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The science of beach lifeguarding

1482245981

1498797660

9781482245981

9781498797665

b554891

The science of beach lifeguarding

[Book]

edited by Mike Tipton, Adam Wooler.

Boca Raton

CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group

2016

(xviii, 293 pages) : illustrations

Front Cover; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Editors; Introduction; Contributors; Chapter 1: History of beach lifeguarding; Chapter 2: Lifeguard effectiveness*; Chapter 3: Data, risk analysis and evaluation: Their role in advancing the science of beach lifeguarding; Chapter 4: Beach types, hazards and risk assessment; Chapter 5: Science of the rip current hazard; Chapter 6: Cold water immersion; Chapter 7: Injuries and risks while lifeguarding; Chapter 8: Beach lifeguard first aid; Chapter 9: Drowning; Chapter 10: Resuscitation techniques for lifeguards. Chapter 11: Recognition, vigilance and surveillance techniquesChapter 12: Lifeguard swimming performance in surf; Chapter 13: Medical standards for beach lifeguards; Chapter 14: Eyesight standards for beach lifeguards; Chapter 15: Occupational fitness and strength standards for beach lifeguarding; Chapter 16: Beach safety education: A behavioural change approach; Chapter 17: Beach safety education; Chapter 18: Establishing beach safety and lifesaving programmes in a developing country; Chapter 19: Emerging technologies in beach lifeguarding; Chapter 20: Future additions and further research.

The World Health Organization's recently published Global Report on Drowning found that drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide--making the information presented in this new book an important part of the global effort to reduce this health risk. Written by leading researchers and academics from around the world, The Science of Beach Lifeguarding focuses on the scientific evidence that underpins what is taught to and practised by beach lifeguards. It is the first book to pull together all the different areas involved in beach lifeguarding and evaluate their evidence base. An accessible and informative reference underpinned by the best current research, the book's key themes cover the context of beach lifeguarding, the physical environment in which lifeguards work, medical aspects, practical lifeguarding techniques, physiological standards for lifeguards, safety education, and future developments in beach lifeguarding. The book presents groundbreaking work quantifying the scientific rationale behind a universally accepted fitness standard. It supplies an in-depth examination of the risks and hazards associated with the beach environment, including rip currents and cold water immersion. The book includes a state-of-the-art review of drowning and a comprehensive chapter on first aid. Detailing the recently announced 2015 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines, this book is a must-have for beach lifeguards, beach lifeguard managers, search and rescue personnel, paramedics, sports scientists, health and safety practitioners, and occupational health practitioners.--Provided by publisher.

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edited by Mike Tipton, Adam Wooler.

Adam Wooler

Michael Tipton

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