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Adapted Aquatics Adapted Aquatics is a program designed for children
and adults with neurological, developmental and cognitive challenges.
This program is a great introduction to the water and its benefits.
Participants are introduced to the water gradually through instructor
assisted open swim and then transitioned into instructor led
activities in a quiet setting that will enable them to focus. Our pool
will be heated consistently to 83-85 degrees.During this 25-minute
block of time, individuals can enter the water with a family member,
or alone, at their own pace. Professional lifeguards will maintain
vigilance during the program and multiple Swim Instructors will be in
the water the entire time to assist with open swim and teach lessons.
If a lesson is not appropriate or wanted at the time, the individual
can choose to move/exercise in the water as they please.Please note
our Aquatic Staff are skilled in aquatic instruction but are not
therapists. Aquatic staff will solicit input from parents and other
family members that could aid in the learning process and allow our
staff to efficiently and effectively tailor the lesson to each
individual's needs.Goals of the Adapted Aquatics program
include:Providing opportunities for continued social interaction with
family, friends and instructorsProviding individuals with and aquatic
environment with unique physical properties which can enhance motor
learning for people with disabilitiesBuilding strength, increasing
cardiovascular endurance and improving motor skillsProviding a sense
of freedom to individuals who require physical assistance through
water therapy, while encouraging them to engage in physical
challengesFor safety purposes, we ask that individuals who are known
to have seizures wear a red bathing cap. All persons who are
incontinent or not toilet trained must be in swim diapers before
entering the pool.
Class Type
a3. Adapted Aquatics
Skills
AT-A
AT-B
YL-1
YL-2
YL-3
YL-4
YL-5
YL-ADV
YL-PRE SWIM
YL-SCUBA
YL-JRLG
AT-C
Z-Adult Beginner/Intermediate
Z-Adult Advanced
YL-CIT
z-Water Polo
Location
Indoor Pool Lane 2 (left side) at Albany Aquatic Center
Instructor
Swim Lessons Staff
culture
389
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