Download or read book Teaching Swimming Fundamentals written by YMCA of the USA. and published by Y M C A of the U. S. A.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created by aquatic experts and field-tested at YMCAs across the nation, YMCA Swim Lessons stresses a developmental approach that's based on current research in child development, pedagogy, motor learning, and motor control. It involves students actively in the learning process, guiding each child through a process of individual exploration that's conducted in a student-centered, caring atmosphere. Teaching Swimming Fundamentals outlines your responsibilities as a swim instructor and provides the basic knowledge you need to teach aquatics. It helps you understand how children learn, then gives you step-by-step instructions to help you put this knowledge to use.