School Surfing and Surf Education
School Surfing and Surf Education programs have been developed by Surf Educate Australia, working inline with the school syllabus. SEA School Surfing and Surf Education programs save lives!
Surf Educate Australia School Surfing and Surf Education programs provide the most comprehensive coastal science and up to date surf safety information. This combines with hands on practical instruction on the beach, and in the surf.
Surf Educate Australia’s key roles are to reduce accidental drowning and keep Australians healthy and active whilst caring for and learning about our delicate environment. Our School Surfing Programs improve self esteem and happiness in all children!
SEA also provides First Aid & CPR courses for school teachers
SCHOOL PROGRAMS (see below)
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS (follow link)
Kids surfing programs (KAOS)
Syllabus Outcomes
Risk Assessment – Safety & OH&S Management Plan
School Programs Brochure (PDF)
Program waiver
Statistics
* Rip currents are the second most dangerous natural hazard in Australia after severe heat
* 97% of Australian beaches have NO lifeguard or lifesaver service
* During summer - one person drowns every three days in a rip current
* Studies have shown the majority of Australians cannot identify a rip current
SEA School Surfing Programs
1. IN-HOUSE SURF EDUCATION - 1 hour in-house power point presentation learning:
a. Coastal geography & environment
b. Surf zones – dangerous and safe areas
c. Rips – identification and easy escape methods
d. Waves – negotiating and returning to the beach safely
2. SURF SKILLS & AWARENESS - 4hr course learning:
Surf education as in (1), then progressing on to a practical environment participating in:
a. Rip identification and survival by demonstration
b. Still water assessment and basic survival skills
c. Paddling a foam surfboard and catching waves
d. Surf negotiation and body surfing
e. Rip escape on foam surfboards (advanced course)
3. SPORT PROGRAMS – 1hr 30 weekly programs over a full term
* Surf skills & surf education
* Kayaking, Beach Volleyball, Waterworks
* Surfing (the NSW DET stipulates that students have to complete a surf survival course prior to participating in surfing as a school sport)
* Surfing (Manly – short boards in between swimming flags)
4. SURF SURVIVAL - 6 hr participation only course.
a. Still water skills evaluation
b. Surf survival and self rescue skills
c. Surf awareness lecture
d. Rip identification
e. Basic first aid
f. Basic rescue in moderate surf conditions
g. Perform basic surf maneuvers in controlled conditions
* Completing this course will also allow students to progress onto surfing as a school sport
5. SURFING
Manly - Kids Surfing lessons and Body Surfing lessons using Manly's Southern Corner to teach skills in a safe environment with easy access to the surf break. Kids Surfing lessons will enable kids of all ages to handle the surf & ocean in most conditions.Instructed by elite surfing competitors, a perfect platform for the advancement of surfing and ocean sports
6. COASTAL STUDIES & ACTIVITIES TOUR - 5 hrs course (terms 1-3 on Sydney Northern Beaches).
Coastal geography, science & environment studies for primary and high schools, surf education and skills activities
a. Surf awareness and coastal geography
b. Surf Skills
c. Beach & coastal walks
d. Aquarium
* This premier program can include fantastic accommodation on Sydney Harbour or the Northern Beaches. One or two day tours can be tailored to meet your schools syllabus requirements, and can also include activities run in conjunction with the Coastal Environment Centre - a leader in environmental fieldwork. A must for regional schools!
Accommodation at Sydney lakeside Holiday Park
Multi Award Winning BIG4 Sydney Lakeside Holiday Parkat Narrabeen on Sydney’s famous Northern Beaches
Syllabus Outcomes
Risk Assessment – Safety & OH&S Management Plan
"Dye release photos courtesy of Rob
Brander - "Science of the Surf"and UNSW"
About Surf Educate Australia (SEA)
SEA is the premier provider of surf education & skills training in Australia for schools. Having already contributed to the preservation of Australian lives - SEA aims to further reduce the national coastal drowning rate.
SEA programs have been specifically designed in association with experts in coastal sciences and surf safety, to set a new benchmark in surf education and coastal environment. A theoretical classroom setting introduces the key surf education concepts, the student’s newly acquired knowledge is then conveyed at the beach, where they participate in active & educational activities.
We encourage all students to enjoy the many activities we offer, while learning to appreciate and care for the delicate coastal environment.
SEA courses comply with the NSW Department of Education and Training PH/H/PE, HSIE, and Geography Syllabus’ on the following outcomes:
K-6 PD/H/PE – decision making, moving, problem solving, active lifestyles, games and sport, personal health choices and safe living.
K-6 HSIE – Environments
7-10 PD/H/PE – Movement skills and performance, individual and community health, lifelong physical activity, and skills that enhance learning in physical activity.
7-10 Geography - Knowledge and understanding about how people and communities modify, and are affected by the environment, global environments (coast and geomorphic process), geographic issues affecting Australian geography, and oceanography.
SEA Programs also fulfill requirements for the 7-10 Science Syllabus, as well as Preliminary and HSC PD/H/PE - geography, senior science, and the DET endorsed marine studies course.
Full detailed list of syllabus outcomes
History
SEA Australia was formed in 1998 to provide activity programs for the Australian Schools, the public and overseas visitors - using the beach and ocean as the playground. Prior to the development, such activities only formed part of elite groups within Surf Lifesaving Clubs. SEA's Surf Education programs have since become a permanent fixture in the calenders of many east coast schools, as they provide vital aquatic survival content - available to all kids regardless of their age or physical ability
Enjoyment of activities on the beach in the surf are traditionally very Australian pastimes, yet until now, there has been little, if any, skills passed on to the general public from our elite Ironmen and surf champions. SEA has obtained the services of the very best surf instructors from competitive surfers and surf Lifesavers, lifeguards and sports coaches.
The future of SEA sees us being more hands on with aquatic survival and development of children’s swimming abilities. Programs have been developed to provide participants with aquatic chore stability and water feel, using foam boards and other equipment as excellent tools to enable kids to move through the water, developing specific muscle groups and developing chore strength to assist. Without this - participants ability to float and escape dangerous situations is increased.
SEA believes that if participants can comfortably stay afloat and move slowly through the water, and submerge without panic – then they should not drown in any aquatic environment
SEA School Surf Programs work in partnership with the science of the surf
