Waterworks for Everyone: Foolproof Lessons that Work
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Waterworks for Everyone: Foolproof Lessons that Work


Debra D'Acquisto
Adjunct Professor, Dept. PEHLS
Central washington University

An extensive course outline was presented in a two hour session.


I. Properties of water
• Resistance
• Buoyancy
• Temperature

II. Principles of Water - SWEAT
• Surface Area and Speed
• Working Positions
• Enlarge
• Around the Body
• Traveling

III. Class Design
• Linear Drills
• Pyramid Building
• Time and Space sequences
• Games
• Recall and Repetition
• Simple/Complex
• Physical Fitness components
•• Cardiorespiratory training
•• Muscular strength
•• Flexibility
•• Body Composition

IV. Cueing
• Verbal/Visual
• On deck/In water

V. Instructor Role
•Teaching Methodology
• Creativity
• Adaptability/Motivation

VI. Techniques
• ROM
• Use of Properties of Water
• Use of Principles of Water
• Form and Alignment

VII. Tools

VIII. Practical Applications
• Class designs provided


ROUND WHEELS AND SQUARE HOLES - DEEP WATER
A 45 min. session.

WALL TO LANE DRILLS
A 45 min. session.

SUPER SET COMBOS - SHALLOW WATER
A 45 - 60 min. session

SHALLOW TO DEEP WATER LOCOMOTION
A 30 min. minimum session.
A highly individualized workout in duration, bouyancy equipment needs and objectives so that even the warm-up is dependent on participant needs.

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