Program offers stations for aquatic recreation and safety
By Thomas Combs
Adrienne Griffin wanted to expand her physical-education program at Fairplay Middle School in Douglasville, Ga., in ways not offered through the school system. “I want to do what is best for the students and give them the tools to stay active in life,” she explains. “I want the students to get outside of their comfort zone and take advantage of the opportunities presented outside of school.” She imagined a series of field trips for all grade levels to experience how aquatics is used for fitness, to note the variety of programs offered, how to employ local recreational resources, and to learn crucial skills in the process.
I met with Griffin to hear more about her vision. We formalized the field trips into four training stations that students would participate in for 45 minutes each:
- CPR and AED training
- First aid and response training
- Swim and rescue
- Aqua Zumba.