CPDs for stroke and technique development

Basics of Front Crawl and Backstroke

This online learning introduces the basics of front crawl and backstroke and is perfect for those who are new to swimming.

Basics of Breaststroke and Butterfly

This online learning introduces the basics of breaststroke and butterfly and is perfect for those who are new to swimming.

Introduction to Teaching Front Crawl

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of front crawl technique.

Introduction to Teaching Backstroke

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of backstroke technique.

Introduction to Teaching Breaststroke

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of breaststroke technique.

Introduction to Teaching Butterfly

This online learning will support you in delivering practical sessions that focus on the development of butterfly technique.

Front Crawl Faults and Corrections

This interactive webinar will cover how to identify and fix common faults. You will discuss top tips and corrective practices, allowing you to exchange experiences and ideas with your fellow Swimming Teachers and Coaches.

Backstroke Faults and Corrections

Breaststroke Faults and Corrections

Butterfly Faults and Corrections

Introduction to Teaching Turns

Looks at the elements that make up a turn and the different skills needed to perfect the turn.

Introduction to Teaching Diving for Learn to Swim

This interactive webinar will enable swimming teachers to teach diving entries within a Learn to Swim environment.

Introduction to Teaching Sculling for Learn to Swim

This interactive webinar will cover basic sculling techniques and how to use these effectively within a Learn to Swim environment

Competitive Starts

This eLearning CPD will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enable a swimmer to perform a competitive start safely.

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From Consultant to Swimming Teacher; Mark took the plunge to change careers

Mark Drummond, 50, changed careers from managing his own consultancy business to swimming teacher through the Institute of Swimming’s training academy in December 2021. Currently he works 30 hours per week teaching swimming, including delivering Trafford Leisure’s Learn to Swim lessons, instructing for the school swim programme, and delivering specialist Alpha swimming programme tailored for children and young people with special

From Self-Taught Swimmer to Inspirational Teacher: Andre's journey to teach swimming

Andre, 19, has completed his Institute of Swimming Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) qualification and is about to start his Level 2 Teaching Swimming qualification. His training has been funded though Swim England’s collaboration with Disney and Ocean Bottle, as part of a programme to develop a more diverse aquatic workforce following the release of Disney’s remake of The Little Mermaid last year. Andre, who is currently studying for

Monaka experienced the health benefits of swimming and wanted inspire others in her community

Monaka, trained to become a swimming teacher after a serious condition, Fibromyalgia, left her with severe mobility problems, at the time unable to walk. She explains: “My husband took me to the pool in order for me to start to regain movement. I had to learn to swim again. The health benefits of swimming, both physically and mentally, really helped with my recovery and it was this transformation that inspired me to become

Two decades of swimming teacher expertise: meet Danni

Danni, 37, has been a swimming teacher for almost twenty years. Here she explains why she turned her hobby into a career, and how it has supported her throughout various stages of her life. Danni says: “I’d always enjoyed swimming as a child and joined a local swimming club. Like so many other junior club swimmers, I helped out at the club and volunteered with some lessons. It therefore made sense to get my Swimming Teacher

Easter Swimming Lesson Game Ideas and Activities

If you are looking to add some Easter-themed swimming game activities into your swimming lessons this year then take a look at five fun game ideas: 1. Sleeping Bunnies Following the nursery rhyme 'Sleeping Bunnies' learners do a star float on "see the little bunnies sleeping", and on the "hop little bunnies" they have to stand up and jump like a rabbit. See the little bunnies sleeping til it's nearly noon. Shall we go and gently wake them

Dan trained at 16 to teach swimming to fund his studies and future aspirations

Dan, 16, has just completed his SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming Qualification. Here he will share his love of swimming and how he plans to use his qualifications to support his long term aspirations. Dan says: “I love swimming and have been assisting at a local swim school since I was in Year 10. As soon as I was old enough to get my Swim England qualifications I jumped at the chance. I started my SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant