123Tuesday, March 27, 2001
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
AAALF/Aquatic Council
New Waves in Aquatics
As the Aquatic industry has diversified, it has been difficult to stay abreast of all aspects of aquatic safety. This presentation will cover the use of Oxygen and AED in an aquatic environment. In addition, swim coaches requirements have changed as have aquatic therapy and equipment for pool use has proliferated. Safety procedures, new guidelines and safety requirements will be presented.
Keyword(s): adapted physical activity, interdisciplinary, legal issues
Presider: Rosie Barretta, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Speakers:
Aquatic Therapy Certification Program for the Professional
Ruth Sova, Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, Chassell, MI
Cross-Curricular Aquatic Therapy Certification Program in the University Setting
Paula Briggs, West Virginia University School of Medicine, WV and Ann Wiser, University of North Carolina--Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Lifeguarding Technique Research
Alex Le Clerc, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
New Olympic Diving Development Program
John Wingfield, United States Diving Association, Indianapolis, IN
New YMCA Aquatic Programs
Laura Slane, National YMCA, Chicago, IL
Use of Automated External Defribulator on the Pool Deck
Shelly Kieffer, Kieffer Aquatics
Use of O2 Resuscitation Techniques and Certification
Tom Davis, Divers Alert NETWORK

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