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Splash
 These
programs have a focus of body management and aquatic readiness.
This means that our Splash classes are not designed as traditional
"learn-to-swim" programs. A parent or grandparent
participates in the class with the child.
All activities are practiced
in shallow, warm water so that even grown-ups who are uncomfortable
in deep water can fully participate and enjoy the special
memories they are creating with their child.
The curriculum is a modified
version of our land-based Skills
Programs, which pair movement vocabulary
with movement concepts and actions. Offering this same
curriculum of fundamental
movements in both the gym and pool allows for a unique comparison
of task requirements by the child.
In addition to transferring
the land-based movements like jumping, throwing, balance,
and climbing to a liquid, the children also are introduced
to pre-beginning swimming movements as well. The learning
environment is also unique, in that the climbing equipment,
floating mats, balance beams, toys, and other play structures
become the primary focus and challenge for the children.
The water becomes a secondary
feature, or added bonus, to the play environment. The entire
experience translates into Family Fun for
everyone.
WVU students are involved
in the classes as helpers for the parents. The students are
from a variety of academic disciplines and are enrolled in
classes that provide specific training for the Splash classes.
The students provide the parents added dimensions of safety,
socialization, and assistance. At the same time, the WVU students
are gaining valuable clinical experience with children in
a community-based activity program.
- Ages: 10 - 23 months old
- Emphasis is on parent-child interaction
in an aquatic setting.
- Class focuses on water adjustment,
safety awareness, water play with toys, songs, and socialization
experiences.
- Parents and infants enjoy exercising
together!
- Ages: 2 - 3 years
- Toddlers learn basic aquatic readiness
skills through weekly concept themes in a fun, safe, age
appropriate setting.
- Emphasis is on parent-child interaction,
safety reminders, water play with toys and equipment, group
activities, songs, and socialization experiences.
- Ages: 3, 4, & 5 years
- Preschool children and parents learn
basic swimming skills and safety awareness within a fun
aquatic play environment.
- Educational aquatics include movement
instruction, weekly skill and concept themes, exploration
with play equipment, group activities, and songs.
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