Teaching using the British Gas ASA Learn to Swim Pathway
Already the most successful sports programme of its kind, the British Gas ASA Learn to Swim Pathway is a refreshed version of the National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS).
The Pathway is an all-inclusive programme which takes the non swimmer from his or her first splash to developing confidence and competence in the water.
The British Gas ASA Learn to Swim Pathway consists of four frameworks:
- ASA Foundation Framework
- ASA Learn to Swim Framework (stages 1-7)
- ASA Aquatic Skills Framework (stages 8-10)
- ASA Adult Swimming Framework
An important point to note is that learn to swim providers using the existing NPTS can continue to do so, as the outcomes and recommendations around delivery style have not changed.
Brand new resources including a Parents Guide, Teachers Toolkit and Games Pack are available to order from the Awards Centre
The new resources and refreshed programme provide a great opportunity for learn to swim providers to attract new customers to their learn to swim schemes, including attracting adults to the pool, not just to learn to swim but to improve their swimming.
Find out more about each framework by clicking on relevant button below.
ASA Foundation Framework
Early years water confidence. The emphasis is on development of basic motor skills and introduction to water and the swimming environment through fun and games. Also includes a section for additional needs, for those swimmers who may need smaller steps.
Teacher qualifications
ASA Level 2 Aquatics Teacher
Recommended training
Adult and Child CPD
For advice and booking CPDs please contact your ASA Regional Office or visit theiosonline.com
Suggested age group
Birth – 5 years
Additional needs section may be adapted for any age group, depending on needs. Please click here for guidance on when to introduce babies to swimming.
Supporting resources
- ASA Foundation Framework
- ASA Adult and Child CPD
- Swim A Song Awards
- Duckling Awards
- Alpha Step (additional needs awards)
To order any supporting resources click here
To book CPDs click here
ASA Learn to Swim Framework
Summary
Stages 1-7. Fundamental Movement Skills to equip the swimmers with skills to be confident, competent and safe in water.
Teacher qualifications
ASA Level 2 Aquatics Teacher
Recommended training
Fundamentals CPD or Games Led Approach to Learn to Swim CPD.
For advice and booking CPDs please contact your ASA Regional Office or visit theiosonline.com
Suggested age group
4/5 years to 9/11 years
Supporting resources
- ASA Learn to Swim Framework
- CPDs
- Learn to Swim Games Pack
- Stages 1-7 Awards and Swimmer Journey Awards
- Learn to Swim Framework Parents Guide
To order any supporting resources click here
ASA Aquatic Skills Framework
Summary
Stages 8-10. Fundamental Sports Skills, available in Competitive Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Rookie Lifesaving.
Designed for the more competent swimmer who would like to try new opportunities.
Teacher qualifications
- ASA Level 2 Aquatics Teacher with discipline specific CPD
- Level 2 Coach for specific discipline
Suggested age group:
Sections can be implemented at any stage once a swimmer has the right aquatic skills to complete the outcomes. Stages 8-10 can be used to help swimmer retention.
Supporting resources:
- ASA Aquatic Skills Framework
- Discipline specific CPDs
- Stages 8-10 Awards
- Flip n Fun packs also include dry land training activities
Please contact your local swim21 club for further support on implementation.
To order any supporting resources click here
ASA Adult Swimming Framework
Summary:
A framework to help design and deliver a comprehensive Adult Learn to Swim programme suitable for beginners, improvers and adult stroke sessions.
Teacher qualifications
ASA Level 2 Aquatics Teacher
Recommended training:
Adult CPD
For advice and booking CPDs please contact your ASA Regional Office, contact details here or visit theiosonline.com
Suggested age group:
16 years+
Supporting resources:
- ASA Adult Swimming Framework
- Adult Awards
- Adult CPD
- British Gas Swimfit
To order any supporting resources click here
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