Water Rescue Training for Physical Education Teachers in Pakem District, Sleman Regency
Abstract
Background
The increasing number of swimming pool accidents indicates frequent violations of pool safety regulations. Ensuring safety in swimming pools is a shared responsibility among visitors, lifeguards, physical education teachers (PJOK), and other adults present in the area.
Objectives
This community service program (PkM DLK) in the form of water rescue training aimed to provide PJOK teachers with specific skills to help prevent risks of accidents occurring in swimming pools.
Methods
The target group consisted of 30 elementary school PJOK teachers who were members of the PJOK Teacher Working Group (KKG) in Pakem District and surrounding areas. The training employed a theoretical and practical approach that included lectures, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and hands-on water safety practice. A pre-test/post-test design was used to measure knowledge improvement, complemented by performance assessments focusing on participants’ attention, willingness, and engagement with the training material. The program lasted for 32 hours and was carried out in three stages: (1) coordination and preparation, (2) implementation, and (3) evaluation and reporting. The training took place at Tirta Jaya Swimming Pool, Pakem.
Results
The effectiveness of the program was measured using pre-test and post-test questionnaires. Pre-test results showed that 18 participants (60%) had no knowledge of water rescue. After the training, all 30 participants (100%) demonstrated an understanding of water rescue concepts. Practical sessions included various rescue techniques such as start, water treading (60”), underwater swimming (10 meters), temple hold, chin hold, armpit hold, victim lifting, rescue with equipment, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Out of all participants, 20 successfully mastered the techniques, while 10 had partial success.
Conclusion
The water rescue training program successfully enhanced both the knowledge and practical skills of PJOK teachers in aquatic safety. This initiative is expected to increase teachers’ preparedness in preventing accidents and to raise awareness of the importance of swimming safety in schools and communities.
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