Course curriculum

    1. Welcome & Introduction

    1. Importance of Play?

    2. Activity: What do you consider as play?

    3. Interpretations of Play

    4. Principles of Play

    5. Invisible Contributions

    6. Activity: Teaching Styles

    1. Stages of Play

    2. The Purpose of Play in the Pool

    3. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

    4. Intrinsic Motivation

    5. A combination of Intrinsic and Extrinsic

    6. Adult's Concept of Play

    7. Activity: Lesson Plan Review

    8. Lesson Plan Check List

    1. Emotions of Play

    2. Peek-a-Boo

    3. Expansive Play - Cultural Capital

    4. Expansive Pool Play - Aquatic Capital

    5. Themes: Ready, Steady "Play"

    6. Solitary Play

    7. Activity

    1. Types of Play in the Pool

    2. Physical Play

    3. Object Play

    4. Symbolic Play

    5. Pretend / Imaginative Play

    6. Games with Rules

    7. Risky Play

    1. Active Play Space

    2. Setting the Scene

    3. Activity: Pool Environment

    4. Quiz to help consolidate your learning

About this course

  • £75.00
  • 37 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Aqua Therapists Julie and Zara

Julie and Zara are experienced swim educators and hydrotherapists, specialising in training teachers and aquatic professionals who support children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN). With a strong focus on neonatal reflexes and early movement, they highlight how these foundations influence behaviour, emotions, and learning in the water. As more children present with additional needs, Zara and Julie provide the insight and practical tools teachers need to adapt with confidence. Their backgrounds in pre- and perinatal therapy bring an extra depth of understanding, exploring how experiences before and after birth shape a baby’s development. Together, they are passionate about empowering educators with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive, trauma-free aquatic experiences where every learner can thrive.