Aquatics - Class Slides

Question 1

Benefits of aquatic environments?

Answer 1

• fun and enjoyment
• x-training
• liberates the body
• enhances function and well-being
• allows playfulness and exhilaration that are often elusive on land

Question 2

What particular syndromes do you have to watch out for in the pool?

Answer 2

Lennox Gastaut and Dravet = syndromes that have seizures

Question 3

Two big physical benefits of aquatic exercise?

Answer 3

1. Hydrodynamic properties enhance: safety and function, enjoyment, comfort and relaxation, and fitness
2. Immersion transfers heat to the body

Question 4

What temperature of water is important for MS and Pregnancy?

Answer 4

cooler temp around 28 degrees

Question 5

Water temperature and benefits:
33-35.6 degrees =
28-31 degrees =
28-29 degrees =

Answer 5

relieves pain, increases ROM

arthritis and fibromyalgia relief

prevents arrhythmias

Question 6

Cognitive and Intellectual benefits of aquatherapy?

Answer 6

• motivates via stimulating environment
• reduced depression and anxiety
• improved cognition in people with fibromyalgia
• improved swimming skills and ability to perform multiple steps in kids with autism

Question 7

Psychosocial benefits?

Answer 7

• create opportunity to socialize
• easier movement = sense of independence and control
• creates opportunity for success
• improves body image and self-esteem
• enhances sense of meaning and purpose
• - enhance personal and social identities*

Question 8

What is a common aquatic apprehension?

Answer 8

concern for wearing swimsuit in public

Question 9

Instructor Training and Credentialing: Key factor to inclusion is the ______.

Answer 9

instructor

• knowledge
• beliefs
• attitudes

Question 10

Aquatic training opportunities in Canada?

Answer 10

• YMCA
• Canadian Red Cross
• BCRPA

Question 11

Ideas for pool entry and pool lifts that allow access for all?

Answer 11

• sloped entry
• gradually sloping stairs
• portable and permanent lift devices
• portable stairs
• aquatek platforms

Question 12

How can you make sure the surrounding environment is safe for all?

Answer 12

• accessible routes on deck space
• clear deck space next to lifts
• clear deck space near transfer walls
• go beyond the legal requirement
• proactively examine the environment

Question 13

3 factors to hydrodynamics?

Answer 13

1. Buoyancy
2. Movement of force, viscosity, and hydrostatic pressure
3. Eddy drag

Question 14

What is pool exercise particularly good for?

Answer 14

CORE! Teaches you how to maintain posture and how to rotate and change positions

Question 15

Contraindicating conditions?

Answer 15

• fever
• UTI
• open wound
• infectious disease that is transmittable through water or with casual contact

Question 16

How can you make pool exercise harder?

Answer 16

hydrodynamics