Education in Aquatics 1

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: AQTC61000
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 60
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 30
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 10
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is for students to improve their aquatic teaching skills while teaching small groups of participants from the community. Students will improve their aquatic and lifesaving strokes and skill. It will prepare students for an appropriate occupational first aid qualification. In outdoor education the aim is to assist the learners in their development as independent organisers of Adventure Activities in an Outdoor Education context and in particular, in the context of the physical education curriculum.

  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture1 Per Week
Practical/Workshop4 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Demonstrate lifesaving strokes and show a level of endurance consistent with the distance for completing the bronze medallion /equivalent.
2Demonstrate competence in aquatic teaching under supervision and describe the factors influencing learning.
3Reflect on their aquatic teaching experiences.
4Explain the principles and techniques of teaching aquatic activities.
5Demonstrate competent first aid care of a casualty in a sport and leisure environment in a simulated exercise.
6Plan and complete a basic training programme in adventure activities.


 
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Learning Strategies
Leisure skills (Aquatics) practical :<br> The aquatic teaching element initially operates through a whole part whole, part whole and guided discovery teaching strategy. Initially it is covered through master class sessions. This is followed by students teaching small groups aquatic skills and strokes. <br>The work includes experiential learning through participating and teaching groups from the community.<br>In addition students plan and reflect on aquatic sessions for the aforementioned teaching as well as completing a logbook. The stroke development/ lifesaving element will initially further develop students technique along with endurance and introduce lifesaving strokes. Students will complete theory and practical elements of first aid. <br><br>
Leisure Skills (Aquatics) Theory:<br>The theoretical knowledge underpinning the competence and skills requirement of an aquatic teacher are taught through theory classes that refer continuously to elements covered in practical classes.<br>Teaching the subject in this manner i.e through both theoretical classes and practical enable reflective practice and reinforcement of learning.<br><br>
Outdoor Education :<br>The Learners will experience a variety of Adventure Activities and will follow the guidelines of the LEAVE NO TRACE programme.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>


 
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Content Detail
AquaticsSwimming Stroke Development:
Front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke, sculling, butterfly, treading water, surface diving, diving and associated stroke laws.
Aquatic Play with a purpose and fundamentals
Basic water survival strategies and emergency procedures.
Swimming endurance development.
First aid

Aquatic Teaching: Theory and PracticeAquatic Teaching:
Aquatic teaching - practice and theory
Benefits and lifelong involvement
Education/teaching/coaching/structure
Health and Safety, risk assessment
Basic principles of skill analysis - body position, leg action, arm action, breathing and timing.
Aquatic techniques and skills
Basic teaching/coaching methods including play with a purpose, whole part whole, part whole, guided discovery, multi-stroke, multi- disciplined, single stroke, shallow and deep water.
Principles of teaching and coaching
Pool communication, organisation, motivational methods and feedback.
Acquisition of skill
Teaching and learning, learning cycle, domains of learning,learning styles, factors influencing learning
Fundamental principles
Aquatic teaching observation, reflective practice and review



Outdoor Education Outdoor Education:
LEAVE NO TRACE Outdoor Ethics workshop
Foundation skills in Hillwalking, Canoeing and Kayaking
The outdoor industry in Ireland


 
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Assessment Strategies
The assessment of this module is 100% CA.



 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3, 4Continuous AssessmentAssignment - In ClassIn/out of class assignment, participation / attendance - minimum practical attendance is 80%.65
6Continuous AssessmentReflective Journal25
5Continuous AssessmentAssignment - In Class10


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential0900052376Swimming Teaching & Coaching level 1
ASA
Swimming Times		19953view
Essential1905008139National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
RLSS
RLSS		20065-
Recommended0713670339Swimming games and activities
Noble & Cregeen
A & C Black publishers Ltd		20042view
Recommended0951998862The non- swimmer: from pre-swimming to deep water safe: a teachers guide
Eakin
A Eakins		20061-
Recommended0736000445Swimming fundamentals
YMCA
Human Kinetics		20031view


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitewww.swimireland.ie
Websitewww.britishswimming.ie
Websitewww.lifesavers.org.uk
JournalSwimming Times journal
Websitewww.iws.ie
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