Table 4 Part two interview themes and sub themes
From: Impact of a surfer rescue training program in Australia and New Zealand: a mixed methods evaluation
Theme | Title |
|---|---|
1 | Custodians of the ocean: Personal beliefs about surfers’ role in coastal safety |
1A | It’s not all about lifeguards, surfers are filling in the gaps |
1B | Acknowledging not everyone wants to be a custodian |
2 | The danger is real, and the SR24/7 course makes surfers safer |
3 | It’s not all life and death, sometimes a quick chat can prevent a tragedy |
4 | SR24/7 improved awareness & confidence |
5 | When rescues unfold, having a few techniques to draw on helps |
6 | Practising the rescue techniques is important |
7 | Other Course Recommendations |
7A | Need to cater to surfers of various skill levels and physical strength |
7B | Expanded course content |
7C | Regular refreshers and/or pathways to further training |
7D | Surf and ocean conditions on the day of the course matter |
7E | Suggestions for increasing participation and motivating course sign-ups |