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 […]
Teachers
World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
Benefits of Using Toys in Children’s Swimming Lessons
It’s possible to develop affection for swimming at any stage in life, yet there are numerous advantages to beginning early in life. When children figure out how to swim at a young age, they have the chance to fabricate their method and trust in the water in their own time. […]
What Makes a Successful Swim Coach
Swim teachers and swim coaches are a swimmer’s initial introduction to the aquatic environment for safety, technique and stroke development. Once a swimmer has honed their swimming skills and is competent with all four strokes, it is time to advance to a squad program. Squad swimmers work closely with their […]
Health Benefits of Swimming for Infants
Babies are born with great reflexes, which makes it seem as though they are natural swimmers. As much as this seems to be the case, it’s always good to make sure they get the right training at the right time. After all, swimming has several health advantages for infants. If […]
Swim Styles Children Should Learn
Swimming is a building block process. Therefore, it’s important that swim teachers and coaches progress slowly with skills and swim styles. Once each skill is learned and mastered, then it’s time to move on to new activities.In addition, it is imperative that skills are conquered before moving on. For instance, […]