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Faizan
Swimming is one of those important life-skills that somehow evades many people up to adulthood. The fear is usually the block to learning how to swim, but hopefully if you're considering teaching this, after reading this article you will get a better idea on what steps you can take to spread the knowledge of this valuable skill.
As a teacher, you will have a variance in the rate at which your students will learn how to swim. It's very important throughout the whole process of teaching that you keep an encouraging demeanor towards your students regardless of the difference in paces of learning.
Something you can do is give individual attention to those who seem to be struggling to catch on. In doing this you gain a more accurate look at what's holding them back, and correct their technique sooner.
Firstly before diving in you might want to pick up a few swimming books so you can get more insight into the design and structure of the lessons. In doing this you'll be making yourself a more resourceful instructor armed with additional perspectives.
Before you even get to the water with any students it's important to go do research for local organizations that deal with certification and also get to learn CPR.
It's really important to always emphasize safety, not only will it create a safe environment for learning but it will make you a confident teacher who's competent in handling emergency situations in the water should they arise.
Some people have swimming fears. Be sensitive to this. You can help make the process smoother by easing them up mentally, give them reassurance and insights on what to expect before they proceed to learn to swim.
Some helpful tips to consider:
• Make them feel safe by starting them in the shallow end of the water and baby-step their progress.
• Teaching them to be comfortable with submersion and holding their breaths.
• Teaching them how to float.
• Teaching them fundamental moves such as kicking, this will help build confidence.
A highly suggested structure is to begin with the basics until they're competent in that and then move them on to the more complicated swimming techniques.
You can focus on slowly easing them up and making them more comfortable with the water as they gain more competence in swimming.
This can be done using swimming aids such as; arm bands (floatation devices), noodles and kick boards. They help getting them more focused on the enjoyment and learning than worrying about safety.
Swimming is a great skill and once you have it, you've got it for life. Just remember, it's one thing knowing how to do it and it's another teaching it to others. Be patient; learn from other teachers and give individual attention to your students needs and in time you should be on the track to being a well-rounded swimming teacher.
As a teacher, you will have a variance in the rate at which your students will learn how to swim. It's very important throughout the whole process of teaching that you keep an encouraging demeanor towards your students regardless of the difference in paces of learning.
Something you can do is give individual attention to those who seem to be struggling to catch on. In doing this you gain a more accurate look at what's holding them back, and correct their technique sooner.
Firstly before diving in you might want to pick up a few swimming books so you can get more insight into the design and structure of the lessons. In doing this you'll be making yourself a more resourceful instructor armed with additional perspectives.
Before you even get to the water with any students it's important to go do research for local organizations that deal with certification and also get to learn CPR.
It's really important to always emphasize safety, not only will it create a safe environment for learning but it will make you a confident teacher who's competent in handling emergency situations in the water should they arise.
Some people have swimming fears. Be sensitive to this. You can help make the process smoother by easing them up mentally, give them reassurance and insights on what to expect before they proceed to learn to swim.
Some helpful tips to consider:
• Make them feel safe by starting them in the shallow end of the water and baby-step their progress.
• Teaching them to be comfortable with submersion and holding their breaths.
• Teaching them how to float.
• Teaching them fundamental moves such as kicking, this will help build confidence.
A highly suggested structure is to begin with the basics until they're competent in that and then move them on to the more complicated swimming techniques.
You can focus on slowly easing them up and making them more comfortable with the water as they gain more competence in swimming.
This can be done using swimming aids such as; arm bands (floatation devices), noodles and kick boards. They help getting them more focused on the enjoyment and learning than worrying about safety.
Swimming is a great skill and once you have it, you've got it for life. Just remember, it's one thing knowing how to do it and it's another teaching it to others. Be patient; learn from other teachers and give individual attention to your students needs and in time you should be on the track to being a well-rounded swimming teacher.
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