Description
The Adapted Aquatics Instructor online course provides a strong foundation of knowledge for swim instructors who plan to work with individuals with disabilities in the water. Covering 20 disabilities, additional modules include information regarding legislation applicable to adapted aquatics, goal setting and planning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, working with unique populations, and guidelines for seizure management in the water.
Each module includes:
- One or more lectures by leading experts in the field of adapted aquatics
- A learning activity
- A downloadable lecture transcript
- An 8-question quiz
The format consists of:
- An overview of the disability
- Possible challenges to aquatic activity
- Safety precautions
- Best practices for adaptations when teaching
Depending on the module, there are also additional videos, downloads, and other resources.
Safety and risk management are emphasized throughout.
Quizzes after each module check knowledge and prepare the learner for the final 100-question exam that must be passed with 80% to complete the online course.
The Adapted Aquatics Instructor online course is a prerequisite for certified swim instructors who wish to obtain the Adapted Aquatics Instructor Credential by attending a practicum workshop to gain hands-on experience with individuals with disabilities in the water.
Estimated time to complete: 10-12 hours
Objectives
Outline:
- Introduction (20 minutes)
- Module 1 – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (30 minutes)
- Module 2 – Legislation, Assessment, Planning (1 hour)
- Module 3 – Physical Disabilities Part I (1 hour)
- Section I – Congenital limb reduction/deficiency and acquired amputees
- Section 2 – Spinal cord injury
- Section 3 – Multiple sclerosis
- Section 4 – Arthritis
- Module 3 – Physical Disabilities Part II ( 1 hour, 10 minutes)
- Section 1 - Spina bifida
- Section 2 - Dwarfism
- Module 3 – Physical Disabilities Part III (1 hour, 10 minutes)
- Section 1 - Cerebral palsy
- Section 2 - Muscular dystrophy
- Module 4 – Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities (1 hour, 30 minutes)
- Section 1 – Intellectual disability
- Section 2 – Down syndrome
- Section 3 – Fragile X
- Section 4 – Autism
- Section 5 – Using social stories and picture schedules
- Module 5 – Learning Disabilities (LD) and Hyperactivity (ADHD) (45 minutes)
- Module 6 – Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke (30 minutes)
- Module 7 – Sensory Disabilities (45 minutes)
- Section 1 - Deaf or hard of hearing
- Section 2 - Visual impairment
- Section 3 – DeafBlind
- Module 8 – Unique Populations (1 hour)
- Section 1 Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities
- Section 2 Adult and elder swimmers with disabilities
- Section 3 Veterans and first responders with disabilities
- Section 4 – Fearful swimmers with disabilities
- Module 9 – Best Practices for Management of Seizures (15 minutes)
- Exam (1 hour, 30 minutes)
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate SAI Online Learning Record of Completion
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While the information and recommendations contained in the SAI eLearning courses have been compiled from sources believed to be reliable, the Starfish Aquatics Institute LLC (hereafter SAI) makes no guarantee as to, and assumes no responsibility for, the correctness, sufficiency, or completeness of such information or recommendations. Other or additional safety measures may be required under particular circumstances.
Links made from within SAI eLearning courses to another domain on the Web shall not represent an endorsement by SAI, or by its owners, board of advisors, program advisory committees, divisions, or staff.
Courses are copyrighted by the Starfish Aquatics Institute LLC and all rights are reserved.
Questions and comments may be directed by e-mail to info@sai-intl.org.
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