by Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming an (Author)
This AUSTSWIM text provides guidelines for swimming instructors and parents of infants and toddlers. Aquatic education experts describe children's motor, cognitive and emotional development during six stages from newborn to preschool. Instructors are coached on how to structure lessons and activities based on the stages of development. The text also addresses controversial issues concerning water safety and submersion of infants and toddlers, as well as the role that adults play in early aquatic experiences.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Edition: Revised
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 01 Apr 2000
ISBN 10: 0736032509
ISBN 13: 9780736032506
AUSTSWIM is the Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety and is the recognized authority for the training of swimming and water safety teachers throughout Australia. Its mission is to provide leadership in the design, development, marketing, and delivery of comprehensive, high-quality courses, programs, and resources for the teaching of swimming and water safety. Since its formation 20 years ago, more than 80,000 candidates have successfully completed the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Certificate. AUSTSWIM has a branch located in each state of Australia.
Christine Ure, PhD, has an outstanding reputation in academic circles in the field of early childhood development and is recognized for her work on assessing young children's development and the teaching methods best suited to this young age group. Ure serves as the primary editor and author of Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics.
John Kilpatrick, PhD, is the national executive director of AUSTSWIM. Recognized internationally for his expertise in swimming and water safety education, he lectures frequently and has produced many publications on the topic. Kilpatrick is a former professor and head of the School of Human Movement at Deakin University.
Contributing authors of Teaching Infant and Preschool Aquatics include Christine Ure, Judy Cesari, Ross Gage, Meredith King, Jenni Maclean, and Julie Zancanaro.