UCL - Aquatics and safety issues

[KINE1026]

[7.5h + 30h] 2 credits

Teacher(s):

Language: French

Level: First

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

At the end of the course, the successful student will have acquired new skills with respect to aquatics related to movement therapy and rehabilitation. The competencies developped in BAC11 will be extended and adapted to the needs of persons with a handicap (motor, sensory or intellectual). The student will possess elementary knowledge about security issues in the field of aquatics.

Main themes

Course content:
- development of advanced skills and swimming techniques
- adaptations to populations with special needs
- safety issues in aquatics

Content and teaching methods

To include/understand the specific adaptations imposed by a handicap through the exercise of various styles of stroke and displacement in the aquatic environment. Approach the techniques of rescue to ensure the safety in aquatic environment.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Pre-requisite Basic psychomotor skills
Evaluation Written or oral examination, continuous evaluation
Support Syllabus or reference books
Supervision Titular professor, technical advisors and/or assistants, possibly aided by student assistants
Others