Overview:
Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics provides important guidelines for introducing infants and toddlers to water safely and effectively. The book also coaches readers how to structure lessons and activities based on the stages of student development.
With this easy-to-use manual, you will learn:
• effective ways to familiarise children with water
• important infant health and water safety considerations
• the role of teachers and parents in early aquatic experiences
• how to encourage a child’s natural curiosity and playfulness to develop important aquatic skills. |
Contents:- Chapter 1. Philosophy of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
- Chapter 2. Infant Health and Safety
- Chapter 3. Development
- Chapter 4. Principles of Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships
- Chapter 5. Methods of Water Familiarisation
- Chapter 6. Programming
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Reviews:
An excellent publication for those teaching water familiarisation 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 GageDirector 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 SweetenhamNational Performance Director, GB Swimming
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About the Author:
AUSTSWIM is the Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety and is the recognised authority for the training of swimming and water safety teachers throughout Australia.
Christine Ure, PhD, has an outstanding reputation in academic circles in the field of early childhood development and is recognised for her work on assessing young children’s development and the teaching methods best suited to this young age group.
John Kilpatrick, PhD, is the national executive director of AUSTSWIM. Recognised internationally for his expertise in swimming and water safety education, he lectures frequently and has produced many publications on the topic
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