Education in Aquatics 3

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: AQTC61003
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 60
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 30
Effective Term: 2015/16 Indep. Study Hours: 10
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  ASA/UKCC/IWS/Swim Ireland Aquatic Teachers certificate (level 1) & National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches standards /equivalent. Aquatics 1 and 2

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to assist the learners in their development as leaders, organisers, lifeguards and teachers of aquatic activities. It will prepare students for the ASA/UKCC/IWS/Swim Ireland level 2 aquatic teachers certificate and National Pool Lifeguard Award.
This module is designed 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. This second stage looks at building the capacity of the learners to plan an adventure activity day with skilled providers or leaders who will deliver the programme.
  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Practical/Workshop3 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Demonstrate teaching skills and styles appropriate to a variety of ability groups and individual needs.
2Explain the principles of lifeguarding, swimming pool supervision and aquatic development, along with techniques associated with dives , starts and turns.
3Demonstrate skills/techniques and endurance as a foundation towards the National Pool Lifeguard qualification.
4Plan and deliver a basic adventure activities programme for their peers.
5Plan and execute review sessions for adventure activities using active reviewing techniques.


 
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Learning Strategies
Leisure skills (Aquatics) practical : <br>The aquatic teaching element operates through a whole part whole, part/whole and a range of teaching styles. The students gain experience teaching aquatics skills and strokes to a variety of ability groups from the community.The stroke development/ lifeguarding element will further develop students technique and endurance. This is followed by the development of skills applied to the principles of lifeguarding. Students will partake in an outdoor education option. Core texts were identified to meet the requirements of the learning outcomes of the course<br><br>
Leisure Skills (Aquatic) Theory:The theoretical knowledge underpinning the competence and skills requirement of professional lifeguards and aquatic teachers are taught through theory classes that refer continuously to elements covered in practical classes.Teaching the subject in this manner i.e through both theoretical classes and practical enable reflective practice and reinforcement of learning<br> <br>


 
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Content Detail
Aquatics Aquatics:
Swimming endurance development,
Lifesaving skills, techniques and aqua fitness
Land based rescues
Non contact rescues
Contact rescues
Spinal injuries in water
Practices leading to the plunge dive
Racing starts and turns.
Water polo
Synchronised swimming
Minimising resistance and maximising propulsion, stroke length and stroke rate
Aquatic activities for teamwork and creativity


Aquatic Theory Aquatic Theory:
LTAD in aquatics
Aquatic development continuum
Development through aquatics
Teaching and learning, Teaching styles, factors influencing learning, domains of learning,feedback
Health and Safety, Risk assessment, NOP and EAP, hazards
Principles of lifeguarding and swimming pool supervision
Supervising equipment and specialist activities and provision
Post traumatic stress disorder
Casualty rescue, intervention and casualty care
Spinal injuries
Contact rescues
Non contact rescues
Role of the lifeguard



Practical Teaching Practical Teaching:
Practical & theory of aquatic teaching & coaching
Development through aquatics
Session Planning and reflection
Analysis of own/peer teaching
Practical application of teaching methods and styles appropriate to group and individual needs
Feedback
Faults, causes and corrections
Application of play with a purpose to suit needs
Fundamentals/mechanical principles
Outdoor Education minor Outdoor Education:
Navigation
Camp craft
Plan & review adventure activities


 
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Assessment Strategies
The assessment of this module is 50% continuous assessment and 50% final exam. The following elements are assessed:
Assessment of practical aquatic teaching practice and aquatic participation.
Outdoor education assessment


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 3Continuous AssessmentPractical TeachingPractical teaching & Participation / Attendance (minimum 80% attendance/participation requirement for the module)40
4, 5Continuous AssessmentReflective JournalOutdoor Education10
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam50


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential0900052481Swimming Teaching & Coaching Level Two
Hogarth
ASA		19981-
Essential9781905008476The Lifeguard Manual
RLSS
RLSS		20124-
Recommended0900052491National Plan for Teaching Swimming
ASA
ASA		20072-
Recommended0951998811The Competent Swimmer - An illustrated guide to teaching further practices
Eakin
Eakin		19941view
Recommended1397807136Swimming games and activities
Noble & Cregeen
A & C Black publishers Ltd		20042-
Recommended0156749235Pathway for aquatic development in Ireland
Swim Ireland
Swim Ireland		20071-
Recommended0736031804Swimming Fastest
Maglischo
Human Kinetics		20032view
Recommended1379807432Total Immersion
Laughlin & Delves
Simon & Schuster		20042-
Recommended0717626865Managing Health & Safety in swimming pools
HSE
HSE		20031view
Recommended1900738708Water slides - a code of practice for their safe operation
ISRM
ISRM		20031-
Recommended1900738600Diving & jumping in swimming pools
ISRM
ISRM		20031-
Recommended0951505440The use of play equipment and water features
ISRM
ISRM		20031-
Recommended0951505440Risk assessment guidance for child admission policies
ISRM
ISRM		20031-
Recommended9781849050821Building happiness, resilience and motivation in adolescents
Mac Conville and Rae
Kingsley		20121-
Recommended1367983836Synchronised swimming
Gray
ASA		20041-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
Websitewww.swimireland.ie
Websitewww.britishswimming.ie
JournalSwimming Times Journal
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