Education in Aquatics 5

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: AQTC71000
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 26
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 26
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Aquatics 3 and 4.Full swimming teaching training award completed.

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to prepare students to programme, design, plan, adapt and deliver/lead programmes in the aquatic sector of the leisure industry to a variety of ability groups, while meeting group and individual needs. Students will enhance their own development and that of the participants they teach from the community.  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Practical/Workshop2 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Create, plan, organise and deliver aqua fitness activities to a variety of ability groups and show an ability to cater for individual needs.
2Demonstrate an ability to reflect objectively on performance in a movement or teaching setting.
3Develop aquatic programmes to cater for the needs of individuals and groups including those of advanced aquatic ability.
4Describe the mechanical principles of water and how they effect the human body when immersed in water.
5Describe the physiological effects of exercise in water and the principles of training as applied to aqua fitness and aquatic activities.


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
Leisure skills (Aquatics) practical : The Aqua fitness teaching element operates through a variety of teaching methods including whole part whole, part/whole and "add on" technique teaching strategy. Initially it is covered through master class sessions. This is followed by students teaching groups from the community. The work includes experiential learning through teaching and participating, designing programmes to meet group and individual needs,peer observation, review and reflective practice. Core text were identified to meet the requirements of the learning outcomes of the course.
Leisure Skills (Aquatics) Theory:The theoretical knowledge underpinning the competence and skills requirement of an aquatic teacher for a variety of aquatic programmes 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.


 
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Content Detail
Aqua fitness: Theory and PracticeAqua fitness: Theory and Practice
Practical teaching, reflection and review
Aqua fitness
Shallow water, intermediate and deep water activities
Jogging in deep water
Circuits
Aqua intervals
Aqua kickboxing
Swimming for fitness
Development through aquatics
Teaching and learning, Taxonomy of learning,Teaching skills and methods, learning styles and application of teaching styles to need.
Pedagogy and andragogy, Adult learning principles
Theories of learning
Skills of an aqua fitness instructor
Organisation, communication, motivation & adherence
Structure /components of aqua fitness sessions & content
Information gathering, screening and informed consent
Planning individual sessions
Aqua fitness equipment and its role
Water based terms and definitions
Mechanical principles relating to floatation, resistance, propulsion, rotation, buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure
Effect of temperature and depth
How the properties effect the body and movement in water
Water skills, practices and techniques
Methods of enhancing the effectiveness of using water, adaptations and progressions
Advantages of aquatic exercise
Application of F.I.T.T
Principles of training as they apply to aqua fitness
Factors affecting warm up, MSE, main activity, cool down
Music & choreography
Professionalism, code of practice/ ethics/national standards and guidelines
Safe working environment
Sports equity
Physiological changes as a result of exercise
Ending a session, evaluation of personal effectiveness, giving/gaining feedback
Recording information
Health and safety/ safety concerns
Aqua fitness: Theory and PracticeCustomer service
Anatomy and physiology as applied to aquatic activity- mechanics of breathing, skeletal system, joints, muscle groups, energy systems
Promoting activity for health
Specialist groups and conditions/injuries relevant to aquatic activity
Pre and post natal
Senior participants
Contra/exercises





Aquatic Programme ManagementAquatic programme management:
LTAD for aquatics
Elite programming & swim training principles - Macro & Micro planning in swimming, application of energy systems to the generation of training sets and sessions for elite training.
Programming of aquatics for the community
Facility management - energy, sustainability and maintenance
Programming for maximising pool usage and uptake of aquatics


 
Assessment Strategies show detail >>
   
Assessment Strategies
The assessment of this module is 50% continuous assessment and 50% final exam.


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
3Continuous AssessmentAssignment - Out of Class10
1, 2Continuous AssessmentPracticalPractical and file40
1, 2, 3, 4, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam50


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential1873757018Teaching Aquafit Handbook
Harrison
University of Sunderland		19932-
Essential0736068082Fantastic Water Workouts
Marybeth pappas Baun
Human Kinetics		20082-
Recommended0873227263Water Exercise - 78 exercises for fitness
White
Human Kinetics		19951-
Recommended0873229711Aquatics Therapy programming
Koury
Human Kinetics		19961-
Recommended0736031804Swimming fastest
Maglische E
Human Kinetics		20032-
Recommended9781849050821Building happiness, resilience and motivation in adolescents
Mac Conville and Rae
Kingsley		20121-
Recommended0415411318Introduction to Sports Coaching
Jones, Hughes, Kingston
Routledge		20081-
Recommended0546789212Swimming Organisation
Dixon
Human Kinetics		20041-
Recommended0029884567Speedo Water Fitness
Sanders
Speed Int.		19931-
Essential0679745548The Complete Water Power Workout Book
Huey L & Forster R
Random House		19931-
None1234567890None
None
None		1900-
None1234567890None
None
None		1900-
None1234567890None
None
None		1900-


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