Table 2

Examples of participation and physical COPM goals

GoalChildParent
AttendanceTo attend swimming lessons 1x/week for a term
To go swimming at the pool as a family1x/week for the term
I will help my child attend swimming 1x/week by freeing up 2 hours from my work schedule
I will be in the pool with my child once week for at least 20 min
InvolvementTo enjoy going to the pool
To concentrate when trying new activities in the pool like fetching a toy
I will increase my engagement when playing with my child in the pool
I will help my child stay on task in the pool by thinking of ways to motivate them
Physical performanceTo float on my back for 5 s with no support by the end of the term
To fetch a toy from the bottom of the pool at 1 m depth by the end of the term
Nil parental goals
  • COPM, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure.