Teaching Swimming Lesson
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Alice Said:
How much should i charge for an hour long private swimming lesson??We Answered:
In the area that I live in DE it sounds really high especially because your credentials are minimal. I have charged 20/per half hour for a private lesson. I have been head coach, developmental coach, have a competitive swimming background even in college, level III ymca swim instructor and have had kids make it to the Top 16 times on a national level, and had kids make Olympic trials. These were kids that I started from scratch and had no swimming ability when I got them out of lessons as very young swimmers.Gina Said:
I am teaching swim lessons and need new games to play at the end of the lesson. Any ideas?We Answered:
I taught swim lessons for 9 years. I used to play a version of monkey in the middle with the little guys. Basically one child gets to go in the middle while everyone else holds hands (use noodles or floaties if they cant touch) and the child in the middle gets to choose what type of animal they want to be--then everyone sings "An Elephant in the middle, an elephant in the middle, an elephant in the middle, SWIM out elephat, SWIM out!!" You do this while going in a circle like ring around the rosies.You could do horse races on noodles. Line them all up on the wall, every child mounted on a noodle like a horse and you their leader send them off in search of the west (a wall or treasure on the bottom of the pool or something with the endpoint being to reach the end point first). You can do the "da-dunt-da-dada-dum-dada, da-dunt-dada-dada-dunt-dada" classical western theme song as they go.
We also used to do just treasure hunts. Tossing toys underwater around the pool.
The big thing is that every game should incorporate a skill they need to work on without even knowing it. The Monkey in the Middle, forces them to swim out either above water or underwater, the horse race forces them to concentrate on balance and power, the treasure hunt forces them to swim underwater blowing air from their noses (hopefully)
Have fun!
EDIT: In my experience, I found that water polo between the ages that you have specified is not a good game for them to play. Generally it is a ten and up thing.
Martin Said:
How do you teach a swimming lesson when kids don't listen and parents are giving you dirty looks? ?We Answered:
juliaa,First of all you are on the right track. How do I know this when I don't even know you? It's because you're trying to 'do better' with your class.
Second, ignore the parents. They can be intimidating but your goal should be to make your students 'better' at what you're teaching them, not pacifying the parents. (Unfortunately it's the parents that have hired you though. I'd still say ignore them. If you don't then it will impare your performance with your students.)
Third, 3-4 year olds are into 'new' things. It's your job to get them 'accustomed' to the water and comfortable with it. Don't try to teach them things they aren't ready for. If you're teaching them the crawl or backstroke then I think that's unrealistic. I like the game approach. What would you do outside the water to get their attention. It's tough to teach something to someone who's not paying attention.
Fourth, if all of the kids aren't paying attention don't fret about it. Sometimes you need to get a few involved and work with the others later. Don't expect to get complete and undivided attention from the entire group of 3-4 year olds. It's not going to happen...until may in 8-9 years from now)
Fifth, the kids need to be entertained. Yes, I know, you probably feel that you're not an entertainer but rather an educator. Well, sometimes it's easier to educate through entertainment. Use games at this level.
Sixth, use games, don't try to be structured with 3-4 year olds. Follow the leader is good. Treasure hunt is good. Sharks and minnows is good. Simon sez is good. Marco Polo..(well maybe not this one), etc.
Good luck and try to enjoy the kids and ignore the parents. I think you'll find this method to be most successful. Plus, you might be misinterpretting the parents reactions too.
Enjoy!
Tim Said:
I teach Swimming lesson and am teaching a lower level?We Answered:
First of all, why are you close enough to catch her? Let them hit the water and swim to you. One great method is to put your arms over them and grab their hips while tilting them down to force them to keep their head in the water (only a few seconds obviously). When they cry, let them, and put them under while they are crying and have them kick again (holding their hips again). They will close their mouth don't worry.vIf you practice this enough you will be able to get their hips without them grabbing you arms.This a simplified explanation. The point is, force them to go under. Do this by not catching them and holding them where they have to kick without you supporting their belly. Your contact should only serve to redirect their positioning.
My 9 month old was able to swim after 4 weeks of these types of lessons. She is now 3 and can swim 100% independently, climb out of a pool, and swim to the bottom of 4-5 feet.
Edgar Said:
How much should I pay for private swimming lessons?We Answered:
If she is going to you and it is one on one $30.00 for the first 45 min - hour session. If you are going to her $20.00 an hour if it is one on one. Subtract $5.00 for each additional student in class stopping at $10.00. If there are more than six there are two many for beginning instruction for this age group for one instructor. You can offer more but, this should be min. & fair. Ask her if she would agree to it. It may be the session is only 30 - 45 min. I don't know the attention span for that age group.If she is a certified instructor ask to see her credentials and as such they usually set the price. In that case you can expect to pay more.
Erin Said:
teaching swimming to a kid afraid of the water?We Answered:
Every child is different and their reasons for fear-of-water can vary. It may not even be the water the child is reacting to, but the new enviroment of a noisy swimming pool with unfamiliar people and other kids. A fearful child is always a challenge for an instructor, and it is a very smart thing to do to ask other instructors how they might handle it.You did the right thing in trying to get the child to play. Having the distraction of a toy is also a good idea.
Try to remember that fear of the water is not irrational. A non-swimmer with any smarts should be afraid of the water and the risk of drowning. Remember also that a swimming pool, though it may look small and unthreatening to you, may look like the storm-ravaged North-Atlantic Sea to a child. It may take some time for them to get used to it!
When I've had a fearful child in classes with several other students, I will put them on my hip and carry them around with me as I instruct the other students. If they are too large to do that, I might have them sit with the class or on the pool side close by. Never force or pressure a child who has genuine fear to perform an in-water task; you can simply reinforce or amplify their fear! At the same time, don't coddle them or reinforce their negative behavior; give them as much attention as the other children, not more, as much as possible.
If you have an instructor-aid, they can help you with a fearful student by maintaining contact with them, holding hands or even carrying them.
I usually give it three or four days. Maintain a positive attitude yourself. Make the class fun for all the students. The fun aspect is contagious, and in many situations, the fearful child will eventually decide on their own that they want in on it! Let them play with the ball or toy, but keep their attention on you and the class as much as possible. You might ask the Mom to bring a familiar bath-toy from home for the child to play with during class. The interjection of something familiar may help.
If Mom is a distraction, the child is always looking to her 'for rescue', make it clear to her not to reinforce the child's desire for 'rescue'. She should probably not make eye contact with the child during class, and it might be a good idea for her to sit well away from poolside. Not completely out-of-sight, as that can raise other psychological issues! It is also legitimate to ask her if the child has had bad water experiences previously, or behaviour problems.
After three or four days with no improvement you will probably want to discuss the situation with the child's mother. There may be problems at home or other situations making the child particularly reluctant to participate in a new activity. If your pool has the option of private lessons, you may want to suggest that. Parent-Child classes may be another alternative.
You do not have the training to be a child-psychologist. There is such a thing as 'the law of readiness'. A child can only learn something if they are ready to learn. It might be wise for the child to withdraw from lessons and try again a couple of months (or even a year) down the road.
Sharon Said:
If a preacher taught swimming lesson like he teaches his flock the word, what would happen to the swimmer?We Answered:
Negative, insulting "questions" server no purpose. Your post is also judgemental of the preachers of two billion people. It is impossible for you to all of them. Therefore, you are being prejudiced. In other words, you are being bigoted. Does that work for you or would you rather think about it some more?