AQUA-TOTS Levels 1-2 Flashcards

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What is the most dangerous part of levels 1 and 2?

The child entering the water

What is the focus of level 1?

Water adjustment

What is the focus of level 2?

Safe boundaries

What stimuli make an infant close their epiglottis in level 1 and level 2? Level 1: . Level 2: .

Level 1: watering can on face, blow on face, water on cheek, falling sensation. Level 2: falling sensation Signup and view all the answers

What cue do we tell parents to give before their infant/toddler submerges?

1.. 2.. 3.. go! as well as a physical lift/lower Signup and view all the answers

What toys, props, or activities can be used at the wall to encourage the infant/toddler to hold the wall?

The fish and a kickboard Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 phases of the back float progression and what is the phase that should be the primary goal?

<ol> <li>over shoulder/cheek to cheek/armpit hold 2. same as 1 but 2 fingers under chin to hold face back 3. at chest, hands below head, fingers under chin 4. hands below head and on forehead 5. same as 4 but extend child from chest</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What do we do on the mats and what skills are being practiced?

Songs such as ring around the otter. 1. balance 2. core control 3. entry practice Signup and view all the answers

What do color codes mean? Black, red, green, blue?

Black - required, Red - beginner, Blue - intermediate, Green - advanced Signup and view all the answers

Can a student be advanced at one skill and a beginner at another?

True Signup and view all the answers

How many submersions do we begin with in levels 1 and 2?

3-6 Signup and view all the answers

How do we determine a safe maximum number of submersions in levels 1 and 2 after infants/toddlers begin to show breath control?

Carefully watch recovery. If inconsistent breath control, discontinue submersions for the day. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing an instructor should do when all parents and infants/toddlers are in the water?

<ol> <li>ask name 2. songs 3. highway talk</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'happy out' for the parent/toddler classes?

'We all came to swim today' song Signup and view all the answers

What options are there if an infant/toddler doesn't like the noodle boat?

Continue over the shoulder Signup and view all the answers

During the bridge song, how many times do we hope parents will go under the bridge?

Three times Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate position for the infant/toddlers hands and feet when they monkey walk?

Hands and belly on wall, feet facing straight down Signup and view all the answers

Though it's called a wall hold, it really is a wall hang. What does that mean and why is it important?

They are hanging to feel the sensations of buoyancy and the water lifting them up Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of turning to grab the wall?

So they know it's a safe place to rest and get air Signup and view all the answers

When exiting the pool at the wall, what do we tell the infants/toddlers to do?

Elbow elbow, belly belly, knee knee Signup and view all the answers

What minimum age must a child be and what skills must they do in order to graduate to level 3?

2 years old - mastery of comfort with submergence, skills learned, and boundaries Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Safety and Focus in Levels 1-2

Most dangerous aspect: child entering the water.
Level 1 focuses on water adjustment to enhance comfort.
Level 2 emphasizes understanding safe boundaries in the water.

Stimuli and Preparation

Key stimuli for infants in Level 1 include: watering can, blowing on the face, water on the cheek, and falling sensation; in Level 2, only the falling sensation triggers epiglottis closure.
Parents are instructed to use the cue "1.. 2.. 3.. go!" with a physical lift/lower before submerging infants/toddlers.

Activities and Materials

Toys like fish and kickboards are used to encourage infants/toddlers to hold the wall.
Mats are utilized for balance, core control, and entry practice, incorporating songs like "Ring Around the Otter".

Skill Progression and Submersions

Back float progression consists of five phases, with the goal of maintaining the child’s face above water.
Initial submersions in Levels 1 and 2 should start with 3-6 repetitions, monitoring breath control for safety.

Class Structure and Engagement

Instructors start classes by asking names and engaging parents and toddlers in songs and "highway talk".
The "happy out" song for parent/toddler classes is titled "We All Came to Swim Today".

Responses to Challenges

If an infant/toddler dislikes the noodle boat, the instructor can switch to carry over the shoulder.
During the "bridge song", the expectation is for parents to go under the bridge three times.

Proper Technique and Safety Awareness

Hands and feet positions for monkey walking include hands and belly on the wall with feet facing straight down.
Wall hold mechanics require toddlers to hang to experience buoyancy and water support.
Purpose of turning to grab the wall is to identify it as a safe resting spot.

Exit Procedures and Graduation Criteria

To exit the pool, instruct toddlers to follow "elbow elbow, belly belly, knee knee".
Minimum age for graduation to Level 3 is 2 years, with required mastery in submerging, skills, and boundary understanding.

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