Para-Swimming Classification
It involves a prefix associated with the stroke they are swimming, as well as the type and level of disability the athlete experiences, and it is followed by the distance of the event
What is the para swimming Classification
3-4 minutes
How much longer does it take children with disabilities to learn a new skill?
using the properties of water to treat chronic injuries, recovery from surgery, non-operative inquires, and pain
What is aquatic therapy?
allows weaker muscles to activate and a greater range of motion while being supported, allows movement on all planes of motion, supports body weight, and increases independence
What is buoyancy and support?
john ah choy
Who is the inventor of SUP?
The prefix used to describe freestyle, butterfly, and backstroke in para swimming
what is "s"
wants to participate in regular aquatic classes without being segregated
what is a key factor in swimming APA techniques
buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, resistance/viscosity, support, turbulence, and thermal effects
What are the properties of water that aquatic therapy manipulates in its techniques?
40-50%
What is the percentage of body weight supported when waist-deep?
longer, thicker, and wider
What are the differences between SUP boards and surfboards?
the class given to those with an intelectual disability
what is class 14
equipment allowed in para swimming competitions
what is nothing?
uses the principles of flexibility exercises using active and passive techniques for strengthening
what is bad ragaz ring
applies the moves of zen schiatsu to decrease tension and improve psychological well being
What is Watsu?
types of SUP
What is surfing, yoga, touring and fishing?
SB13 - 100
What is the classification for a class 13 swimmer (one who can see better than C11 and C12, but less than 20 degrees of vision) swimming breaststoke for 100m
adaptations that could be used to help an athlete with a congenital birth defect which has resulted in anatomical differences in limb appearance and size
what is paddles, fins and an increased body roll
uses normal patterns of movement and posture through water ambulatory exercises and therapeutic swimming in deep or shallow water to help with balance, coordination, and fine movement skills
what is halliwick
infectious disease, open wounds, severe seizures, skin sensitivity, fear of water, incontinent patients, on oxygen or monitores by cardiac rehab
In what instances is it not best to use aquatic therapy?
right and on the handle and left hand on the shaft
what is paddleing on the left
SM1 - 25
What is the classification for a para swimmer who fits in class 1 (physical disability that is most affected), swimming individual meadly for 25m
intruscitonal modificaltions that could be used with a child with spastic ceribral palsy (quadripeligic) who is non-verbal and visually impared
What is a clear and concise verbal explanation, increased comfort on the water and bringing in an aid for extra assistance?
the benefits of aquatic therapy
What is PS REMEndR F Pam Beasley
- decrease pain and spasticity
- increase relaxation, energy, muscle strength, endurance, and ROM
- improve freedom of movement, pulmonary function and circulation, and bone density
the psychological benefits of aquatic therapy
What is increased mood, decreased perception of pain, freedom of movement, social interactions, enhanced self-esteem and body image, and decreased anxiety/depression?
common injuries in SUP
What are shoulder, rotator cuff, upper body overuse, low back pain, and head/facial injuries?