Infant and preschool aquatic education courses are specially designed to assist infants, young kid and parents in becoming familiar with the water and developing trus in the water through participation in a range of safe and enjoyable aquatic programs.
Fun swimming lessons may lead to the development of basic swimming technique and water safety skills through play, exploration and encouragement. The expectations of the program and the teaching ways used are suitable for the stages of development and are designed to reflect the physical, social emotional and intellectual abilities of babies and preschool kids.
Teachers play an critical role in forming the lifestyle of toddler and families under their attention. Educators who work with infants and very young toddlers are in a adantaged position, as they are usually the first contact that young toddlers and their parents have with educational services. In swimming class this privileged position carries with it a high level of trust and responsibility, as parents are placing their babies and very young toddlesr under the guidance of a swimming instructor in circumstances usually associated with a high level of risk.