We have long been aware that swimming is a fantastic sport. This is because of health benefits, particularly the cardiovascular system. However, recent international studies on movement education, and a longitudinal study on early years swimming by professor Robyn Jorgenson in Australia, shows that swimming has many more benefits. In professor Jorgenson’s study, she concludes […]
Using Reward Systems at Swim Clubs
We all like to be rewarded or thanked for achieving goals and jobs in life. This can be it in our personal life, at home after cooking dinner or at work having completed a major project. Kids love it even more. Directors, CEO’s and Managers are always looking at ways on how to increase lesson […]
Stay Consistent with your Child’s Swimming Course
Winter is here – in Australia that is! And when the temperatures start to drop, so do the number of swimmers who participate in learn to swim programs. Many parents decide to hang up their swimsuits for the season, and look for other activities to entertain their children. But, here’s the thing, to be a […]
Newborn Swimming Tips for Learning at Home
Conditioning your newborn is one of the best ways to prepare them for swimming lessons, water familiarisation and submersions. Here are some handy tips to consider prior to conditioning and exactly how to carry it out. Tips for Newborn Swimming Now you and your baby are ready to start the process. Therefore, here are some […]
Managing Different Abilities Within A Swim Lesson
Swimming teaching is a fun and rewarding experience. Unfortunately sometimes it can also be an overwhelming experience if instructors have a multitude of different levels in their class. It is recommended that swimmers are grouped homogeneously for swimmer and instructor ease. Infants should be grouped within the growth and development stages. Older swimmers should be […]