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 […]
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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 […]
Swim Caps and Goggles YES or NO
Does your swim school have a policy on wearing cap and goggles within the swimming lesson? Consequently, swim caps and goggles can aid swimmers experience in their lesson. However, they can also be a hindrance within the lesson if used incorrectly. Overall, if you don’t currently have a policy on wearing cap and goggles, then you may […]