Introducing Children to Swimming: From Non Swimmer to 25m
Face to Face Event
Dates & Venues
This is a course for teachers introducing Swimming to children, and guiding them through their journey from non-swimmer to aquatic competency. It will combine practical and theoretical work to ensure that teachers are confident of the effectiveness and relevance of their lesson content. Participants will be introduced to the necessary tools, knowledge and skills to become proficient swimming teachers, in line with Swim England’s current best practice.
- Understanding Swim England ‘s ‘Learn to Swim’ programme
- Fundamental movement skills to engage learners
- Strategies to overcome children’s hesitancy
- Teaching core aquatic abilities
- Introducing basic swimming strokes
- Use of swimming equipment for enhanced teaching outcomes
- Master lesson planning techniques and effective pool communication skills
- Maintaining effective teaching practices throughout all stages of the Learn to Swim Programme Progressive practices and activities
Course Leaders
David Rayner
Dave Rayner is a Technical Aquatics Manager within Swim England's Learn to Swim Team. He boasts over 25 years of experience within the aquatics industry, dedicated to enhancing the quality of swimming lesson programmes. In addition to his substantive role at Swim England, Dave remains actively engaged as a swimming tutor, delivering courses and workshops on a regular basis. Furthermore, he dedicates significant time to poolside coaching, contributing to the development of aspiring swimmers within his local swimming club with unwavering commitment and expertise.
Prices
1 place £219
2 places £349
3 places £449
Course runs 10am – 3.30pm. Prices include refreshments, lunch and resources. In the event of you needing to cancel a place on a course, please note we require ten working days' notice. All prices exclude VAT.