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What is the most dangerous part of levels 1 and 2?
What is the most dangerous part of levels 1 and 2?
The child entering the water
What is the focus of level 1?
What is the focus of level 1?
Water adjustment
What is the focus of level 2?
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: __________.
What stimuli make an infant close their epiglottis in level 1 and level 2? Level 1: __________. Level 2: __________.
What cue do we tell parents to give before their infant/toddler submerges?
What cue do we tell parents to give before their infant/toddler submerges?
What toys, props, or activities can be used at the wall to encourage the infant/toddler to hold the wall?
What toys, props, or activities can be used at the wall to encourage the infant/toddler to hold the wall?
What are the 5 phases of the back float progression and what is the phase that should be the primary goal?
What are the 5 phases of the back float progression and what is the phase that should be the primary goal?
What do we do on the mats and what skills are being practiced?
What do we do on the mats and what skills are being practiced?
What do color codes mean? Black, red, green, blue?
What do color codes mean? Black, red, green, blue?
Can a student be advanced at one skill and a beginner at another?
Can a student be advanced at one skill and a beginner at another?
How many submersions do we begin with in levels 1 and 2?
How many submersions do we begin with in levels 1 and 2?
How do we determine a safe maximum number of submersions in levels 1 and 2 after infants/toddlers begin to show breath control?
How do we determine a safe maximum number of submersions in levels 1 and 2 after infants/toddlers begin to show breath control?
What is the first thing an instructor should do when all parents and infants/toddlers are in the water?
What is the first thing an instructor should do when all parents and infants/toddlers are in the water?
What is the 'happy out' for the parent/toddler classes?
What is the 'happy out' for the parent/toddler classes?
What options are there if an infant/toddler doesn't like the noodle boat?
What options are there if an infant/toddler doesn't like the noodle boat?
During the bridge song, how many times do we hope parents will go under the bridge?
During the bridge song, how many times do we hope parents will go under the bridge?
What is the appropriate position for the infant/toddlers hands and feet when they monkey walk?
What is the appropriate position for the infant/toddlers hands and feet when they monkey walk?
Though it's called a wall hold, it really is a wall hang. What does that mean and why is it important?
Though it's called a wall hold, it really is a wall hang. What does that mean and why is it important?
What is the purpose of turning to grab the wall?
What is the purpose of turning to grab the wall?
When exiting the pool at the wall, what do we tell the infants/toddlers to do?
When exiting the pool at the wall, what do we tell the infants/toddlers to do?
What minimum age must a child be and what skills must they do in order to graduate to level 3?
What minimum age must a child be and what skills must they do in order to graduate to level 3?
Flashcards
Most dangerous aspect in Levels 1-2
Most dangerous aspect in Levels 1-2
Child entering the water; Level 1 focuses on water adjustment to increase comfort.
Level 2 primary focus
Level 2 primary focus
Emphasizes understanding safe boundaries in the water.
Level 1 key stimuli for infants
Level 1 key stimuli for infants
Watering can, blowing on the face, water on the cheek, and falling sensation.
Level 2 specific stimuli
Level 2 specific stimuli
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Pre-submersion cue
Pre-submersion cue
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Purpose of toys like fish and kickboards
Purpose of toys like fish and kickboards
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Mats are utilized for
Mats are utilized for
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Back float progression goal
Back float progression goal
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Initial submersion repetitions
Initial submersion repetitions
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How instructors start classes
How instructors start classes
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"Happy out" song title
"Happy out" song title
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Solution for infant/toddler dislike of noodle boat
Solution for infant/toddler dislike of noodle boat
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During the 'bridge song' the expectation is
During the 'bridge song' the expectation is
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Monkey walking hand/feet positions
Monkey walking hand/feet positions
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Purpose of wall hold mechanics
Purpose of wall hold mechanics
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Purpose of turning to grab the wall
Purpose of turning to grab the wall
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Instructions to exit the pool
Instructions to exit the pool
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Minimum age for Level 3 graduation
Minimum age for Level 3 graduation
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Level 3 graduation criteria
Level 3 graduation criteria
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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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