Become an Independent Swimming Coach: Blended Learning Course

This course builds on the Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach certificate. It enhances your skills and knowledge to prepare you to become an Independent Swimming Coach.

Blended Learning combines eLearning, theoretical lessons in Zoom sessions, assessments, and practical coaching sessions.

Course Eligibility

This course is for anyone who has a Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach certificate and wants to become an Independent Swimming Coach.

Payment Information

If you qualify for the Swim England Member Offer, please check the Coaching Course Booking Process. If you book the course without claiming the offer first, we cannot refund your payment.

Course Format

• 6 x Zoom webinars: Your tutor will cover theory topics and assessment materials.
• Practical assessments at the pool: You will participate in planning, delivering sessions, and peer feedback. You must also complete evaluations and create an action plan.
• Complete eLearning and written assessments during Zoom and practical sessions, assigned by your tutor.

Course Content

You will learn about:

• Roles and responsibilities of a Swimming Coach
• Structure and governance in aquatics
• Optimal Coach Development Framework (OCDF) and Optimal Athlete Development Framework (OADF)
• Anatomy and physiology
• Competitive swimming skills, rules, and regulations
• Use of swimming equipment
• Types of training for swimmer development
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating coaching sessions
• Management in training and competition
• Race analysis and modeling
• Communication skills in coaching
• Motivational techniques
• Evaluating swimmer progress
• Planning for professional development

How to Enrol:

Click “book on course” or use the contact details below.

Prerequisites:

You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.

Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach certificate

Swim England Assistant Swimming Coach – Blended Learning

ASA Level 1 Coaching Swimming or equivalent post-1994. Check with the Institute of Swimming at 01509 640640 if unsure.