Pelton, Barry C.2022-12-202022-12-201979-0219784380634https://hdl.handle.net/10657/13024A review of the literature indicated that the development of new techniques to teach the non-swimmer is needed. The central problem presented for research was: What is the nature of the difference between acquiring beginning aquatic skills while employing two different methods of instruction, i.e., (a) the American Red Cross Method for beginners, and (b) Modified American Red Cross Method for beginners utilizing commercial training aids. The purpose of this study was: to investigate the use of commercial training aids and their effects upon the acquisition of aquatic skills for beginning swimmers of college age. The independent variables were: (a) treatment, (b) floating ability, and (c) school. The dependent variables were: (a) a timed 25 yard swim employing the crawl stroke, and (b) the number of strokes required to swim 25 yards employing the elementary backstroke. [...]application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital