SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) - Online and Virtual Learning

This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as an assistant swimming teacher. It will enable you to actively support a qualified swimming teacher in the delivery of a planned learn to swim session.

Online and Virtual 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 interested in starting a career in teaching swimming or wants to assist a swimming teacher.

Course delivery format

  • Online learning - you will be given access to this on the start date listed below. This must be completed 72 hours prior to attending your first zoom session. The estimated time to complete this is 8 hrs.
  • 2 x 3 hr Zoom webinars - During these sessions, the tutor will cover the remainder of your practical topics, a venue orientation and planning for your swimming lessons.
  • 1 x half day Practical assessment session at the pool – this will consist of a meet and greet, preparation, assisting at least two 30-minute swimming lessons, evaluation and feedback. You will only need to attend one of the practical dates listed below. This will be selected with your course tutor on the first zoom session.
  • As part of your practical sessions you will have written assignments to complete prior to your feedback session.

  • There will then be a final one to one where you will receive feedback from your tutor. This will take place online via zoom and will be a 30-minute slot. The tutor will arrange your exact time slot with you during the first zoom session.

Course content

The course is delivered through a mixture of online learning exercises, virtual classroom activities and practical poolside learning and assessment. You will participate in at least two 30-minute swimming lessons to gain hands on practical experience.

You will learn about:

  • The legal aspects of assisting in swimming lessons
  • The responsibilities of a Swimming Assistant
  • The swimming pathway, fundamental movement, core aquatic skills and component parts of strokes
  • Scientific principles of swimming
  • What makes up a lesson plan, equipment and communications skills
  • How to identify anxiety and use of motivational techniques
  • The type of assistance you can provide

Please be aware, throughout the duration of the course you will allocated homework by your Tutor that must ‘Meet the Standard’ before the end of the course. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • 17x Theoretical Questions
  • 1x Review Record
  • Download the full SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) specification.

    Location

    Venue

    University of Nottingham Swimming Pool

    Address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

    Region

    East Midlands

    Course Details

    • Awarding Body SEQ
    • Course Type Teaching Swimming
    • Training Format Blended

    Further Details

    Course Start Date
    6th January 2023
    Number of Places
    5 Remaining (Total: 16)
    Tutor Name
    Kelly Gates
    Closing Date
    2nd January 2023
    Duration
    Online learning 6-8 hours,
    Zoom sessions 2x 3 hours,
    Face to face 1 day.
    Training Format
    Blended

    Itinerary

    Start
    6th January 2023
    End
    15th January 2023
    Venue
    Online
    Start
    18th January 2023
    End
    18th January 2023
    Venue
    Online
    Start
    19th January 2023
    End
    19th January 2023
    Venue
    Online
    Start
    21st January 2023
    End
    21st January 2023
    Venue
    University of Nottingham Swimming Pool
    University of Nottingham, University Park,
    Nottingham,
    NG7 2RD
    Start
    22nd January 2023
    End
    22nd January 2023
    Venue
    University of Nottingham Swimming Pool
    University of Nottingham, University Park,
    Nottingham,
    NG7 2RD

    Prerequisites

    You must be at least 16 years of age at the start of the course.

    You must have one of the following qualifications:

    None

    Assessment Type

    Online Test, Practical

    Disclaimer

    Course times are subject to change. These will be confirmed nearer to the course start date. You must attend all of the sessions listed in the itinerary unless you are advised otherwise by your course tutor. Please note, you are required to assist in the water in order to meet the assessment criteria of the qualification.

    This qualification is delivered and assessed in English.

    Bookings must be made through the account of the individual attending the training.

    You have 12 months from the course start date to complete the full qualification.

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    Price per place £375

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