Combined – SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) & SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming
Description
We have created this combined SEQ Level 1 Swimming Assistant (Teaching) and Level 2 Teaching Swimming course so that anyone who already has experience supporting swimming lessons can complete both qualifications side by side.
You can also just attend the Level 1 elements if it is your intention to assist with Swimming Teaching in the future, or if you already hold the Level 1 you can attend the full course but must produce your Level 1 Certificate.
This qualification has been endorsed by CIMSPA as meeting the requirements of the swimming teacher professional standard.
Prerequisites: All learners are required to be a minimum age of 16 years at the start of the course.
If learners are attending the Level 2 Teaching Swimming only, they need to hold the Swim England Level 1 Swimming Assistant Teacher (or equivalent)
Please note that evidence of qualification as per pre-requisite must be shown before commencement of the course.
Course Timetable
Theory Sessions
- Monday 4th September 2023 - 17:00 - 20:00 - Zoom Online (Level 1, Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Tuesday 5th September 2023 - 17:00 - 20:00 - Zoom Online (Level 1, Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Wednesday 6th September 2023 - 17:00 - 20:00 - Zoom Online (Level 1, Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Saturday 9th September 2023 - 10:00 - 13:00 - Zoom Online (Level 1, Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Tuesday 12th September 2023 - 17:00 - 20:00 - Zoom Online (Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Wednesday 13th September 2023 - 17:00 - 20:00 - Zoom Online (Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Monday 18th September 2023 - 17:00 - 20:00 - Zoom Online (Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Tuesday 19th September 2023 - 17:00 - 20:00 - Zoom Online (Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
- Saturday 23rd September 2023 - 10:00 - 12:00 - Zoom Online (Level 2 and Combined Learners to attend)
Practical Sessions will take place at the following venues (please note that further details will be provided during the course)
- Week Commencing 25th September @ Monmouth Leisure Centre, Old Dixton Rd, Monmouth NP25 3DP
- Week Commencing 16th October @ Penyrheol Leisure Centre, Pontardulais Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4
- Week Commencing 23rd October @ Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen SA31 3NQ
- Week Commencing 6th November @ Abergele Leisure Centre, Faenol Ave, Abergele LL22 7HE
*Level 1 Only Learners will need to attend one practical session
Course Content
This course develops your knowledge, skills and abilities as a swimming assistant and teacher. It enables you to independently plan and deliver swimming lessons and assist other teachers.
With our course programme you will have the opportunity to work with our qualified tutor who will support you through observing & assisting swim lessons as a progressive and developmental programme.
All courses will be a blended approach which will start online, exploring the theoretical elements through a series of virtual classrooms using both Zoom and Google Classroom, followed by face to face sessions.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE AVERAGE HOURS YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO COMMIT TO THE COURSE:
15 hours online Zoom sessions and 14 hours over 2 days face to face with your tutor
6hrs preparation and delivery for Practical Assessment
Approximately 56 hrs. supported self- study to include completion of 2 portfolios, 2 schemes of work, 6 Lesson plans, evaluation, review and personal development plan.
You will learn about:
- The responsibilities and role of a swimming assistant and a swimming teacher
- How the scientific principles of swimming impact on development
- How to develop core aquatic skills and the four strokes
- How to identify and correct common swimming faults
- How to use a variety of teaching techniques and equipment to suit different needs
- How to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for different levels of ability, including adaptations for swimmers with special educational needs and disabilities
- Key teaching and management skills including class management and assessment, organisational skills, behaviour management, communication skills, and teaching methods
- National curriculum swimming lessons and how they differ from learn to swim lessons
