Aquatics Approaches for Children with Special Needs

Abstract

Children with special needs enjoy and success the aquatic-based exercise and play skills in a pool as an al- ternative to land-based exercise in a gym. The purpose of this presentation is to deliver basic practical strate- gies and tips for developing aquatic skills, adjustment to water and rotations, which are phases of the Halli- wick Method, for children with mental challenges. Pro- gram Objectives are; (a) to explain basic principles of teaching approaches in aquatics, (b) to practice some aquatic drills (from Halliwick Method), and (c) to deliver tips for applying aquatic drills in children with special needs. In addition, some play skills will be practiced as one on one training during a group session in swimming pool.

Children with special needs enjoy and success the aquatic-based exercise and play skills in a pool as an al- ternative to land-based exercise in a gym. The purpose of this presentation is to deliver basic practical strate- gies and tips for developing aquatic skills, adjustment to water and rotations, which are phases of the Halli- wick Method, for children with mental challenges. Pro- gram Objectives are; (a) to explain basic principles of teaching approaches in aquatics, (b) to practice some aquatic drills (from Halliwick Method), and (c) to deliver tips for applying aquatic drills in children with special needs. In addition, some play skills will be practiced as one on one training during a group session in swimming pool.