| 151 | Osinski, A., Wheeler, J., Eggleston, T., and Derosa, Jr., S. (2011, May). Aquatic facility handbook: Season pool maintenance planning calendar. Aquatics International. 23 (5) 30 – 37. |
| 150 | Osinski, A. (2010, June). “Pool surfaces and hardscapes,” in Kozen, K. “Welcome to Aquatics International University,” Aquatics International. 22 (6), 30-31. |
| 149 | Osinski, A. (2011). “Chapter 18. Facility design and water management”, in Cole, A. J. and Becker, B. E. Comprehensive aquatic therapy, 3rd edition. Philadelphia: Butterworth Heinemann. |
| 148 | Osinski, A. (2009). Performing an Aquatic Facility Audit. Aquatics International. 21. |
| 147 | Osinski, A. (2009). “Mermaid memories”, in Priest, E. L. (Ed.) Musings of old deck hands. Indianapolis: Book on CD. Click here for a PDF of article  |
| 146 | Osinski, A. (2007, October). Therapy pool “bathtub” ring. Aquatic Therapy Journal, 9 (2), 14-15. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 145 | Osinski, A. (2007, March). Therapy pool water temperature. Aquatic Therapy Journal, 9 (1), 15-16. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 144 | Osinski, A. (2007, March). Lessons learned: Rocky relationship. Aquatics International, 19 (3), 74. |
| 135-143 | Osinski, A. (2006 – 2007). Ask Alison (Regular column). Swimformation: United States Swim School Association Newsletter.140,139,137,135 Click here for a PDF of the articles |
| 143- Acid washing | |
| 142- Commercial use of aboveground splash pools | |
| 141- Pool regulations | |
| 140- (2007, Summer). Water softeners and hard water. p. 7. | |
| 139- (2007, Spring). Risk of contracting hepatitis while teaching swimming. p. 7 | |
| 138- Frequency of backwashing | |
| 137- (2006, Fall). Chemical storage. p.7. | |
| 136- Cleaning and disinfecting pool decks | |
| 135- Chlorine generators[Reprinted from (1999, November/December). Chlorine generators and more… Swim School Scene. p. 20.] | |
| 134 | Osinski, A. (2006). Boating tips. San Diego, CA: ACS. |
| 133 | Osinski, A. (2006, September). Chlorine smell. Aquatic Therapy Journal, 9 (2), 7-8.Click here for a PDF of article |
| 132 | Osinski, A. (2006, February). Itchy skin. Aquatic Therapy Journal, 8 (1), 16-17. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 131 | Osinski, A. (2005, August). Cloudy pool water. Aquatic Therapy Journal, 7 (2), 7-10. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 130 | Osinski, A. (2005). Pool design errors: Learning from the mistakes of others. Aquatics International. |
| 129 | Osinski, A. (2003, Spring). Chloramines: Methods of prevention and elimination. The Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy, 11 (1), 14-20. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 128 | Osinski, A. (2003). “Facility design and water management”, in Cole, A. J. and Becker, B. E. Comprehensive aquatic therapy, 2nd edition. Philadelphia: Butterworth Heinemann. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 127 | Osinski, A. (2002, June). Oh man, winter (already). Aquatics International, 14 (5), 28–33. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 126 | Skaros, S. and Osinski, A. (2001, September). There’s something in the air. Aquatics International, 13 (7), 38–42. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 125 | Osinski, A. (2001, July/August). Shocking alternatives: Strategies for ridding an indoor pool of pesky chloramines. Aquatics International, 13 (6), 16. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 124 | [Reprinted as Osinski, A. (2001, November 1). Shocking alternatives. Pool & Spa News, pp.102-103.] Click here for a PDF of article |
| 123 | Osinski, A. (2001, January/February). Step-by-step seasonal pool opening procedures. Swim School Scene. p. 18. |
| 122 | Osinski, A. (2000, December). Suction outlet safety checklist. E & A News. p. 12-13. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 121 | Osinski, A. (2000, July/August). Cloudy water: Let’s clear it up. Swim School Scene. p. 14-16. |
| 120 | Osinski, A. (2000, April). Weathering the storm. Aquatics International, 12 (3), 32-37. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 119 | Osinski, A. (2000, March/April). Tips on cleaning pool deck and tile. Swim School Scene. p. 15. |
| 118 | Osinski, A. (1999, November/December). In my view: A worthy cause. Aquatics International, 11 (6), 14. |
| 117 | Osinski, A. (1999, July). Expert edge: Disease transmission and pools. Club Industry. p. 104. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 116 | Osinski, A. (1999, November). Computer modeling for ozone system sizing. Journal of the Swimming Pool & Spa Industry. |
| 115 | Osinski, A. (1999, July/August). Prevention of disease as a result of a fecal accident. Swim School Scene. p.22. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 114 | Osinski, A. (1999, May/June). Using carbon dioxide is the trend, but it’s not for everyone. Swim School Scene. pp. 21-22. |
| 113 | [Reprinted as Osinski, A. (1999, Fall). Using carbon dioxide is the trend, but it's not for everyone. Club Pool Scene, pp.12-13.] |
| 112 | Osinski, A. (1999, June). Pre-fabricated therapy pools. ATRI Aquatic Therapy Journal, 1 (1), pp. 9-14. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 111 | Osinski, A. (1998, October 7). The back page: Swim spa to the rescue. Pool & Spa News. p. 162. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 110 | Osinski, A. (1998, July). Could it have happened to your pool? Swim School Scene, pp. 13-14. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 109 | Osinski, A. (1998, July/August). Preventing E. coli transmission. Aquatics International. 10 (4), 62. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 108 | [Reprinted as Osinski, A. (1998, September). Preventing E. coli transmission through swimming pool water. E& A News, 5 (3), 5-6.] Click here for a PDF of article |
| 107 | Osinski, A. (1998, April). ADA compliance for pools and wet areas. Fitness Management, 14 (5), 36-40. |
| 106 | Osinski, A. (1998, February/March). Hot topics in aquatic litigation. The AKWA Letter, 11 (5), 9, 28. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 105 | Osinski, A. (1998, January/February). Healthy water, healthy staff. Aquatics International, 10 (1), 31-35. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 104 | Osinski, A. (1997, Fall). Fecal contamination of pool water: Preventing disease transmission. The Certified Pool Operator, p. 7. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 103 | Osinski, A. (1997, September/October). “Breathing fresh air into your therapeutic pool facility”. Aquatics International, 9 (5), 31-35. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 102 | Osinski, A. (1997, January/February). Drowning misdiagnosis can be costly. Aquatics International, 9 (1), 4. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 101 | Osinski, A. (1997). Aquatic facilities (Chapter 12) and Aquatics Resources (Appendix B). In M. Walker and D. Stotlar (Eds.), Sports facility management. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. |
| 100 | Osinski, A. (1996, November). Trends in small pools: What’s hot, what’s not and what’s what. Advance for Directors in Rehabilitation, 5 (11), 61-63. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 99 | Osinski, A. (1996, Spring). Swimming pool supervision. Expert Ease, p. 2[Adapted from: Ellis, J., Osinski, A. and White, J. (1995). Water safety +: Aquatic risk management. Kingwood, TX: Ellis & Associates.] |
| 98 | Osinski, A. (1996, Spring). Warm water spa use. Expert Ease, p. 2[Originally published in: Osinski, A. (1994, November 9). Information please... Pool & Spa News, p. 313.] |
| 97 | Sova, R. And Osinski, A. (1996, June/July). Sun, water and your eyes. [Sidebar]. AKWA Letter, 10 (1), 20-21. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 96 | Osinski, A. (1996). Swimming pool design, maintenance, management and operation. [Software]. San Antonio, TX: National Swimming Pool Foundation. Click here for a PDF of article
01-Intro Click here for a PDF of article 02-Codes Click here for a PDF of article 03-Circulation & Hydraulics Click here for a PDF of article 04-Filtration Click here for a PDF of article 05-Sanitation & Oxidation Click here for a PDF of article 06-Chemical Safety Click here for a PDF of article 07-Water Balance Click here for a PDF of article 08-Energy Management Click here for a PDF of article 09-Spas Click here for a PDF of article 10-Common Water Problems Click here for a PDF of article 11-Water Testing Click here for a PDF of article 12-Preventing Disease Click here for a PDF of article 13-Maintenance Click here for a PDF of article 14-Design & Renovation Click here for a PDF of article 15-Equipment & Materials Click here for a PDF of article 16-Signage Click here for a PDF of article 17-Barriers Click here for a PDF of article 18-Safety Click here for a PDF of article 19-Poolside First Aid Click here for a PDF of article 20-Electrical Safety Click here for a PDF of article 21-Pool Management Click here for a PDF of article 22-Liability & Risk Management Click here for a PDF of article 23-Indoor Air Quality Click here for a PDF of article 24-Health Issues Click here for a PDF of article A-Reference & Conversion Click here for a PDF of article B-Calculations Click here for a PDF of article C-Publications Click here for a PDF of article D-Organizations Click here for a PDF of article E-Water Fun & Games Click here for a PDF of article |
| 95 | Osinski, A. (1996, March). Playing it safe in the pool. IDEA Today, 14 (3), 39-43. |
| 82-94 | Osinski, A. (1996). The Back Page/Back Flip (Regular column). Pool & Spa News. All Articles Click here for a PDF of articles |
| 94- (July 18, 2001). Swimming pool word search – Sanitation & oxidation. p. 106. | |
| 93- (June 6, 2001). Swimming pool word search – Chemical safety. p. 110. | |
| 92- (May 9, 2001). Swimming pool word search – Indoor Air Quality. p. 106. | |
| 91- (April 11, 2001). Swimming pool word search – Water balance. p. 106. | |
| 90- (March 14, 2001). Swimming pool word search – Spas. p. 170. | |
| 89- (February 7, 2001). Swimming pool word search – Filtration. p. 138. | |
| 88- (January 10, 2001). Swimming pool word search – Hydraulics”. p. 170. | |
| 87- (November 8, 2000). Swimming pool word search – Water testing & analysis. p. 362. | |
| 86- (April 23, 1997). Swimming pool word search – Water balance. p.144. | |
| 85- (October 16, 1996). Swimming pool word search – Chemical safety. p. 138. | |
| 84- (October 2, 1996). Nanofilters. p. 114. | |
| 83- (July 17, 1996). Swimming pool word search – Sanitation & oxidation. p. 110. | |
| 82- (June 19, 1996). Swim suit fabrics. p. 118. | |
| 79-81 | Osinski, A. Natatorium air quality problems (Part 3 Serries). AKWA Letter All 3 Articles Click here for a PDF of articles 81- Osinski, A. (1995, December/January). Natatorium air quality problems (Part 3). AKWA Letter, 9 (4), 18, 20.80- Osinski, A. (1995, October/November). Natatorium air quality problems (Part 2). AKWA Letter, 9 (3), 18, 20.79- Osinski, A. (1995, August/September). Natatorium air quality problems (Part 1). AKWA Letter, 9 (2), 18-19.
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| 78 | Ellis, J., Osinski, A. and White, J. (1995). Water safety +: Aquatic risk management. Kingwood, TX: Ellis & Associates. |
| 77 | Osinski, A. (1994, October). Too cold to swim? Try fishing for a change! Aquatics International, 6 (5), 18. |
| 55-76 | Osinski, A. (1994 – 1996). Information please… (Regular column). Pool & Spa News. All Articles Click here for a PDF of article |
| 76- (April 10, 1996). p. 113. | |
| 75- (February 7, 1996). p. 153. | |
| 74- (January 10, 1996). p. 109. | |
| 73- (November 15, 1995). p. 121. | |
| 72- (October 11, 1995). p. 313. | |
| 71- (August 2, 1995). p. 113. | |
| 70- (July, 5, 1995). p. 141. | |
| 69- (June 7, 1995). p. 129. | |
| 68- (May 3, 1995). p. 129. | |
| 67- (April 5, 1995). p. 133. | |
| 66- (March 8, 1995). p. 129. | |
| 65- (January 11, 1995). p. 109. | |
| 64- (December 14, 1994). p. 125. | |
| 63- (November 9, 1994). p. 313. | |
| 62- (October 5, 1994). p. 105. | |
| 61- (August 3, 1994). p. 93. | |
| 60- (June 1, 1994). p. 109. | |
| 59- (May 4, 1994). p. 101. | |
| 58- (April 6, 1994). p. 133. | |
| 57- (March 9, 1994). p. 137. | |
| 56- (February 9, 1994). p. 121. | |
| 55- (January 12, 1994). p. 109. | |
| 54 | Osinski, A. (1994, July/August). Closed for the season: Managers must choose winterizing options wisely. Aquatics International, 6 (4), 15-20. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 53 | Osinski, A. (1994, May/June). Swimming pool design: When constructing an aquatic facility, up-front planning will save long-term dollars. California Athletic Industry, 4 (2), 33-35. |
| 52 | Osinski, A. (1994, May/June). Water works: Pool & spa trends focus on active lifestyles, minimum maintenance and safety procedures. Twenty-One Magazine, 12 (3), 26-30. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 51 | Osinski, A. (1994, June). Just the basics: Putting water to the test. Swimming Pool/Spa Age. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 50 | Osinski, A. (1994, May/June). Testing gives pool water a passing grade. Aquatics International, 6 (3), 10-16. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 49 | Osinski, A. (1994, March). Complying with codes. Athletic Business, 18 (3), 35-38. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 48 | Osinski, A. (1994, January/February). Warm water works– Maintaining spas and therapy pools does not have to be problematic. Aquatics International, 6 (1), 35-36, 39-40. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 46 | Osinski, A. (1994, June). Risk management issues for aquatic physical therapy. Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America, 3 (2), 111-136. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 45 | Osinski, A. (1994, February). Compendium of codes. Aqua, 19 (2), 49-55. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 44 | Osinski, A. (1993, November/December). Off-limits–Security devices, barriers and alarms deter access to closed pool facilities. Aquatics International, 5 (5), 15-21. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 43 | Osinski, A. (1993). Modifying public swimming pools to comply with provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Palaestra, 9 (4), 13-18. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 41,42,47 | Professional Aquatic Newsletter Click here for a PDF of articles
41- Osinski, A. (1993, September). Aquatic codes and regulations, Part 1. Professional Aquatic Newsletter, 1 (1), 3, 6. 42- Osinski, A. (1993, December). Aquatic codes and regulations, Part 2. Professional Aquatic Newsletter, 1 (2), 3, 6. 47- Osinski, A. (1994, March). Aquatic codes and regulations, Part 3. Professional Aquatic Newsletter, 1 (3), 3, 6. |
| 40 | Osinski, A. (1993, Fall). Preventing Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreaks in public swimming pools & spas. National Aquatics Journal, 9 (3), 18-20. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 39 | Osinski, A. (1993, October). Don’t court disaster: Use electrical equipment safely. The AKWA Letter, 7 (3), 1, 14-15. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 38 | Osinski, A. (1993, May/June). Ready for summer–Outdoor pool operators prepare for opening day. Aquatics International, 5 (3), 18-23. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 37 | Osinski, A. (1993, March/April). Hidden problems–A step-by-step guide to pool/spa equipment room troubleshooting. Aquatics International, 5 (2), 23-29. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 36 | Osinski, A. (1993, March/April). Determining pool operation costs. Aquatics International, 5 (2), 14. |
| 35 | Osinski, A. (1992, December). Chlorine: Why we need it, how it works. Fitness Swimmer, 1 (4), 42-44. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 34 | Osinski, A. (1992, October). Accentuate the affordable: Accurate cost projections can accelerate sales. Aqua, 17 (10), 20, 22-23. |
| 33 | Osinski, A. (1992, September/October). Safe and clean: Amenities need special care to ensure guest satisfaction. Aquatics International, 4 (5), 20-28. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 32 | Osinski, A. (1993). How to do it: Fun games and activities for pools. 2 (6). (Available from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 771 First Ave., New York, NY 10017). Click here for a PDF of article |
| 32a | Osinski, A. (1993). Water Fun and Games Click here for a PDF of article |
| 31 | Osinski, A. (1992, Fall). End of season evaluation. NRPA Aquatic News, 4 (2), 5-6. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 30 | Osinski, A. (1992, August). Implementation of ‘Public Law 101-336: The Americans With Disabilities Act” at aquatic facilities. AKWA Letter, 6 (2), 7, 12-13. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 29 | Osinski, A. (1992, January/February). Rescue/safety equipment require regular attention. Aquatics International, 4 (1), 18-23. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 28 | Osinski, A. (1992). Aquatic risk management. In N. Moyle (Ed.), National Health Club Association Manuals: Certified Professional Fitness Trainers’ Course, Certified Aerobic/Cardiovascular Trainers’ Course, and Certified Strength Trainers’ Course. Denver: NHCA. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 27 | Osinski, A. (1992). Aquatic emergency care. In N. Moyle (Ed.), National Health Club Association Manuals: Certified Professional Fitness Trainers’ Course, Certified Aerobic/Cardiovascular Trainers’ Course, and Certified Strength Trainers’ Course. Denver: NHCA. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 26 | Osinski, A. (1992, March). Why doesn’t America have more pools? Fitness Swimmer, 1 (1), 48-50. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 22-25 | Osinski, A. (Ed.). (1991-1992). YWCA Aquatic News. (Available from the YWCA of the USA, 726 Broadway, New York, NY 10003). 22-25 Click here for a PDF of article 25 (1992, Fall)24 (1992, Spring)
23 (1991, Winter) 22 (1991, Spring) |
| 21 | Osinski, A. (1991, September/October). Deadline nears for ADA compliance. Aquatics International, 3 (5), 10. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 20 | Osinski, A. (1991, May/June). Choose a pool service firm carefully. Aquatics International, 3 (3), 32. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 19 | Osinski, A. (1990, November/December). Water walking sets a new pace. Aquatics, 2 (6), 26-31. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 18 | Osinski, A. (1990, May). Picture-perfect pools. Athletic Business, 14 (5), 47-53. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 17 | Osinski, A. (1990, May/June). Behind closed doors: Locker rooms should uphold facility’s image. Aquatics, 2 (3), 20-25. |
| 16 | Osinski, A. (1990, March). Risk management in water fitness. Fitness Management, 6 (4), 78-79. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 15 | Osinski, A. (1990). Pool safety inspection checklist. The AKWA Letter, 2 (6), 1, 14. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 14 | Osinski, A. (1990, February). The complete aquatic guide. Parks & Recreation Magazine, 25 (2), 36-43, 83. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 13 | Osinski, A. (1989). Keeping your facility in the black. Aquatics, 1 (6), 14-18. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 12 | Osinski, A. (1989). Water running. National Aquatics Journal, 5 (2), 3-6. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 11 | Osinski, A. (1989). Warm water pool & spa problems. National Aquatics Journal, 5 (1), 12-13, 15. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 10 | [Reprinted: (1995, January). Warm water pool & spa problems. Swim School Scene, pp. 3-4.] Click here for a PDF of article |
| 9 | Osinski, A. (1988). Water myths. The AKWA Letter, 2 (3), 1, 3 , 5-7. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 8 | Osinski, A. (1989). Diana Nyad, 1949-. In C. J. Kohoyda-Inglis (Ed.), Read More About It, Volume 3. Ann Arbor, MI: Pierian Press. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 7 | Osinski, A. (1988). August 8, 1923–Birth of Esther Williams. In H. Kronick (Ed.), Book of Days 1988. Ann Arbor, MI: Pierian Press. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 6 | Osinski, A. (1988, May/June). Legal responsibilities of lifeguards: Avoiding lawsuits. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 59 (5), 73-75. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 5 | Faucette, N. & Osinski, A. (1987). Adult verbal behaviors during a Mustang League World Series. Journal of Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics, 2 (3), 141-152. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 4 | Osinski, A. (1987). September 30, 1877: First U.S. swimming championship. In P. W. Harris (Ed.), Book of Days 1987. Ann Arbor, MI: Pierian Press. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 3 | Osinski, A. (1987). Effects of pool water on swimmers’ eyes, ears and hair. In L. Priest and A. Crowner (Eds.), Aquatics a Changing Profession: Report of the 1986 National Conference, (pp. 124-128). Indianapolis: CNCA. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 2 | Osinski, A. (1986). Drowning. National Aquatics Journal, 2 (4), 6-7, 10. Click here for a PDF of article |
| 1 | Osinski, A. (1981). Relationship among factors which contribute to the probability of spectator violence at aggressive-competitive sporting events. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
Abstracts Click here for a PDF of article Appendices Click here for a PDF of article Bibliography Click here for a PDF of article Chapter 1 Click here for a PDF of article Chapter 2 Click here for a PDF of article Chapter 3 Click here for a PDF of article Chapter 4 Click here for a PDF of article Chapter 5 Click here for a PDF of article |
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