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Planning an Aquatics Training & Competition Season

Goals and Objectives
     Individual Goal Setting and Evaluation Format
          Individual Goal Setting and Evaluation Card
     Assessing Goals Checklist
Planning an Aquatics Training and Competition Season
     Preseason Planning and Preparation
     Confirmation of Practice Schedule
Essential Components of Planning an Aquatics Training Session
     Patterns of a Training Session
          Arranging for Land Instruction
          Arranging for Water Instruction
          Arranging Team for Static Drill on Land in Shallow Water
          Arranging Team for Fluid Drills
          Circle Swimming
     Hints for Organizing a Good Training Session
     Principles of Effective Training Sessions
     Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions
     Training Session Safety Guidelines
          Electrical Safety
          Assists and Rescues
     Tips for Conducting Safe Training Sessions
     Aquatics Practice Competitions
     Sample Program Structure
          Training Period
          Facilities
          Groups/Session Times
          Management
Selecting Team Members
     Ability and Age Grouping
     Creating Meaningful Involvement in Special Olympics Unified Sports®
Daily Performance Record
Aquatics Attire
Aquatics Equipment
General Aquatics Equipment List At-A-Glance

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