Swim England Level 2 Teaching Swimming – Blended Learning
This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as a swimming teacher. It builds on the Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification and gives you the skills to independently plan and deliver swimming lessons.
Blended Learning is a more flexible approach where you complete the theoretical elements of the course online through interactive activities and checks on learning, prior to the practical workshops.
Who is the course designed for?
Anyone who has a Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification who wants to become a Swimming Teacher. Blended courses are best suited to swimming assistants with at least three months experience of supporting lessons, those looking to enrol on this course should ensure they are prepared by:
Gaining extensive experience of supporting swimming lessons or working within an aquatics environment
Ensuring you have technical knowledge of swimming through extensive experience of assisting or attending our Improving Strokes CPDs
Having experience of supporting lesson covering Stages 1-7 of the Swim England Learn to Swim framework
Having an understanding of the key legal areas swimming teachers must adhere to
Having a basic understanding of lesson planning
Course content
The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning, classroom activities and practical poolside learning. You will participate in at least six 30-minute swimming lessons to gain hands on practical experience.
You will learn about:
The responsibilities and role of a swimming teacher
How the scientific principles of swimming impact on development
How to develop core aquatic skills and the four strokes
How to identify and correct common swimming faults
How to use a variety of teaching techniques and equipment to suit different needs
How to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for different levels of ability, including adaptations for swimmers with special educational needs and disabilities
Key teaching and management skills including class management and assessment, organisational skills, behaviour management, communication skills, and teaching methods
National curriculum swimming lessons and how they differ from learn to swim lessons
Download a PDF of the full Swim England Level 2 Teaching Swimming specification
Location
Venue
University of Birmingham - Sport & Fitness
Address
University of Birmingham - Sport & Fitness,
Bristol Road,
Birmingham,
B15 2TT
Region
West Midlands
Course Details
Awarding BodySwim England
Course TypeTeaching Swimming
Training FormatBlended
Further Details
Course Start Date
1st November 2019
Number of Places
0 Remaining (Total: 1)
Tutor Name
Gary Humpage
Closing Date
25th October 2019
Duration
Online Learning is approximately 20 hours.
Training Format
Blended
Itinerary
Start
1st November 2019
End
29th February 2020
Venue
Online
Prerequisites
You must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course.
You must have one of the following qualifications:
An ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Aquatics or an equivalent ASA qualification
If you are unsure if your qualification meets the pre-requisites, please check with the Institute of Swimming on 01509 640640 or emailing iosadmin@swimming.org
Assessment Type
Online Test, Practical, Workbook
Disclaimer
Course times are subject to change. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date. Learners must attend all of the sessions listed, unless you are advised otherwise by your course tutor.
This qualification is delivered and assessed in English.
Bookings must be made through the account of the individuals attending the training.
You have 12 months from the start date of the course to complete this full qualification.
Blended Learning Programme
The course you have chosen is a blended learning programme made up of online and face to face training. Due to its fast pace, this course is only recommended for those who have experience working within aquatics and are comfortable using IT systems.
Those looking to enrol onto this course should ensure they are prepared by:
Gaining experience of supporting swimming lessons or coaching sessions, covering a range of different abilities
Gaining experience of working from session plans
Understanding skill and stroke techniques
Understanding legal areas swimming teachers and coaches must adhere to
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Price per place
£253
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