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Professional Development Academy

The Professional Development Academy is an online training and resource platform that has been developed using the philosophies and teaching practices of Laurie Lawrence.

Who is it for?

Designed for swim teachers, coaches and swim educators to enhance your knowledge and be the best at what you do! A place where we will share our ideas and build a community with those that are dedicated to teaching swimming to the highest standard.

At WWSS we will ensure you have all the up-to-date tools you need to become the best teacher you can! Joining the Academy demonstrates your commitment to your ongoing professional development. Join today!

Industry Recognised

Benefits to You

Join Now $25AUD/month
$275AUD/year

Members of the Professional Development Academy will receive access to:

Topics for Everyone

The Professional Development Academy provides a library of content with new content being added monthly. There is something for everyone!

Infants (0 – 12 Months)

  • At Home Preparation
  • First Lesson
  • 4 – 12 months Group Training – Lessons in Action
  • 4 – 12 months Curriculum, Growth and Development Stages

Toddlers (12 – 36 months)

  • 12 – 18 months Group Teaching – Lessons in Action
  • 12 – 18 months Curriculum, Growth and Development Stages
  • 18 months – 2 years Group Teaching – Lessons in Action
  • 18 months – 2 years Curriculum, Growth and Development Stages
  • 2 – 3 years Group Teaching – Lessons in Action
  • 2 – 3 years Curriculum, Growth and Development Stages
  • 2 – 3 year old Beginner
  • Building Independence
  • Skill Progression
  • Maximise Practice Time

Pre-school (3 – 4 years)

  • Group Teaching – Lessons in Action
  • Curriculum, Growth and Development Stages
  • Parents in Water
  • Transitioning to Teacher:Child Lessons

Learn to Swim (4+ years)

  • Skills for Beginners (Breathe Control, Floating, Confidence)
  • Skills for Confident Beginners (Body Position, Propulsion)
  • Skills for Intermediate Swimmers (Freestyle, Backstroke)
  • Group Teaching for Beginners, Confident Beginners and Intermediate Swimmers
  • Stroke Development Series

Stroke Development and Junior Squads

  • Stroke Development Series (30 – 90 minutes)
  • Freestyle
  • Backstroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Butterfly
  • Dives and Turns
  • Junior Squad Programs
  • Adult Programs

120+ Skill-based Lesson Plans for all Ages & Skills

  • Infants (4 – 12 months)
  • Toddler (12 – 36 months)
  • Pre-school (3 – 4 years)
  • Learn to Swim (4+ years)
  • Freestyle
  • Backstroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Butterfly

Water Safety

  • Under 4 years
  • Over 4 years

Effective Teacher

  • Build Fun into Your Lessons
  • Maximise Practice Time
  • Fixes to Common Teaching Faults
  • Skill-building – Why do it?
  • Lesson Planning
  • Access for All

The professional development training tools developed by Laurie will assist you to:

  • Understand what a good program should include
  • Understand children’s physical development
  • Learn what children are capable of
  • Learn how to develop lesson plans
  • Deliver a world class swimming lesson
  • How and why you should involve parents

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