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Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics
About the Product
Get infants and toddlers off to a great aquatic start! Australia has long been recognized as one of the world leaders in swimming and aquatic education. Through a new series of books by AUSTSWIM, instructors around the world can now incorporate new and better ways to teach aquatics.
Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics provides important guidelines for introducing infants and toddlers to water safely and effectively. Aquatic education experts describe children’s motor, cognitive, and emotional development during six stages, from newborn to preschool, and how the stages relate to aquatic activity. They also coach you on how to structure lessons and activities based on the stages of development.
With this easy-to-use manual, you will learn
• effective ways to familiarize children with water,
• important infant health and water safety considerations,
• the role of teachers and parents in early aquatic experiences, and
• how to encourage a child’s natural curiosity and playfulness to develop important aquatic skills.
Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics gives you all the tools you need to provide infants and preschoolers with enjoyable aquatic experiences so they can learn at their own pace, gain confidence, and build valuable water skills to use for a lifetime.
About the Editor
AUSTSWIM is the Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety and is the recognized authority for the training of swimming and water safety teachers throughout Australia. Its mission is to provide leadership in the design, development, marketing, and delivery of comprehensive, high-quality courses, programs, and resources for the teaching of swimming and water safety. Since its formation 20 years ago, more than 80,000 candidates have successfully completed the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate. AUSTSWIM has a branch located in each state of Australia.
Christine Ure, PhD, has an outstanding reputation in academic circles in the field of early childhood development and is recognized for her work on assessing young children’s development and the teaching methods best suited to this young age group. Ure serves as the primary editor and author of Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics.
John Kilpatrick, PhD, is the national executive director of AUSTSWIM. Recognized internationally for his expertise in swimming and water safety education, he lectures frequently and has produced many publications on the topic. Kilpatrick is a former professor and head of the School of Human Movement at Deakin University.
Contributing authors of Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics include Christine Ure, Judy Cesari, Ross Gage, Meredith King, Jenni Maclean, and Julie Zancanaro.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Philosophy of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
• Statement of philosophy
• Purpose of aquatic programs for infants and preschool children
• Definitions of infants and preschool children
• Characteristics of the infant and preschool child at each stage
• The roles of the teacher, parent, infant, and preschooler
• Water safety
• Guidelines for infants and preschoolers
Chapter 2. Infant Health and Safety
• Introduction
• Environmental safety
• Infant health and hygiene
• Medical considerations and criteria for exclusion of infants and children who are unwell
• Resuscitation of infants and young children
Chapter 3. Development
• Introduction
• Motor development
• Cognitive development and communication
• Personal development
Chapter 4. Principles of Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships
• Introduction
• Understanding young children’s thinking
• Understanding young children’s behaviour
• Communicating with young children and parents
• Guiding parents
• Teaching, parenting, and positive guidance
• The value of play
• Including parents in the program
Chapter 5. Methods of Water Familiarisation
• Introduction
• Guidelines for holding infants and young children
• Holding positions
• Floating on the back
• Mobility and propulsion
• Submersion and breath control
• Entries and exits
• Flotation aids
• Toys and other equipment
Chapter 6. Programming
• Introduction
• Lesson plans
• Programming for each key age group
• Songs and games
Words of Praise
“AUSTSWIM has provided informative, easy-to-read manuals that will greatly benefit swimming and water safety teachers. AUSTSWIM’s special attention to infant and preschool aquatics should be commended.”
Don Talbot
National coach for Australia Swimming
“An excellent publication for those teaching water familiarization and beginner swimming to infants and preschoolers. A valuable understanding to the processes involved is provided along with many useful practical tips. A must for anyone serious about teaching children during these developmental stages.”
Ross Gage
Director of Swim Australia
“The AUSTSWIM books give expert advice to keep all swimming teachers afloat! A thorough guide for multiple aspects of swimming and water safety.”
Bill Sweetenham
Four-time Australian Olympic swim team coach
“The definitive handbooks on teaching swimming in Australia. A must for all swimming professionals.”
Alan Thompson
President of World Swimming Coaches
Treasurer of Australian Swimming Coaches Teacher Association
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