Aquatic Competence: Swim Skills & Safety
Defining the Construct of Aquatic Competence Aquatic Competence (AC) represents a complex, multifaceted construct extending far beyond the rudimentary ability to swim a specified distance. It is formally defined as the integrated mastery of physical skills, cognitive understanding, and affective psychological readiness necessary to operate safely, efficiently, and confidently within various aquatic environments. This competency […]