When teaching butterfly it is best to focus on isolating arm and leg movements. This is before utilising a number of butterfly stroke drills when it comes to learning the butterfly stroke. Here, we discuss ways to develop the correct full butterfly stroke. The first Olympic 200 meters butterfly gold […]
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Swimming Lessons Reduce the Risk of Drowning
It’s time for Swim School owners, Swimming Teachers and parents to pop open the Champagne and celebrate. A study conducted by America’s National Institute of Health reveals that participating in formal swimming lessons is associated with an 88% rate to reduce the risk of drowning in children aged 1 to […]
Teach your Kids to Swim – it’s Great!
When you teach your kids to swim, it has many benefits for children. It’s great for their health and well-being, it encourages their self-esteem. And perhaps most importantly, it teaches them a respect for the water. Griffith University has done a study which highlights the benefits for children who participate […]
Making the Most of Pool Space – Teaching Tips
As a business it is necessary that Swim Schools discover how to make the most out of their pool space. You don’t need to have a 25 or 50 metre pool to have a successful learn to swim school. In fact a smaller pool size can be quite advantageous for […]
Starting and Finishing Swimming Lessons on Time
Keeping the swimming lesson on time is important. Starting and finishing on time is an important part of keeping a routine. Not only within your lessons but within the swim school as a whole. Most swimming lessons are only 30 minutes long. However, teachers need to ensure that they are […]