Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools

1. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools AWARENESS PRESENTATION GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE CONDUCT OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SCHOOLS

2. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • Why is this awareness presentation necessary?

3. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • This awareness presentation will alert staff to the Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools manual and its implications for excursion planning, particularly where physical recreation is to occur. • The presentation will indicate how the Guidelines manual can be an effective tool in decreasing the frequency and severity of injury associated with sport and recreational activities, while promoting healthy participation

4. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • To refresh staff involved in the conduct of sport and physical activity in its various forms and excursions involving planned activity, in awareness of, and use of, the Guidelines. • It is important that all staff involved in, or likely to be involved in, the conduct of sport and physical activity are familiar with the Guidelines

5. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • Why is this support document an important reference for school staff?

6. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools The support document: • Informs school communities in the planning and implementation of safe sport, physical activity and school excursions • Draws together advice from Departmental memoranda which relate to the supervision and welfare of students engaged in sport and physical activity • Strengthens existing safety guidelines and standards for over 60 specific sport and outdoor recreation activities • Describes best practice in injury prevention

7. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • The safety conditions for specific activities apply whether the activity is taken as part of school sport, physical education, within school excursions, or any other occasion where planned sport or physical activity is to occur

8. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools Four main sections Supervision and welfare of students engaged in sport and physical activity Student protection Target audience: Principals Sport coordinators Teachers in charge Target audience: • Sport Coordinators • Teachers Target audience: • Principals • Sport Coordinators • Teachers in charge / leaders Target audience: • Sports coordinators • Teachers • Coaches • Students • Parents Outdoor recreation guidelines Guidelines for specific activities

9. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • Safety guidelines for 60 sports and outdoor recreation activities are listed in the manual. Advice is provided for each activity concerning: • teacher/instructor qualifications and experience • supervision • equipment • venue • safety • As an example, safety guidelines for the sport of hockey are included in your workshop booklet

10. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • How knowledgeable are you? • Please complete the quiz on page 2 of the Staff Workshop booklet. Staff members may confer.

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15. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • In organising and implementing all manner of school activities, members of staff will either formally or informally, plan for the supervision and welfare of students • Staff, in fact, are engaging in a risk management process

16. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • What does risk management mean?

17. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools RISK MANAGEMENT MEANS : • identifying foreseeable hazards, risks and safety issues • assessing the risks these hazards may cause • eliminating or controlling the risks • monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the control measures for the identified risks.

18. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools A simple scenario: • The planning of a school walk-a-thon or fun run has identified risks such as street crossings, poorly maintained parts of the paths that comprise the route and terrain that is too onerous for the participants to use. These risks have been minimised or avoided

19. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • However, on the day of the activity, the temperature climbs to 38°C with very high humidity • Can the safety issues for the participants be managed? • What is your decision?

20. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • Postpone! • The risk of dehydration (despite water stations), over exertion by some competitive students and exposure to the intense sun cannot be avoided

21. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • What are the critical elements of a risk management plan? • To start, refer to the excursion scenario on page 3 of the workshop booklet.

22. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • Key questions to be addressed in the scenario appear in your workshop booklet and are displayed on the following slide • For responses to questions one and two, use the sample risk management proforma on page 4 of your booklet

23. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • List some of the major risks or hazards relating to the bushwalking and swimming activities in the section headedHazard/Risk Identification on page 3 of your workshop booklet • On the same page, list some of the measures that can control the identified risks in the section headed Elimination or Control Measures • In noting the nature of the excursion activities, what specific areas of expertise are required of staff appointed to conduct the bushwalking and swimming activities? • List any special equipment or protective gear that may be required for the bushwalk? • List current Departmental memoranda that relate to the organisation of the activity?

24. SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RISK MANAGEMENT FORM Activity : Science Excursion Location:National Park Risk Management Plan Elimination or Control Measures Hazard/Risk Identification Bushwalking Risk of: Consult with National Parks personnel • being separated from group Students briefed on bush safety Appropriate clothing/footwear worn Supervision ratio not to exceed 1:15 • diabetic reaction Teacher carries insulin as per health plan Regular rest periods taken exhaustion or dehydration Water bottle carried by all participants First aid kit available sprains, broken limbs sunburn • SPF30+ sun protection and wear hat and long sleeve top

25. SPORT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RISK MANAGEMENT FORM Activity : Year 9 Science Excursion Location:National Park Risk Management Plan Elimination or Control Measures Hazard/Risk Identification Recreational Swimming Risk of: drowning Students briefed in water safety Supervision ratio 1:10 One teacher with current CPR cert sunburn SPF30+ sun protection

26. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • What specific areas of expertise are required of staff appointed to conduct, the bushwalking and swimming activity? • Leaders of the bushwalk must be experienced bushwalker (s) with current knowledge of the proposed route and knowledge of search, rescue and emergency procedures • For the swimming activity, a minimum of two adult supervisors with current qualifications in rescue, resuscitation and first aid must be present. For any aquatic activity, a teacher must be present who has current CPR and Emergency Care.

27. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • appropriate walking shoes List any special equipment or protective gear required for the bushwalk: • clothing for anticipated weather conditions • waterproof rain jacket with a hood • sunscreen • communication devices • medical kit

28. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • List current Departmental memoranda and other documents that relate to the organisation of the activity • Excursions and Other Visits (97/137) • Revision of guidelines for Bushwalking (99/205) • Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools 99/490) • Additional documents are listed in your workshop booklet on page 9. DET memorandums and policies may be accessed at: www.intranet.schools.nsw.edu.au/dse/D1.0/policies/index.html

29. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools • The partially completed Risk Management Form on page 4 of your workshop booklet and the Risk Management Planning Form on page 5, provide examples of the type of information that is sought to inform the activity approval process.

30. Guidelines for the Safe Conduct of Sport and Physical Activity in Schools For your information and future reference, examples of risk management support materials are provided in the workshop booklet: • a list of key questions for planning excursion activities • departmental MEMORANDA AND DOCUMENTS associated with excursion planning • safety guidelines for the sport of hockey • where to seek further advice