Water Learning - Softcover

Grosse, Susan J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736067663 ISBN 13: 9780736067669

Publisher: Human Kinetics, 2007

Synopsis

A book for parents and classroom teachers; physical, occupational, and recreation therapists; and swim instructors to use in improving the motor and cognitive skills of children.

About this title

About the Author

Susan J. Grosse, MS, is the president of Aquatic Consulting & Education Resource Services in Milwaukee. Grosse has more than 45 years of experience in aquatics and education and has published extensively in the areas of aquatics and exceptional education. She is also a sought-after speaker, having presented in Ireland, Egypt, Canada, and across the United States.

Grosse received a 40-year pin from the American Red Cross as a volunteer instructor and instructor trainer. She also received the Mabel Lee and Honor Awards from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) for her contributions to the education profession. The Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute presented her with a Tsunami Spirit Award for her work in aquatics with people with disabilities.

Grosse has served as chair of the Aquatic Council for AAHPERD and as president of the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness. She also has been a water safety instructor trainer and a lifeguarding instructor trainer for the American Red Cross. She can't get enough of the water: In her leisure time she enjoys swimming and canoeing as well as reading and listening to music.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0736067663
• ISBN 13: 9780736067669
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192