332 Collaboration: Making a Difference Through Aquatics in Minority Communities

Thursday, April 25, 2013: 10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Convention Center: 212AB
AAPAR/Council for Aquatic Professionals
Speakers: Angela Beale, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY; Shaun Anderson, Norfolk State University/United States Swimming, Norfolk, VA; Srecko Mavrek, New York City Dept. of Education, New York City, NY; Dawn M. Norwood, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL; Margarita Fernandez- Vivo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, FL; and Rose-May Delva-Frazier, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
The goal of this unique panel discussion is to: 1) share valuable initiatives and strategies going on across the country to promote aquatic physical activity and health in minority communities 2) discuss practical strategies used to develop community based initiatives focused on aquatics, and 3) help participants gain ideas for creating innovative aquatic physical activity programs in their own communities.