Baby and Family Swimming Instructor Course (3cr)

Objective

Students will gain the skill required to systematically and safely instruct Finnish baby swimming. They will understand the main features of the overall development of a baby and will know the basics of novice swimming, how water affects the human baby and its movement.

Content

Basics of baby and family swimming
How a baby develops
Health requirements
Games for baby and family swimming
Finding your own instruction style
Practical arrangements for baby swimming
Infants with special needs in baby swimming
The theory and practice of resuscitation

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To be announced

Further information

Edeltävyysehtona on uimaopettajatutkinnon hyväksytysti suorittaminen (todistus). Opetusta ja harjoittelua myös viikonloppuisin. T&K- opintoina 1 op.