Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) &
Principles of Healthy Child Development (PCHD)
A Canadian Red Cross Program
Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI)
This certification course is a prerequisite to the Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course and covers the foundation of instructional skills including: teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision and feedback. Candidates are evaluated during 8 hours of assistant teaching and through individual study assignments.
Principles of Healthy Child Development
Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) launched HIGH FIVE in 2001. Research showed that the following five principles of healthy child development are essential for superior organized play experiences for children ages 6 to 12: A Caring Adult, Friends, Play, Mastery and Participation. HIGH FIVE training teaches these instructors how to integrate these five principles into their swim program design and delivery.
Prerequisite(s): |
15 years of age |
Class Duration: |
22 hours |
Course Cost: |
$324 |
Location |
Course Dates |
Times |
HAV |
September 10, 11 &12 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
HAV |
January 28, 29 & 30 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
HAV |
April 15, 16 & 17 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
TFS |
August 22, 23 & 24 |
Monday & Tuesday 9 am – 6pm |