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1 YEAREND AQUATICS REPORT By : Maureen Thielen , Aquatic Director. lill I . EDGEWOOD POOL SUMMARY A. Restructure of the swimming lesson program Major changes occurred in the swimming lesson program ii. the winter of 1984. The previous structure of the le�- sons involved one teacher per maximum of 12 students, t,,1 10 - 45 minute lessons, at the rate of $13. 00 per stti dent. The new format involves one instructor per maxima;.. of 6 - 8 students, for 10 - 35 minute lessons at $15 . (m j per student. This smaller class size allows for much more individualized attention for each student to which the general public is very receptive . The actual American Red Cross certified class offerin•j • basically remain the same, with the exception of the beginners level. The skill progression was further bro- ken down by adding a beginner III class to the previousli • existing beginner I and II levels (similar to Shoreview' current swimming program) . Because the beginners level is the most difficult stage of the swimming skills pro- gression , it was felt that an additional increment, ani therefore greater chance to experience success, would greatly benefit even the average learner. • Three new features of the current lesson program are th ' addition of the first day general information/free open swim pass sheet, the "report card" system, and lessen evaluation sheets; the last two of which are distributed on the tenth day of the lessons. The information sheet tells the parents a bit about the program and also give • the parent an opportunity to take their child to a free evening or weekend open swim. The "report card" system informs parents exactly what skills their child is able to perform correctly and what skills their child will need to practice . The instructor also indicates on thi'3 . form which level of the swimming lessons the child should next be enrolled in. And, the lesson evaluation sheet 'gives the parents the chance to comment on the total swimming program. (See appendix) . B. New pool programs Throughout the past year, several new aquatic program; have been successfully offered. These new program_ '.1 include: Adaptive aquatics (complete with volunteer aide • training and one-on-one instruction) , arthritic exercise , !' scuba diving lessons, evening water exercise , corporate fitness swims, semi-private lessons, adult advanced les- sons, and seasonal passes, which offer discounts for the frequent pool user ( see appendix) .