Swimming centres should be a safe and healthy place for everyone. This includes clients who participate in swimming lessons, patrons who attend for public swims and staff that work in the pool everyday. Therefore, all swim centres should commit to ensure their workplace meets the health and safety standards for […]
The Importance Of Teaching Swim Arounds
Swim arounds are an important part of the Learn to Swim process. Swimmers who are confident in their swim around abilities will have a great foundation in their swimming abilities in the water. What exactly is the Swim Around skill?? Great question. Let us explain… Swim arounds start in a […]
Why Is Parental Involvement Important In Swimming Lessons?
Baby and Toddler swimming lessons often recommend that parents stay in the water and participate in their child’s lesson. World Wide Swim School is a huge believer in parents staying involved in the learning process until the age of 4. This article will discuss the many reasons that we believe […]
Swim School Sanitation – Have a Safe Swimming Center
It goes without saying that safety in and around water is of utmost importance. However, many swim schools fail to remember that poor water quality can be just as hazardous to your health. The main asset within a swim school is the water. Therefore, facility managers should have a thorough […]
The Value of Demonstration – Auditory, Visual and Kinaesthetic
“Everybody has heard the old saying that a picture paints a thousand words. Demonstrating a new skill is an important component of teaching.” It is estimated that 80 percent of what we learn is through our vision. This statistic tells instructors that the value of demonstration is very important within […]