3207 – Pediatric Specialty Certificate Program
Advanced / Pool Workshop / 3-Day Program
Friday, October 9
Classroom: 8:30-10:10 am
Pool: 10:10 am-1:15 pm
Lunch on own: 1:15-2:30 pm
Classroom: 2:30-4:00 pm
Saturday, October 10
Pool: 8:50-10:10 am
Classroom: 10:10-11:30 am
Sit-down Luncheon: 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Classroom: 1:45-2:50 pm
Pool: 2:50-4:10 pm
Classroom: 4:10-5:00 pm
Sunday, October 11
Classroom: 8:30-10:30 am
Pool: 10:30-11:45 am
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Pediatric
Specialty Certificate Program will discuss the aquatic developmental motor
learning of a child. This course will focus on unique treatment methods to
address sensory processing, motor skill development and developmental
progressions. The practitioner will learn specific aquatic techniques that are
instrumental in addressing issues involving balance, motor coordination,
spasticity, social integration, behavior and self-esteem. This group will
discuss and apply aquatic techniques and treatments to be used with a child
through dynamic pool labs. The practitioner will learn ways to integrate
parental involvement as well as target treatment goals by teaching with songs,
games, and fun.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
1) Determine how to progress aquatic motor learning skills.
2) Apply aquatic techniques to address muscle tone for functional
movement.
3) Incorporate primitive reflexes in the aquatic environment.
4) Coordinate breath control with reflexes and motor development.
5) Identify health conditions where precautions or special consideration should be taken for pediatric aquatic therapy.
6) Apply aquatic techniques used with pediatrics.
7) Examine how to select songs, games and fun stunts to apply to specific treatment goals.
FACULTY: Julia M. Fettig, CTRS, ATRIC, is
the founder/owner of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. and aquatictherapyinfo.com,
specializing in consulting, information and rehabilitation. She is a continuing
education presenter for the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, Inc. and
Motivations, Inc. The author and publisher of the "Bad Ragaz
Ring Method Visual Instructional Manual and Video," she also co-produced
the “PNF in The Pool” DVD. She is the recipient of the 2002 ATRI Tsunami Spirit
Award for her innovation, creativity and implementation of new ideas. Both
national and international audiences have received her workshops
enthusiastically.
FACULTY: Carolyn Sprehe,
BS, ATRIC, specializes
in water-based programs for people with developmental disabilities in her work
at ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness, a non-profit
organization that promotes health and fitness for people of all
abilities. She has a BS in Exercise Science from Northeast Missouri
State/Truman University, is ATRI certified and was a Special Olympics Swim
Coach. Carolyn received the 2003 Outstanding Recreation Provider Award
from the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis.