How to Teach Swimming: The Need for Motivation

How to Teach Swimming

Motivation

When learning how to teach swimming, motivation and the ability to motivate others is a key ingredient.

As a teacher you are also a motivator. Some pupils you teach will need more motivation than others. Most children canâ€™t wait to get into the pool and start swimming and impress the teacher.

Praise â€“ this is the easiest, most common form of motivation. Remember to praise effort as well as success.

Feedback â€“ this is a more detailed, constructive form of praise.

Goal setting

Learning to teach swimming and watching your pupils progress is motivating in itself for you the swimming teacher.

For a more in-depth look into motivation, praise, feedback and goal-setting, read 'How to be a Swimming Teacher - Part 1' click here.

Ask us questions, tell us your stories and give us your experiences...

Have you got a burning question to ask us about your swimming? Got a story to tell or an experience to share? Here is the place to do it! Your email address will not be passed on to any third parties.

Enter a short title for your question, story or experience.