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 in parental involvement in the […]
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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 understanding of how to achieve […]
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 their lesson for our swimmers […]
School Holiday Swimming – Keep Practising
Are you having a break from your regular swimming lessons over the holiday period? Are social commitments interfering with regular attendance to your lessons at this time? There are still ways to ensure that your child is practising the skills used in swimming lessons. Here are some tips to help: Get In The Water Even […]
The Importance of Self-Evaluations – Teaching Tips
As instructors, we constantly think about our swimmers and how we can help to improve their swimming skills. Just as we strive to make our swimmers great, we should aim to do the same for ourselves. We should look towards continually improving our own teaching skills. It is important to reflect on our teaching performance […]