Adapted Aquatics Programming

Preface Acknowledgments Part I. Foundations of Adapted Aquatics Chapter 1. Introduction to Adapted Aquatics Evolution of Adapted Aquatics Legislation for Individuals With Disabilities Benefits of Aquatics Participation Applications of Aquatics Participation Summary Chapter 1 Review Chapter 2. Models of Collaboration in Adapted Aquatics Models for Adapted Aquatics Medical-Therapeutic Model Educational Model Recreation Model Transdisciplinary Model Summary Chapter 2 Review Chapter 3. Inclusion and the Least-Restrictive Environment Placement, Inclusion, and the LRE Continuum of Placements Prerequisites to Successful Inclusion Developing and Maintaining Successful Inclusion Groups Using Activities to Facilitate Inclusion Summary Chapter 3 Review Chapter 4. Individualized Instructional Planning Planning for Assessment Developing the IEP or IAPP Implementing the IEP or IAPP Summary Chapter 4 Review Chapter 5. Program and Organization Development Organizational Foundations Communications and Promotion Financial Development Facilities Acquisition Risk Management Program Development and Evaluation Human Resource Management Summary Chapter 5 Review Chapter 6. Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies Facilities Equipment and Supplies Summary Chapter 6 Review Part II. Facilitating Instruction Chapter 7. Prerequisites to Safe, Successful, and Rewarding Programs Essential Communication Skills Transferring Techniques Participant Care and Safety Hydrodynamics Positioning and Supporting Participants Summary Chapter 7 Review Chapter 8. Instructional Strategies The Learning Process Teaching, Facilitating, and Guiding Participants Addressing Problem Behaviors Summary Chapter 8 Review Chapter 9. Specific Needs of Adapted Aquatics Participants Definitions of Common Disabilities in Adapted Aquatics Commonly Seen Attributes of Learners in Adapted Aquatics Atlantoaxial Instability Attention Deficit Auditory Perception Disorder Autonomic Dysreflexia or Hyperreflexia Balance Disorder Brittle Bones Cardiovascular Disorder Circulatory Disorder Contractures and Limitations to Range of Motion Hearing Loss: Deafness and Hard of Hearing Hearing Loss: Deafblindness Head Control Difficulty High Muscle Tone Hyperactivity Interaction Difficulty Joint Dysfunction Kinesthetic System Disorder Memory and Understanding Difficulty Multisensory Loss Oral Motor Dysfunction Paralysis, Paresis, and Atrophy Posture Disorder Primitive Reflex Retention Proprioceptive Disorder Range of Motion Dysfunction Receptive or Expressive Language Disorder Respiratory Disorder Seizure Disorder Tactile System Disorder Temperature Regulation Disorder Vestibular System Disorder Visual Impairment Visual Perception Disorder Summary Chapter 9 Review Chapter 10. Aquatic Fitness and Rehabilitation Health-Related Physical Fitness and Aquatic Exercise Physical Conditions and Tips for Aquatic Rehabilitation Summary Chapter 10 Review Part III. Program Enhancement Chapter 11. Adapted Aquatics Program Selection Program Environments Program Purpose Types of Participation Nationally Sponsored Adapted Aquatics Programs Summary Chapter 11 Review Chapter 12. Competitive and Recreational Activities Effect of Legislation on Aquatics Participation Competitive Swimming for Individuals With Disabilities Equitable Competition and Classification Coaching Swimmers With Disabilities Recreational Aquatic Activities Summary Chapter 12 Review Appendix A Adapted Aquatics Position Paper of the Aquatic Council: AAALF and AAHPERD Appendix B Assessment Forms Appendix C Games and Activities for Various Age Groups Appendix D Information-Gathering Forms Appendix E Adapted Aquatics Program Resources Appendix F AAPAR Levels of Adapted Aquatics Credentials Glossary References Index About the Authors