This course builds on the Swim England Assistant Artistic Swimming Coach certificate, developing your knowledge, skills and abilities ahead of becoming an independent Artistic Swimming Coach.

Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete eLearning, theoretical elements through a series of Zoom sessions, followed by assessment tasks and the practical delivery of coaching sessions.

Who is the course designed for?

Anyone who has a Swim England Assistant Artistic Swimming Coach certificate who wants to become an Independent Artistic Swimming Coach.

Course payment

If you are eligible to receive the Swim England Member Offer please refer to the Coaching Course Booking Process. If you book onto the course and discover you are eligible for the offer, we will be unable to provide you with a refund.

Course delivery format?

This Course delivery will consist of:

• eLearning - you will be given access to this on the start date listed below. This must be completed prior to attending the first Zoom session.
• 4 x Zoom Webinars - During these sessions, the tutor will cover the theory topics and assessment materials with you.
• Practical assessment sessions at the pool – these will consist of a meet and greet, planning and preparation, session delivery, peer observations and feedback. You will then also need to complete evaluations and an action plan.

Course content

You will learn about:

• Roles and responsibilities of an Artistic Swimming Coach
• Nutrition and hydration for Artistic Swimming
• Bio-mechanical principles in Artistic Swimming
• Key physical and mental qualities of a skilled performer
• Planning, delivery and evaluation
• How to coach artistic swimming sessions
• Session management skills
• Communication skills within the coaching environment
• How to use a variety of coaching methods to meet performer needs
• Developing technique
• Motivational techniques
• How to support performers and assistant coaches
• Evaluating your own performance
• Planning for professional development