We chose to take our "This is
Public Health" picture at The Fall's apartment pool area. We thought that
a pool rules sign would be a good explanation of the types of regulations and
warnings that public health enforces, plus swimming is a great way to exercise.
We want everyone to realize that the rules set in place are not just for
insurance purposes. There is a lot of potential danger that can happen at a
pool. The common no running rule protects against possible slip and falls. If
one were to slip and hit their head becoming unconscious they could fall into
the water and drown. The other most common rule no diving warns people that
diving into shallow water can potentially break your neck or knock you
unconscious, which could lead to drowning. Children are also supposed to be
accompanied by an adult to lesson their chance of an accident. No glass by the
pool prevents broken bottles and cuts. This is an issue in public health
because it reminds the general public to be safe while they are relaxing by the
pool. Small children are a big problem around pools and need to be paid
attention to very closely. Public health sees pools as a great place to have
fun exercising. Swimming is great cardio and when most people swim they do not
even realize that they are exercising as hard as they are. With that being said
we felt that these rules and regulations are just one other way that public
health tries to keep the general public safe.
By: Juan Bobe, Jeevan Joseph, Niles
Malec, and Scott Speizer
In the summer time, swimming is a good way to get fit and active. Especially,in Florida's sunny and hot summer weather. Going to the pool is an opportunity for children and adults to learn how to swim. Because safety is important, every pool area should have a set of pool rule. You'd be a fool, if you didn't follow the rules of the pool.
ReplyDeleteThis post definitely out stood to me because going in the pool is not something that most people would link to public health. It's gotten to the point that most people know what they should and should do, but since we have so many attractions parks in Florida like Disney, Busch Gardens, and Adventure Islands and they all have swimming pools; rules and regulation should always be up as a constant reminder. And I absolutely agree that swimming is a great exercise and also a great survival tactics for children of all ages.
ReplyDeleteThis post shows that public health is essential in all areas, big or small. Such as a pool, the rules enforced are extremely important. These rules should be followed by both children and adults to maintain an accident-free environment. As I was reading their post, I realized that not only did they pick the pool for the rules, but also for the health aspect. Exercise is essential in daily activity to keep healthy, in which swimming is a great example.
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