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Title: Aquatics for all children and youthDate: April 26th, 2023Time (stated in Eastern Time): 7 pmDuration: 30 minutesDescription: Aquatics involvement has been shown to improve coordination, stamina, flexibility, overall health and wellness. Children and youth with visual impairment and additional disabilities can benefit from a program of aquatics that meets their unique needs. This webinar will provide an overview of various ways to instruct and support these children in aquatics programs.Where will the Recording go? Youtube Playlist Professional Communities Hive CourseInstructors (Repeat as needed)Name: Lauren J. LiebermanTitle: Distinguished Service ProfessorAffiliation: SUNY BrockportEmail: llieberman@brockport.eduContent Information:Primary Core or ECC Area: RecreationTarget Audience: Parents, teachers, and specialistsPre-requisite knowledge: noneLesson Plan Goal: To understand the basic approaches to teaching beginning swimming skills such as transfers, positioning, pre-swim skills, goal setting, and assessment.Learning Objectives:Participants will:1.Identify the benefits of aquatics programming2.State various transfer techniques to get into the pool3.Identfy various ways to promote pre-swim skills (i.e. positioning) for children with visual impairments4.Compare different skills to determine improvement |
