the asa Level 2 Award in Fitness Swimming

This course provides instructors with the skills to design and deliver safe, effective, quality balanced Fitness Swimming programmes and evaluate the effectiveness of a Fitness Swimming Group Session.

Description:
For those who want to use swimming as a fitness activity to complement a dry land workout, Fitness Swimming uses basic swimming techniques and equipment to do a more fitness oriented laps session.  By introducing different strokes and training accessories attendees will be able to add variety and interest to their sessions while focusing on different muscle groups. A kickboard will enable them to work the legs while a pull buoy will keep them afloat and allow them to concentrate on the upper body.

Duration: 3 days

Entry requirements:                      
Swimming Industry
- Level 2 qualification in swimming teaching/coaching

Fitness Industry
- Level 2 Wet or Dry Fitness Instructor
- Ideally be a Member of The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)

Course content:
- Swim Strokes Workshop (exemptions will apply to Level 2 qualified swimming teachers / coaches)
- Principles of fitness
- Principles of training
- Theory of exercise in water
- Types of exercise to use in water
- How to plan, instruct and evaluation a Fitness Swimming training session

Assessment:
You will submit a portfolio of evidence which contains the following:
- Screening documentation for all participants
- Session Plan designed for Fitness Swimming
- Training card for Fitness Swimming
- Session Plan Organiser
- Evidence of CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Health and Safety Worksheet
- Promote the Adoption of Physical Activity Worksheet

You will then be observed instructing your group through the planned session. Following assessment you will carryout a written evaluation of your performance and create an action plan for your continued professional development.

There are a range of courses now taking place across the UK, advertised on the online listing of courses.  Click here to view the current listing - use the 'All Course Types' filter and select 'Aquatic Fitness'.

For further information please email aquatic.fitness@swimming.org