Swim Skills Intensive Courses

Aim:

To develop water confidence and core aquatic skills without aids.

Objectives:

• Develop confidence and ability to perform a wide range of core aquatic skills without buoyancy aids
• Develop the basic technique of the four strokes
• Introduce the basic technique of sculling
• Develop balance and buoyancy through a variety of activities.

Aim:

To increase the competency of the core aquatic skills and develop basic stroke technique.

Objectives:

• Introduce and progress new core aquatic skills
• Develop stroke technique to include all four strokes
• Introduction to diving (pool permitting)
• Develop awareness and feel for the water through a variety of core aquatic skills.

Aim:

Introduce more advanced stroke technique and achieve Triple S standard.

Objectives:

• Further develop competency in all four strokes
• Development of diving
• Further develop butterfly and breaststroke aiming to achieve legal technique

An intensive week-long learn to swim course for beginners aged 8-12 years.

Objectives:

• Develop confidence and ability to perform a wide range of core aquatic skills without buoyancy aids
• Develop the basic technique of the four strokes
• Introduce the basic technique of sculling
• Develop balance and buoyancy through a variety of activities.

These sessions are for school-aged children with Additional Support Needs and include a parent in the water along with the teacher to help children feel comfortable and learn skills more quickly. Parents will support their child and work with the teaching staff to set a training programme for their child.