How to Teach Swimming

Planning and Organisation

When learning how to teach swimming, planning and organisation are essential.

'Prior planning prevents poor performance'

For a more in-depth look into planning a swimming lesson, read 'How to be a Swimming Teacher - Part 1' Click here.

The planning of a swimming lesson takes place in advance and helps the teacher to focus on the aims of the lesson ahead. Filling out a simple lesson plan like the one shown here takes a minimal amount of time – time that proves invaluable to the outcome of the lesson.

A lesson plan is used as a means of communication. Firstly pre-planning and organisation ensures that the lesson can be conducted safely and effectively. Lesson plans help new or inexperienced swimming teachers to organise exercises and activities for the lesson as well as to gather equipment required prior to the start of the session. This then allows the lesson to flow uninterrupted from one activity to the next in a structured, professional way.

For precise lesson planning and up to 82 of the best exercises for teaching the four basic strokes, read How to be a Swimming Teacher - Part 2. Lesson planning made easy with specific stroke related practices, all with relevant teaching points and technique focuses.

Download a FREE blank lesson plan to help you plan your swimming lessons.

Blank Lesson Plan - pdf download

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