DEFINE ‘SWIM’ or ‘SWIMMING’ We have a considerable issue worldwide, not only in the teaching and coaching community, but at NGB level as well. The issue is the lack of any sort of definition of what the term ‘swim’ (includes swimming) actually means. It is very common on all social (and other media) for authors...
This a list of the most important aspects of what is required to be a successful swimming teacher, run a successful swimming school, administer the sport and do what is right for your pupils – they are all that counts.Most importantly, we describe what they are about and why they hold significance.There are others under...
The A to Z of Successful Swimming Teaching Read More »
We are more and more becoming aware of the extent to which absolute rubbish is being put up on the internet, principally social media and to an increasing extent, claims being made on websites. The issue is that all you now need to upload a video nowadays, is a ‘GoPro’ (other devices are available!) and...
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Introduction.This article assumes that the initial learning process* has been successful and the pupil is now fully engaged in wanting to learn and the teacher has gained sufficient trust and given the pupil sufficient confident in their own and the teachers abilities, to actually have practical learning.It is also about the adult non-swimmer rather than...
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Who?Swimming pools are not only a place for fun and relaxation, but also a great opportunity for children to be motivated to learn and develop important technical and life preserving skills.However, effective communication with children in a swimming pool can sometimes be a challenge that requires some understanding, strategies and techniques to make communication with...
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260126 TO SCULL OR NOT TO SCULL In a recent circulated article by a purported ‘expert’ online, it has been suggested that “…. one common mistake swimmers make is bending their wrists during the catch.” Which stroke/s is/are being referred to is not defined.It then goes on to offer drills that will eradicate the catch.Clearly...
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260126 ‘OUTCOME’ BASED OR ‘CONTENT’ BASED SWIMMING TEACHING COURSES This article is aimed at identifying the difference between:a) How recognised swimming teaching qualification courses conduct & assess their candidates for competency in teaching real life pupils.b) Examples of criteria that are set out for pupils to be able to achieve at any particular ability level...
‘Content’ & ‘Outcome’ Swimming Teaching Courses Read More »
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This article is aimed at providing some information on how the swimming industry is structured in terms of teaching and to highlight thedissipation of information, knowledge and quality as it filters down from governing bodies to the teaching of the pupils in our care. Given that there are literally thousands of organisations involved in the...
Global Struture of Swimming Teaching Read More »
