New Introduction to Teaching the Four Strokes online learning

The Institute of Swimming has developed a new suite of four interactive online courses, enabling you to deliver practical sessions that focus on the development of a good technique across all four strokes, from non-swimmers to improvers.

The Introduction to Teaching Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly online courses have also been brought together as a bundle and free for Institute of Swimming Members. All members will be receiving information on how to access their online learning via the new Members Online Learning Hub via email.

Each e-learning contains videos and interactive activities which are designed to enhance your learning experience. They cover the stroke cycle, progressive practices and how to assess and correct common faults.

Each section contains knowledge checks throughout to help you gauge your progress and provide feedback on your learning. At the end of each module, you will have the opportunity to test your understanding of the specific stroke fully in the final assessment. Those who achieve at least 80% will be able to download an electronic certificate.

We have also included downloadable resources for you to retain for reference.

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Clear progression through our stroke technique CPDs

The new online learning provides a clear progression through our stroke technique CPDs.

  1. Our entry-level Basics of Front Crawl and Backstroke, and Basics of Breaststroke and Butterfly, which are currently free till the end of May 2020, are perfect for those at the start of their swimming teaching or coaching career or for parents of swimmers who want to learn more about the strokes (previously called Introduction to Front Crawl and Backstroke, and Introduction to Breaststroke and Butterfly).
  2. The new Introduction to Teaching Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly online learning is aimed at Level 1 swimming assistants and assistant swimming coaches so they can build on their knowledge between the two qualifications or for Level 2 swimming teachers and coaches who want to refresh their knowledge. 
  3. Our popular Improving Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly CPD Seminars are aimed at Level 2 swimming teachers. 

As part of our current webinar schedule, we have created an e-learning and webinar series Teaching and Improving the Four Strokes. This bringing together all of our Introduction to Teaching the Four Strokes e-learning and all four of our Improving Strokes CPDs for a reduced price of just £50, saving you £270!

When you book on you will be given access to the Introduction to Teaching the Four Strokes e-learning which you can start straight away.

The Improving Front Crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly CPDs will be delivered as webinars over four, two-hour sessions.