Course Information

  • Episode One

    The important skills related to swim teaching are understanding the individuality of your swimmers, Adaptive teaching methods, Goal setting and tracking their progress, Practice and repetition.

  • Episode Two

    The skills involved in effective communication and relationship building with your swimmers: Communication, Instructor-Swimmer Relationship and Communication, Communication with Families, Connection, Building Trust with Swimmers, Problem-Solving, and Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity.

  • Episode Three

    The essential components of safety: Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Reading Subtle Body Language Cues, and Comfort and Confidence in Water.Episode

  • Episode Four

    The essential components of continued professionalism in the industry: Continuous Learning and Professional Development, Time Management, Professionalism and Ethical Conduct, and Conflict Resolution.

Course curriculum

  1. 01
    • Introduction to Aquatic PD Podcast

    • Copyright and Disclaimer

    • Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction Miniseries Episode One

    • Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction Miniseries Episode Two

    • Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction Miniseries Episode Three

    • Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction Miniseries Episode Four

Achieving Excellence in Swimming Instruction