Being a swim teacher is a rewarding and essential role. It requires many skills to ensure the student’s safety, engagement and development. These include organisational, communication, physical and technical skills. Good swim teachers possess the necessary skills to teach the physical aspects of swimming and provide an enjoyable learning experience for the students. Here are […]
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World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
Getting Started with Adult Swim Lessons
If you find yourself pondering the question, “Are adult swim lessons right for me?” it is worth delving into the realm of swimming classes for adults. Embarking on this aquatic journey can be a transformative experience, enabling individuals to conquer their fears and discover newfound confidence in the water. Let’s take a look at tips […]
Benefits of Behaviour Support in the Learning Environment
Behaviour management is one of the most challenging aspects in the learning environment. To minimise challenging behaviour, we have developed some teaching tools you can use on pool deck. When using these tools, you must remember that they may take time to implement in the beginning. However, when used consistently, positive outcomes will be achieved. Vision […]
Benefits of Visual Images in the Learning Environment
The benefits of visual images are endless. They include structure/routine, visual learning, autonomy, bonding, stability and motivation. To establish a positive learning environment, teachers need to ensure students can understand, process and develop what is being asked of them. Visual images make a fantastic teaching tool which establishes interpretation due to simple, recognisable images. Structure and RoutineVisual […]
Common Backstroke Faults and Solutions
Backstroke is perhaps the easiest and fastest stroke to teach because it doesn’t require swimmers to learn complex breathing techniques. Once children can comfortably float on their back, it is very easy to build in the kick and follow the progression by introducing the arm strokes. Backstroke is a versatile stroke which can be used for […]