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Practical Modern Swimming Teaching in Schools

Practical Modern Swimming Teaching in Schools

with Amy Smith OLY

Face to face

Course Description

This is a course for teachers of curriculum Swimming lessons who wish to update their subject knowledge and make lessons more relevant, varied and effective. It is also appropriate for coaches of school swimming teams, who are aspiring to improve the techniques of their swimmers. This session will provide modern content to enable teachers to improve swimming lessons. It is suitable for teachers of swimming classes, and coaches of competitive swimmers.

The day will consist of a practical session in the pool, participation is encouraged but optional, lead by your OLY athletes and coaches, providing live demonstrations and feedback. Post lunch, there will be classroom session with extensive videos, showing skill progressions and common mistakes. Teachers will be equipped to better understand effective techniques, diagnose faults and provide corrective practices.

  • Techniques of the major strokes
  • Full technical breakdown
  • Common mistakes
  • Deconstructing Techniques
  • Starts, Dives and turns
  • Benefit of Swimming aids

Course leaders

Amy Smith OLY

Meet your course leader, Amy Smith OLY

Amy Smith competed in the 2012 London Olympics in the 50m freestyle. She has competed in three Commonwealth Games, winning silver medals in each. She is European Championships Gold medalist and World Championships finalist.

Joe Roebuck OLY

Meet your course leader, Joe Roebuck OLY

Joe Roebuck competed in three events in the 2012 London Olympics. He competed in the Commonwealth Games of Delhi and Glasgow, winning two Silver medals. He is a ten time British champion, and holds both British and Commonwealth records.

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