World Wide Swim School often asks Centre Owners and Managers what they would like to see improved in their program. An overwhelming response is usually “lesson planning to optimise swimmers learning”. This means managers would like to see their staff plan and execute lessons with a clear focus. Especially where […]
Teachers
World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
Different Ways to use your Teaching Space
Every swim school program and teaching space set up varies. As teachers, we must adhere to their ways and methods of teaching. For new teachers, and teachers who has been teaching for years, it is important to always keep the brain active. Try to think outside the box despite maybe […]
5 Handy Tips for Behaviour Management
Teaching swimming can be a very exciting and rewarding experience but there are times when swimmers misbehave or have trouble remaining on task. This can be frustrating for teachers and result in a less than perfect lesson. Therefore, behaviour management is an essential part of the process. Good teachers commit […]
How to Teach an Adult to Swim – Teaching Tips
Through much research such as online articles, journals, textbooks and learning how teach an adult to swim myself, the outcome is unanimous. Most young adult swimmers have a specific stroke or skill they want to learn. The young adult is aged between 18-30 years and is usually highly motivated in […]
Preparing for the Cooler Months
It’s really important to educate and inform swimmers and their parents about preparing for the cooler months ahead. By giving them information on what to do before, during and after this will make a big difference mentally and physically for them to continue swimming. Preparing for the Cooler Months Before […]