceanFit swim cap, goggles
  • Supplied (to keep)OceanFit swim cap (first time participants only)
  • Price$199
  • CoursesOCEAN CONFIDENCE courses, including those through the City East Community College, have finished for the 2011/12 Summer season.

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  • Is this the right program for me?If you’re not sure if this is the right program for you, check out our ‘getting started‘ page to help guide you.
LOCATIONS: BONDI BEACH
LOCATIONS: WAVERLEY COLLEGE
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