I am a strong advocate of ensuring that all children learn to swim, and educating them about safety in and around the water. Therefore, Water Safety is the utmost important part of planning and delivering a swimming lesson. It is important that swimming instructors ensure the safety of the students in their class and conduct the lesson […]
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Water Familiarisation Activities
The Importance of Water Familiarisation Making children feel relaxed and comfortable in the water is essential before structured teaching and learning can take place. Apprehensive or frightened children will naturally have a serious barrier to learning. In many cases they will not even attempt some of the simplest learn to swim activities, which can have […]
Swimming Instructors & Their Role in Health and Safety
Learn2Swim Week: Day 7 Swimming teachers must understand their role in providing quality swim lessons. Learn to Swim lessons should ensure the health and safety of children and parents. The following article outlines important factors for swimming instructors to consider. Instructors teaching swimming lessons should ensure the environment they are teaching is safe. They should […]
Social Referencing in Swimming Pool Lessons
How does the concept of social referencing impact swimming pool lessons? Well, babies learn to read their parents tone of voice, facial expression and body language to help them determine how they will react to new situations. Examples of social referencing: Therefore if the parent or caregiver is fearful of the swimming pool, this will […]
Become a Swimming Teacher: Our Hints
Teaching tools are the tools that teachers use for matters such as, how to become Swim Teachers and facilitate learning. They are not only material tools such as kickboards or pull buoys, but also physical tools that teachers utilise in order to become a successful Swim Teacher. The following are physical teaching tools: Why are […]