SPOR07054 2022 Aquatics: Level 2 Swim Teacher Practice

Examine the fundamental principles of aquatics and report on anatomy and physiology as applied to aquatic activity.

Analyse the technical aspects of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Butterfly, Lifesaving backstroke and lifesaving sidestroke under the BLABT format.

Differentiate the stages of growth and development; its effect on swimmers and appropriate training focus/methods for each stage.

Review the acquisition of a skill, provide feedback to swimmers and base teaching practices on the ability of the swimmer

Show plans, schemes of work and deliver teaching classes for all age and ability groups using a variety of teaching methods.

• Direct instruction - Lectures.
• Questioning and discussion
• Preparation and delivery of swim lessons
• Guided exploration
• Essay writing
• Peer observation and feedback
• Reflective practice
• Video stroke analysis
• Blended/ Flipped classroom
• Logbook
• Independent study
• UDL

• An attendance requirement is set at 75%
• It is possible that the student can complete continuous assessment and not receive external certification.
• Active participation in each session
• Submission of brief essays on technical aspects of swimming.
• Video stroke analysis with commentary on faults causes and corrections
• Completion of logbook inc, lesson plans, evaluations, stroke analysis & worksheets
• Practical teaching assessment

• In order to be eligible for repeat assessment the student must show evidence of medical appointment/cert.
• Students undertaking repeat assessments will be marked out of a maximum of 40%.
• If a student has not actively participated in the module throughout the semester and cannot show that they have met the learning outcomes they will have to repeat attend the module.

• Assemble the technical aspects of the main swimming strokes, survival skills and other aquatic activities.
• Discuss safeguarding and code of ethics procedures.
• Explain the basic stages of human growth and development and their effect on aquatic activity ‑ physical, emotional, social, cognitive maturation, acquisition of a skill, energy systems
• Identify Long Term Athlete Development principles
• Examine Health and safety issues with regard to the teaching of swimming in a swimming pool environment, including the principles of Normal Operational Plans, Emergency Action Plans, Risk Assessment, Insurance matters, Duty of Care, Personal and Pupil Hygiene.
• Apply theory covered on the course to teaching aquatics to swimmers of all ability groups from non swimmer through to advanced.
• Prepare schemes of work and lesson plans for individual sessions ‑ teaching methods, group organisation, teaching practices, teaching points, time management and motivation techniques.